Shrewsbury vs Colchester Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Sep 2026
Shrewsbury vs Colchester Predictions
We believe that Shrewsbury 0.0 could be the way forward against Colchester. The Asian Handicap odds of -125 makes plenty of appeal, with our stake refunded if the home team only manage to draw.
This Shrewsbury vs Colchester betting analysis delivers a full overview of our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction and bet builder tips.
Shrewsbury vs Colchester Preview
Shrewsbury host Colchester at The Croud Meadow, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 26 September.
Shrewsbury Town faced Crewe Alexandra away when last in action. It was a 1-1 draw at Mornflake Stadium.
Colchester United drew 1-1 against Cheltenham Town in their previous game. This was on home soil at JobServe Community Stadium.
H2H: 2-0 Colchester Victory in Previous Head-to-Head Meeting
Colchester have won the last two clashes against Shrewsbury. There was a 2-0 home win at JobServe Community Stadium after triumphing 2-0 away at The Croud Meadow. The previous 3 H2H meetings have involved two Colchester triumphs and just one win for Shrewsbury.
| League Two | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 |  Shrewsbury |
14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 17 | 22 | -5 | 17:22 | 18 |
| 23 |  Colchester |
13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 19 | -7 | 12:19 | 12 |
Confirmed Lineups
Shrewsbury confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Will Brook (GK), Sam Stubbs, William Boyle, Thomas Anderson, Luca Hoole, Tom Sang, Jay Turner-Cooke, Kevin Berkoe, Isaac Fletcher, Josh Davison, George Lloyd.
Colchester confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Thimothee Lo-Tutala (GK), Rob Hunt, Jack Tucker, Sean Raggett, Ellis Iandolo, Moses Sesay, Jay Williams, Kylian Kouassi, Jack Payne, Harry Anderson, Bradley Ihionvien.
Main Match Prediction
If you agree with our verdict that Shrewsbury are going to win, consider backing them at -125 on the Asian Handicap 0.0. The home team could have the upper hand in this League Two clash.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
A good deal of research goes into our football betting tips. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key League Two stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.
The best football betting sites make it a 55.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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1
Colchester
There’s the option to wager on Shrewsbury to win by a 2-1 scoreline. Odds of +600 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.
Bet Builder Tips
We’ve compiled a bet builder that includes Shrewsbury with an Asian Handicap of 0.0, at least three goals to be scored and also BTTS Yes.
A football bet builder is a wager on a specific game where you select different outcomes to happen. The bookmakers provide this personalised betting facility where you select various picks and the odds are combined.
Shrewsbury vs Colchester Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The bookmakers have betting odds of +148 for Shrewsbury Town to triumph in this League Two clash, with Colchester United trading at a price of +160 if you think they’ll win, while the draw is chalked up at +215.
There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Half-Time Result market, with Shrewsbury available at +210 and Colchester at +225. The third option is the draw which is priced at +118.
The Total Goals market is a great option and Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds right now. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -137 when it comes to BTTS Yes.
League Two games are always really well covered at the top betting sites. Customers are able to find a suitable betting angle thanks to the hundreds of football markets which are made available.
Stats: Last 10 League Two matches only.
Shrewsbury have clocked up five wins, four defeats and one draw in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.30.
Colchester haven’t won any of their past three away games. The Essex club have finished with six defeats, three wins and one draw in the past 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.50.
The previous The Croud Meadow encounter involved a 2-0 Colchester win against Shrewsbury.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury Home Stats |
5-1-4 | 2.30 | 1.00 | 1.30 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 7 | |
| Colchester Away Stats |
3-1-6 | 2.50 | 1.00 | 1.50 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
Shrewsbury League Stats
Colchester League Stats
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Shrewsbury this season are George Lloyd (1), Josh Davison (1), Kevin Berkoe (1)
Shrewsbury vs Colchester Lineups & Team News
Don’t bet on Shrewsbury vs Colchester without reviewing the latest team news. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed League Two lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.
Shrewsbury Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Colchester Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Shrewsbury Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Colchester Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Shrewsbury Substitutes
- 4Isaac England
- 21Will Gray
- 23Isaac Lee
- 24Lino Sousa
- 27Joseph Gbode
- 32Cameron Gregory
- 46Hugo Aiston
Colchester Substitutes
- 6Paul Digby
- 15Beryly Lubala
- 24Frankie Terry
- 27Oscar Thorn
- 31Oscar Roberts
- 39Kien Connolly
- 44Samuel Kuffour Jr.
Previous Shrewsbury Lineups
Previous Colchester Lineups
Shrewsbury Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Gavin Cowan
Colchester Player Stats & Squad
League Two Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salford | 14 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 25:15 | 31 |
| 2 | Barnet | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 28:18 | 26 |
| 3 | Walsall | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 21:12 | 22 |
| 4 | Crewe | 14 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 17:17 | 22 |
| 5 | Cheltenham | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 23:25 | 21 |
| 6 | Grimsby | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 24:18 | 20 |
| 7 | York City | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 24:21 | 20 |
| 8 | Gillingham | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 20:19 | 20 |
| 9 | Accr. Stanley | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 23:17 | 19 |
| 10 | Chesterfield | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 24:21 | 19 |
| 11 | Tranmere | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 19:17 | 19 |
| 12 | Exeter | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 11:9 | 19 |
| 13 | Swindon | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 15:17 | 19 |
| 14 | Newport | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 20:17 | 18 |
| 15 | Shrewsbury | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 17:22 | 18 |
| 16 | Fleetwood | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 18:18 | 17 |
| 17 | Bristol Rovers | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 17:23 | 16 |
| 18 | Oldham | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 15:19 | 15 |
| 19 | Port Vale | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 10:14 | 15 |
| 20 | Rochdale | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 17:26 | 15 |
| 21 | Northampton | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 9:10 | 14 |
| 22 | Rotherham | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 18:25 | 12 |
| 23 | Colchester | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 12:19 | 12 |
| 24 | Crawley | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 13:21 | 9 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salford | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 9:4 | 18 |
| 2 | York City | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 16:5 | 17 |
| 3 | Cheltenham | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 14:10 | 16 |
| 4 | Newport | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 14:6 | 15 |
| 5 | Exeter | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 8:2 | 15 |
| 6 | Barnet | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15:10 | 14 |
| 7 | Swindon | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 12:7 | 14 |
| 8 | Port Vale | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8:3 | 14 |
| 9 | Grimsby | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13:8 | 13 |
| 10 | Accr. Stanley | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 13:8 | 13 |
| 11 | Crewe | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 12:8 | 13 |
| 12 | Bristol Rovers | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11:8 | 13 |
| 13 | Chesterfield | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 16:9 | 12 |
| 14 | Tranmere | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12:7 | 12 |
| 15 | Fleetwood | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10:5 | 12 |
| 16 | Walsall | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10:6 | 11 |
| 17 | Oldham | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11:8 | 10 |
| 18 | Shrewsbury | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8:8 | 10 |
| 19 | Rochdale | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10:13 | 10 |
| 20 | Colchester | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6:6 | 9 |
| 21 | Gillingham | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8:9 | 9 |
| 22 | Northampton | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4:4 | 8 |
| 23 | Rotherham | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 13:15 | 8 |
| 24 | Crawley | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6:12 | 2 |
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