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Bristol City face a trip to Colchester United at Layer Road Ground on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 19 games played, Robins have recorded 6 wins, and Colchester U. have come away with 8 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2005, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners in a League One match.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2005/2006 | Sat 03 Sep | Bristol City | 0 - 0 | Colchester U. | LGE1 |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 19 Feb | Colchester U. | 0 - 2 | Bristol City | LGE1 |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 30 Oct | Bristol City | 0 - 0 | Colchester U. | LGE1 |
| 2003/2004 | Tue 27 Jan | Bristol City | 1 - 0 | Colchester U. | LGE1 |
| 2003/2004 | Tue 26 Aug | Colchester U. | 2 - 1 | Bristol City | LGE1 |
| 2002/2003 | Sat 08 Feb | Bristol City | 1 - 2 | Colchester U. | LGE1 |
| 2002/2003 | Sat 09 Nov | Colchester U. | 2 - 2 | Bristol City | LGE1 |
Recent respective form guides
Colchester United could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. In this time, U's have rattled up an impressive 25 goals, and conceded 6.
In complete contrast to Colchester U., Bristol City are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Robins have hit 4 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Colchester U. are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 46 points from 26 games. Bristol City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 31 points from 27 matches.
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Colchester U. | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 15 |
| Bristol City | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 12 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Robins are in poor form away, and the FootyMad team are afraid to say this game can be passed over as a comfortable defeat against Colchester U.. Home win
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Colchester U. | Won 7 successive home games. 10 games since last home draw. Won their latest 4 matches. Not drawn a match in their last 7 . |
| Bristol City | Previous 2 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 2 away matches. 8 games since last defeat. |