Explore MFF’s detailed preview for Colchester United vs Notts County in the League Two. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.Explore MFF’s detailed preview for Colchester United vs Notts County in the League Two. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.
Match Details
- Fixture: Colchester United vs Notts County
- Date: Saturday, 25 April 2026
- Kick-off: 15:00 BST
- Venue: JobServe Community Stadium
Our predictions for Colchester United vs Notts County
Match Prediction: Colchester United 2-1 Notts County
Colchester United will be looking to bounce back from their narrow defeat against Harrogate Town. With a solid home record recently, they’ll aim to exploit Notts County’s shaky defence, especially given County’s recent struggles on the road. Expect Colchester to press high and use their midfield dynamism to control the game.Colchester United will be looking to bounce back from their narrow defeat against Harrogate Town. With a solid home record recently, they’ll aim to exploit Notts County’s shaky defence, especially given County’s recent struggles on the road. Expect Colchester to press high and use their midfield dynamism to control the game.
Notts County, on the other hand, will be eager to shake off their recent losses and find some consistency. They might focus on a more cautious approach, hoping to catch Colchester on the break. However, their defensive frailties could be exposed by Colchester’s attacking prowess.Notts County, on the other hand, will be eager to shake off their recent losses and find some consistency. They might focus on a more cautious approach, hoping to catch Colchester on the break. However, their defensive frailties could be exposed by Colchester’s attacking prowess.
Form Guide & Team Overview
Colchester United
Colchester United have been in decent form, winning three of their last five matches. Their victories against Accrington Stanley and Swindon Town showcased their ability to control games at home. However, the recent loss to Harrogate Town might have dented their confidence slightly, but their overall momentum remains positive.Colchester United have been in decent form, winning three of their last five matches. Their victories against Accrington Stanley and Swindon Town showcased their ability to control games at home. However, the recent loss to Harrogate Town might have dented their confidence slightly, but their overall momentum remains positive.
Recent League Two Results:
- Loss: 0-1 vs Harrogate Town (A)
- Win: 2-1 vs Accrington Stanley (H)
- Win: 3-0 vs Swindon Town (H)
- Win: 1-0 vs Tranmere Rovers (A)
- Loss: 1-3 vs Oldham Athletic (H)
Notts County
Notts County’s form has been patchy, with two wins and three losses in their last five outings. Their recent defeat to Barnet at home was a setback, and the heavy loss to Cambridge United highlighted defensive vulnerabilities. Despite this, their win against Newport County showed they can still pose a threat when things click.Notts County’s form has been patchy, with two wins and three losses in their last five outings. Their recent defeat to Barnet at home was a setback, and the heavy loss to Cambridge United highlighted defensive vulnerabilities. Despite this, their win against Newport County showed they can still pose a threat when things click.
Recent League Two Results:
- Loss: 1-2 vs Barnet (H)
- Loss: 0-4 vs Cambridge United (A)
- Win: 3-1 vs Newport County (H)
- Loss: 1-2 vs Salford City (A)
- Win: 2-0 vs Harrogate Town (A)
Head-to-Head Record
Colchester United have had the upper hand in recent head-to-head encounters, winning three of the last five meetings. Their most recent victory was a convincing 3-1 away win at Notts County. Notts County’s last win against Colchester came back in April 2024, suggesting a psychological edge for Colchester heading into this fixture.Colchester United have had the upper hand in recent head-to-head encounters, winning three of the last five meetings. Their most recent victory was a convincing 3-1 away win at Notts County. Notts County’s last win against Colchester came back in April 2024, suggesting a psychological edge for Colchester heading into this fixture.
Recent League Two Results
- Notts County 1-3 Colchester United (22 Nov 2025)
- Colchester United 1-0 Notts County (05 Apr 2025)
- Notts County 1-1 Colchester United (18 Feb 2025)
- Notts County 1-0 Colchester United (20 Apr 2024)
- Colchester United 5-4 Notts County (30 Sep 2023)
Team News & Injury Report
Colchester United
- Ellis Iandolo (Hamstring Injury)
Notts County
- No injuries have been reported for the current season.
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Colchester United (4-2-3-1)
- Predicted lineup: Macey (GK), Hunt (DF), TBC (DF), Tucker (DF), Terry (DF), Anderson (MF), Payne (MF), Read (MF), Edwards (MF), Barbrook (MF), Goodwin (AT)Predicted lineup: Macey (GK), Hunt (DF), TBC (DF), Tucker (DF), Terry (DF), Anderson (MF), Payne (MF), Read (MF), Edwards (MF), Barbrook (MF), Goodwin (AT)
Colchester United are likely to stick with their 4-2-3-1 formation, aiming to dominate the midfield with Jack Payne and Arthur Read pulling the strings. Will Goodwin will be the focal point in attack, supported by a creative midfield trio looking to exploit any gaps in Notts County’s defence.Colchester United are likely to stick with their 4-2-3-1 formation, aiming to dominate the midfield with Jack Payne and Arthur Read pulling the strings. Will Goodwin will be the focal point in attack, supported by a creative midfield trio looking to exploit any gaps in Notts County’s defence.
Notts County (3-4-2-1)
- Predicted lineup: Belshaw (GK), McDonald (DF), Bedeau (DF), Ness (DF), Norburn (MF), Jones (MF), Palmer (MF), Bennetts (MF), Iorpenda (AT), Dennis (AT), Ndlovu (AT)Predicted lineup: Belshaw (GK), McDonald (DF), Bedeau (DF), Ness (DF), Norburn (MF), Jones (MF), Palmer (MF), Bennetts (MF), Iorpenda (AT), Dennis (AT), Ndlovu (AT)
Notts County are expected to line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, focusing on a solid defensive base with Rod McDonald marshalling the backline. Oliver Norburn and Jodi Jones will be crucial in midfield, tasked with breaking up play and launching counter-attacks to support their attacking trio.Notts County are expected to line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, focusing on a solid defensive base with Rod McDonald marshalling the backline. Oliver Norburn and Jodi Jones will be crucial in midfield, tasked with breaking up play and launching counter-attacks to support their attacking trio.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
- Goodwin vs McDonald: Goodwin’s movement will test McDonald’s defensive discipline throughout the match.Goodwin vs McDonald: Goodwin’s movement will test McDonald’s defensive discipline throughout the match.
- Read vs Jones: This midfield clash will be pivotal, with Read’s creativity up against Jones’s tenacity.Read vs Jones: This midfield clash will be pivotal, with Read’s creativity up against Jones’s tenacity.
- Payne (Colchester United): Payne’s vision and passing range make him the key playmaker for Colchester.Payne (Colchester United): Payne’s vision and passing range make him the key playmaker for Colchester.
- Norburn (Notts County): Norburn’s ability to control the tempo will be vital for Notts County’s midfield stability.Norburn (Notts County): Norburn’s ability to control the tempo will be vital for Notts County’s midfield stability.
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