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Plymouth vs Colchester

29 October 2016 at 15:00Home Park (Plymouth)
21

Match Summary

Plymouth defeated Colchester 2:1. The match was played in League Two 2016.

Rivalry since 2017

Plymouth vs Colchester Head to Head Results· 3

Plymouth and Colchester have met 3 times — Plymouth won 1, Colchester won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2017. A combined 4 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.33 per match (1 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 game (33%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–0 in 2020.

Drawn
1
·
Total goals
4 · 1.3/match
Both scored
0/3 · 0%
Over 2.5
1/3 · 33%

Recent Meetings

08/02/20League Two
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10/08/19League Two
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22/04/17League Two
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Highest-scoring game: 30 v 2020

Recent Form

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

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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.

1.8

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

25%

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
1
4 meetings

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (48%) — the odds may underestimate Plymouth.

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.

8 Feb 202019/202.31/3.28/3.22
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10 Aug 201919/202.11/3.50/3.42
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29/10/1616/172.04/3.76/3.57
22/04/1716/172.63/3.39/2.78

Market Summary

Margin: 3.8%

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 49.0%Draw 26.6%Away 28.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.003.503.50
Max2.103.973.60
Market favourite:Plymouth · 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 market48.3%24.6%27.1%
Public market46.5%25.7%27.9%
Δ1.9%1.1%0.8%

Plymouth vs Colchester — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Plymouth
Result vs. Market: Plymouth (49%)

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.

PlymouthHalf-time:11Colchester
9Shots10
2Shots on target4

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: Plymouth

W 129D 78L 106
Over 2.545
Goals scored403

Away Record: Colchester

W 152D 136L 163
Over 2.544
Goals scored546

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 14 May 2026