Match events
- Goal: Dilan MarkandayAssist: Ryan Stirk29'
- Yellow card: Lewis GordonFoul34'
- 36'Yellow card: Bradley ihionveinFoul
- 41'Yellow card: Danny CowleyDissent
HT 1-0
- Yellow card: Alfie PondFoul54'
- 58'Yellow card: Robert Donald HuntFoul
- Substitution: Dilan MarkandayOff: Dylan Duffy68'
- Substitution: Louie MarshOff: Tom Naylor68'
- Substitution: Josh KoromaOff: Liam Mandeville69'
- Substitution: George McEachranOff: Kiano Dyer69'
- 75'Substitution: Oscar thornOff: Jaden Williams
- 75'Substitution: Kane Vincent-YoungOff: Samuel Kuffour Jr.
- 76'Substitution: Robert Donald HuntOff: Ben perry
- Yellow card: Ryan StirkFoul79'
- 80'Substitution: Paul DigbyOff: Kien Connelly
- 82'Goal: Ben perryAssist: Oscar thorn
- Substitution: Lee BonisOff: F. Bryden84'
- 88'Substitution: Bradley ihionveinOff: Leon Chiwome
Our verdict
Chesterfield to win
Bet365 1.57
✗ This tip lost · final score 1-1
Win probability
Match statistics
- 61%Possession39%
- 2.16Expected goals (xG)0.72
- 18Total shots6
- 4Shots on target1
- 5Shots off target4
- 9Blocked shots1
- 14Shots inside the box5
- 7Corners2
- 3Offsides3
- 9Fouls15
- 3Yellow cards2
- 0Red cards0
- 0Goalkeeper saves1
- 569Passes357
- 487Accurate passes281
Line-ups
Chesterfield
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 23R. BootG
- 33R. HuttonD
- 15A. PondD
- 6J. SimpsonD
- 19L. GordonD
- 20G. McEachranM
- 8R. StirkM
- 24D. MarkandayM
- 18L. MarshM
- 37J. KoromaM
- 10L. BonisF
Substitutes
- 7L. MandevilleM
- 26J. EcclestonD
- 27K. DyerM
- 11D. DuffyM
- 9F. BrydenF
- 4T. NaylorM
- 46T. PearceD
Coach: P. Cook
Colchester
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 22T. Lo-TutalaG
- 30K. Vincent-YoungD
- 5J. TuckerD
- 24F. TerryD
- 3E. IandoloD
- 26J. WilliamsM
- 2R. HuntM
- 12M. SesayM
- 6P. DigbyM
- 17Jaden WilliamsM
- 9B. IhionvienF
Substitutes
- 11L. ChiwomeF
- 39K. ConnellyF
- 47R. HarveyM
- 44S. KuffourD
- 4Ben PerryM
- 20S. RaggettD
- 27O. ThornF
Coach: D. Cowley
Betting markets
Expected goals 1.99 – 1.04Half time / full time result. 1 = Chesterfield, X = draw, 2 = Colchester.
Asian handicap applied to Chesterfield.
Market percentages come from our model's expected goals for each side. Fair odds are 100 ÷ probability.
Model comparison
Last matches
Newest firstLeague Two table
| # | Team | P | +/- | Pts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salford City | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | +9 | 28 | WWWWW |
| 2 | Barnet | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | +10 | 25 | WDLWW |
| 3 | Cheltenham | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 21 | WWLLL |
| 4 | Crewe | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 21 | LLWWW |
| 5 | York | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | +6 | 20 | LWDDD |
| 6 | Walsall | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | +7 | 19 | LWDDD |
| 7 | Chesterfield | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | +3 | 19 | LWDLD |
| 8 | Exeter City | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | +3 | 19 | WWDWW |
| 9 | Accrington ST | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | +6 | 18 | WDWDW |
| 10 | Newport County | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | +3 | 18 | WLDDW |
| 11 | Shrewsbury | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | -4 | 18 | DWWLW |
| 12 | Grimsby | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | +3 | 17 | WDLLL |
| 13 | Gillingham | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 17 | LDLWD |
| 14 | Tranmere | 13 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 16 | DWLDL |
| 15 | Swindon Town | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | -3 | 16 | DWDLL |
| 16 | Bristol Rovers | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | -4 | 16 | DLLLL |
| 17 | Rochdale | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | -7 | 15 | LDLDW |
| 18 | Fleetwood Town | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | -2 | 14 | LLWDL |
| 19 | Northampton | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 13 | WLWDL |
| 20 | Oldham | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -4 | 12 | DLWDL |
| 21 | Colchester | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | -5 | 12 | LDDLD |
| 22 | Rotherham | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | -6 | 12 | DDLLL |
| 23 | Port Vale | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -6 | 12 | LDWWL |
| 24 | Crawley Town | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | -9 | 6 | DLLDL |
Top scorers
| # | Player | M | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 10 | |
| 2 | 13 | 8 | |
| 3 | 12 | 8 | |
| 4 | 11 | 8 | |
| 5 | 13 | 8 |
Season statistics
This season, all competitions we cover| Stat | Chesterfield | Colchester |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 1 | 1 |
| Wins | 0 | 0 |
| Draws | 0 | 1 |
| Losses | 1 | 0 |
| Goals for (avg) | 0 | 0 |
| Goals against (avg) | 1 | 0 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 1 |
| Failed to score | 1 | 1 |
| Best win streak | 0 | 0 |
Recent goal lines
How many of each team's last 1 games went over the line
| Over 1.5 | 0/1 | 0/1 |
|---|---|---|
| Over 2.5 | 0/1 | 0/1 |
| Over 3.5 | 0/1 | 0/1 |
| BTTS – yes | 0/1 | 0/1 |
Match preview
Chesterfield host Colchester in the League Two (Regular Season - 12) at SMH Group Stadium, Chesterfield, with kick-off on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 19:45 WAT.
Our prediction model makes Chesterfield favourites, giving Chesterfield a 59% chance of winning, 22% for the draw and 19% for Colchester. Our tip is: Chesterfield to win.
Chesterfield have taken 0 points from their last 1 games (0W 0D 1L). Colchester have taken 1 points from their last 1 games (0W 1D 0L).
On the goals markets, we expect goals, with a 58% chance of over 2.5 and a 56% chance that both teams score.
- Competition
- England League Two
- Date
- Tuesday, 20 October 2026, 19:45 WAT
- Venue
- SMH Group Stadium, Chesterfield
TodaysPrediction analysis team
Model-based football predictions. How our predictions work
Quick answers
When is Chesterfield vs Colchester?
Chesterfield vs Colchester kicks off on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 19:45 West Africa Time.
Which competition is Chesterfield vs Colchester in?
The match is in the England League Two.
Where are Chesterfield and Colchester in the table?
Chesterfield are 7th and Colchester are 21st in the League Two.
Who will win Chesterfield vs Colchester?
Our prediction is Chesterfield to win. Win probabilities: Chesterfield 59%, draw 22%, Colchester 19%.
Will both teams score in Chesterfield vs Colchester?
We estimate a 56% chance that both teams score, so our BTTS tip is Yes.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Chesterfield vs Colchester?
We estimate a 58% chance of three or more goals, so our tip is Over 2.5 goals.
Are these predictions guaranteed?
No. They are statistical estimates. A 70% tip should still lose about three times in ten, so only stake what you can afford to lose.
How often are predictions updated?
Predictions refresh automatically through the day as new data arrives, and every tip is marked right or wrong after full time.

