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Colchester
HomeFull Time
0 - 2
HT: 0 - 0
Saturday 8 August
Southampton
AwayColchesterTimelineSouthampton
2nd Half
Kuffour S.Out: Tucker J.
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46'
Larin C.Out: Brereton Diaz B.
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62'
Bragg C.Out: Fellows T.
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62'
Oni M.Out: Thorn O.
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68'
Chiwome L.Out: Ihionvien B.
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68'
Larin C.Assist: Manning R.
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72'
Digby P.Out: Hunt R.
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74'
Azaz F.Out: Dobbin L.
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75'
Archer C.Out: Scienza L.
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75'
Leake J.Out: Iandolo E.
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78'
Akachukwu R.Out: Matsuki K.
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86'
Akachukwu R.
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90+2'
Top stats
0.86Expected goals (xG)2.87
26%Ball possession74%
12Total shots24
5Shots on target5
2Big chances4
1Corner kicks5
71% (176/247)Passes90% (654/726)
Shots
0.86Expected goals (xG)2.87
1.14xG on target (xGOT)1.74
12Total shots24
5Shots on target5
3Shots off target13
4Blocked shots6
11Shots inside the box16
1Shots outside the box8
0Hit the woodwork0
0Headed goals1
Attack
2Big chances4
1Corner kicks5
21Touches in opposition box46
0Accurate through passes1
0Offsides0
5Free kicks14
Passes
71% (176/247)Passes90% (654/726)
34% (21/61)Long passes51% (26/51)
51% (39/77)Passes in final third80% (152/190)
33% (4/12)Crosses42% (11/26)
0.31Expected assists (xA)2.28
16Throw ins23
Defense
14Fouls5
69% (11/16)Tackles67% (4/6)
40Duels won42
28Clearances20
12Interceptions6
0Errors leading to shot1
0Errors leading to goal0
Goalkeeping
3Goalkeeper saves5
1.74xGOT faced1.14
-0.26Goals prevented1.14
18Goal kicks5
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AI Prediction
verified Very High Confidence
18.94
X5.43
21.26
Recommended Bet
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Away Win
Stake: Medium (6/10)
63
Opp. Value
Key Factors
⚠️ Using limited statistical data
Model Consensus: 0-4 (Away)
Sofascore Stats: Away superiority - Best: Attack (+18), Possession (+15)
➡️ MID OPPORTUNITY (63)
donut_small Win Probabilities
6%
Colchester Win
7%
Draw
87%
Southampton Win
Colchester
Draw
Southampton
Match Preview
Colchester ended the 2026/27 campaign slap bang in mid-table, finishing 12th in League Two under Danny Cowley. The Essex-based club have a highly-rated manager at the helm but lost star man Kyreece Lisbie to League One side Reading, and are yet to truly replace him.
Southampton were the talk of English football back in May as Tonda Eckert's men were thrown out of the play-offs in disgrace after a spying scandal rocked the second tier. The German manager remains in charge for the 2026/27 campaign as the Saints target a return to the top flight, despite a four-point deduction.
Lineups
Lineup Predictions & Ratings
Colchester
Starting 11
-Tom Smith
GK
-Ellis Iandolo
DL
-Sean Raggett
DC
-Frankie Terry
DC
-Rob Hunt
DR
-Milton Oni
DMC
-Paul Digby
DMC
-Jack Payne
AML
-Harry Anderson
AMC
-Samson Tovide
AMR
-Bradley Ihionvien
FW
Southampton
Starting 11
-George Long
GK
-Welington
DL
-Nathan Wood
DC
-Tommy Dobson-Ventura
DC
-James Bree
DR
-Ben Brereton
ML
-Flynn Downes
MC
-Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh
MC
-Kuryu Matsuki
MR
-Lewis Dobbin
FW
-Nicholas Oyekunle
FW
Ratings based on player performance in recent matches
compareTeam Comparison
Based on 46 / 48 matchesColchestervsSouthampton
1.35Goals / Match1.75
1.07Conceded / Match1.19
11Clean Sheets12
4.24Shots on Target / Match5.27
54.2%Possession %56.3%
74.8%Pass Accuracy %84.0%
radarTeam Profile
Colchester
Southampton
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43Attack61
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44Defense46
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45Possession60
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63Efficiency70
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39Creativity47
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55Discipline56
sports_soccerGoals & Scoring
62Goals Scored84
49Goals Conceded57
11Clean Sheets12
115Big Chances138
71Big Chances Missed88
5Penalty Goals1
gps_fixedShooting
570Total Shots693
195Shots on Target253
swap_horizPassing & Possession
54.2%Avg Possession56.3%
18,836Total Passes23,038
74.8%Pass Accuracy84.0%
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665Tackles716
322Interceptions370
115Saves122
50.3%Duels Won50.0%
gavelDiscipline
498Fouls511
88Yellow Cards90
1Red Cards1
92Offsides86
analyticsOther
212Corners276
340Successful Dribbles304
3Errors Leading to Goal10
6.84Avg Rating6.90
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