Colchester United vs Rochdale — match summary
England · League Two · kick-off 29 Aug 2026 21:00
Full time · score 1-0
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): Colchester United 53 · Rochdale 19
mPS in-play performance (0-100): Colchester United 53 · Rochdale 40
Shots on target 5-4 · corners 5-2 · possession 51-49
NextGOAL tip: Rochdale +0.25 · 2 stars
This game is likely to be decided in the final 15 minutes, as both teams have scored the most goals in the 76-90 minute period over their last 30 matches. Colchester United have scored 26% of their goals in this period, while Rochdale have scored 30%, and both have conceded heavily in this period as well (29% and 23%). Rochdale's recent form may look concerning after losing two straight (Newport County 3-0 on 15 Aug and Crawley Town 1-2 on 22 Aug), but their first away loss was more due to their own errors than being truly pressured. Colchester United have just picked up 4 points from two matches (drawing 2-2 with Accrington Stanley and winning 2-1 against Oldham Athletic), but their defense has conceded in every match. If Rochdale can sit back and counter-attack, and score an equalizer or go-ahead goal late in the game as the numbers suggest, the Rochdale +0.25 handicap has a real chance.