FootyMAD's Colchester United match preview

Last updated : 10 February 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Huddersfield Town v Colchester United fixture

Huddersfield prepare to entertain Colchester United at Galpharm Stadium on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. 4 of the 7 contests have been draws however, with the other 3 won by Terriers.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Galpharm Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2005, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a League One match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 24 SepColchester U.1 - 1HuddersfieldLGE1
2004/2005Sat 16 AprHuddersfield2-2Colchester U.LGE1
2004/2005Sat 20 NovColchester U.0 - 0HuddersfieldLGE1
2002/2003Sat 15 MarColchester U.2 - 0HuddersfieldLGE1
2002/2003Sat 26 OctHuddersfield1 - 1Colchester U.LGE1
2001/2002Tue 22 JanHuddersfield2 - 1Colchester U.LGE1
2001/2002Sat 22 DecColchester U.3 - 3HuddersfieldLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Huddersfield Town have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 6.

The U's have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the U's, and 6 goals against.

Huddersfield's total of 50 points from their 31 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca Cola League One. Colchester U. are leading the way in the Coca Cola League One, with their 30 games giving them a return of 58 points.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Huddersfield62139107
Colchester U.660013518

FootyMad's prediction ...

Terriers are in quite good form at home, but the FootyMad team thinks on this occassion, Colchester U. will prove too strong and win this game comfortably. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Huddersfield Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Colchester U. 4 successive away victories.
7 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 10 matches.
Last drawn game 14 outings ago.