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Scunthorpe vs Colchester

23 January 2016 at 15:00Glanford Park, Scunthorpe
Referee: Darren Handley

Match Summary

Scunthorpe defeated Colchester 3:0. The match was played in League One 2015.

Rivalry since 2011

Scunthorpe vs Colchester Head to Head Results· 12

Scunthorpe and Colchester have met 12 times — Scunthorpe won 3, Colchester won 3, with 6 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. A combined 31 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.58 per match (15 for the home side, 16 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 9 matches (75%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 6 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–3 in 2022.

Drawn
6
·
Total goals
31 · 2.6/match
Both scored
9/12 · 75%
Over 2.5
6/12 · 50%

Recent Meetings

12/03/22League Two
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30/10/21League Two
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29/01/21League Two
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08/12/20League Two
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14/12/19League Two
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29/08/15League One
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18/04/15League One
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18/10/14League One
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12/01/13League One
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22/09/12League One
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Highest-scoring game: 13 v 2022

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Scunthorpe have recorded 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats. Colchester show 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.4

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

draws
6
10 meetings

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (44%) — the odds may underestimate Scunthorpe.

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

29/08/1515/162.74/3.32/2.69
23/01/1615/162.23/3.50/3.31
18/10/1414/152.88/3.38/2.54
18/04/1514/152.49/3.44/2.91
28/03/0908/091.83/3.34/4.10
22/09/1212/132.01/3.40/3.85
1 Dec 201312/132.38/3.37/3.10
20/12/0808/092.55/3.26/2.55
14/01/1211/122.03/3.49/3.48
9 Mar 201111/122.20/3.41/3.11

Market Summary

Margin: 3.7%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 44.8%Draw 28.6%Away 30.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.203.303.30
Max2.253.603.32
Market favourite:Scunthorpe · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market43.5%27.1%29.4%
Public market43.3%27.1%29.6%

Scunthorpe vs Colchester — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Scunthorpe
Result vs. Market: Scunthorpe (45%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

ScunthorpeHalf-time:00Colchester
11Shots11
8Shots on target1

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Scunthorpe

W 176D 131L 153
Over 2.552
Goals scored647

Away Record: Colchester

W 153D 131L 176
Over 2.548
Goals scored573

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026