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Colchester vs Scunthorpe

29 January 2021 at 19:15JobServe Community Stadium, Colchester, Essex
Referee: L. Swabey

Match Summary

Scunthorpe defeated Colchester 1:0. The match was played in League Two 2020.

Rivalry since 2011

Colchester vs Scunthorpe Head to Head Results· 12

Colchester and Scunthorpe have met 12 times — Colchester won 3, Scunthorpe won 3, with 6 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. A combined 33 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.75 per match (16 for the home side, 17 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 9 matches (75%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 7 games (58%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Colchester are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–3 in 2022.

Drawn
6
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Total goals
33 · 2.8/match
Both scored
9/12 · 75%
Over 2.5
7/12 · 58%

Recent Meetings

12/03/22League Two
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30/10/21League Two
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08/12/20League Two
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14/12/19League Two
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23/01/16League One
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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, Colchester have recorded 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. Scunthorpe show 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 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

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Head-to-Head Record

Colchester dominates

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

Colchester3wins
1draws5 meetings
Scunthorpe1wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.6

Average goals per game

60%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (50%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (36%) — the odds may underestimate Colchester.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.1%

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 38.1%Draw 32.0%Away 34.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.553.002.80
Max2.733.202.90
Over 2.5: 43.5%Under 2.5: 62.5%
Market favourite: · Even contest

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 market35.6%30.7%33.7%
Public market37.4%29.8%32.9%
Δ1.7%0.9%0.8%

Colchester vs Scunthorpe — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Scunthorpe
Result vs. Market: Colchester (38%)

Result differed from 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.

ColchesterHalf-time:01Scunthorpe
15Shots3
2Shots on target2

Head-to-Head History

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.

12 Mar 202221/223.37/3.20/2.23
30 Oct 202121/221.94/3.40/3.97
29 Jan 202120/212.63/3.12/2.86
8 Dec 202020/212.40/3.26/3.01
14 Dec 201919/202.48/3.39/2.92

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: Colchester

W 152D 136L 163
Over 2.544
Goals scored546

Away Record: Scunthorpe

W 69D 68L 84
Over 2.541
Goals scored251

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 14 May 2026