FootyMAD's Colchester United match preview

Last updated : 06 August 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Sheffield Wednesday v Colchester United fixture

Sheff. Wed. prepare to entertain Colchester United at Hillsborough on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Hillsborough was less than a year ago, in April 2004, with Colchester U. inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Owls in a League Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 24 AprSheff. Wed.0-1Colchester U.LD2
2003/2004Sat 15 NovColchester U.3 - 1Sheff. Wed.LD2
1979/1980Sat 02 FebSheff. Wed.3 - 0Colchester U.LD2
1979/1980Sat 15 SepColchester U.0 - 0Sheff. Wed.LD2
1978/1979Sat 18 NovColchester U.1 - 0Sheff. Wed.LD2
1978/1979Sat 26 AugSheff. Wed.0 - 0Colchester U.LD2
1977/1978Sat 29 AprColchester U.1 - 1Sheff. Wed.LD2

Recent respective form guides

Sheffield Wednesday have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Owls have scored 6, a worringly large 9 have been leaked at the other end.

Colchester U. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The U's's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.



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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sheff. Wed.60245122
Colchester U.640212712

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Owls of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Colchester U., who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Sheff. Wed. Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 4 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 7 most recent games.
Colchester U. 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.