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Colchester v Bradford result

Full-time · Colchester 1–1 Bradford

League Two · · Colchester Community Stadium

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Colchester 1–1 Bradford — this League Two match was drawn.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Colchester and Bradford drew 1–1 at Colchester Community Stadium in League Two on Saturday 16 November. Colchester are winless in their last nine matches in all competitions.

The goals

Bradford led 1–0 at half-time and were pegged back. The goals — Bradford: Andrew Cook (30’); Colchester: Jamie Carson McDonnell (90+9’, assisted by Arthur Read).

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Colchester 0.00, Bradford 0.00, from 14 shots to 6 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

C. Brook showed five yellow cards — against 4.5 yellows a game across the last 6 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Colchester: Jamie Carson McDonnell (64’); Bradford: Andrew Cook (70’), Jack Shepherd (71’), Lewis Richards (78’) and Bradley Halliday (82’).

What it changes

Colchester have scored 52 goals, the 10th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 46 games, ranked per game). Colchester have conceded 47 goals, the fifth-fewest of the 24 clubs.

Bradford have scored 64 goals, the seventh-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 46 games, ranked per game). Bradford have conceded 45 goals, the second-fewest of the 24 clubs.

Colchester have scored in six consecutive matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Jamie Carson McDonnell (Colchester) 8.2, Andrew Cook (Bradford) 6.6 and Arthur Read (Colchester) 6.2 led the match.

Head-to-head

Bradford are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Colchester.

Next up

Colchester next host Gillingham on 14 November 2026.

Bradford next travel to Leicester on 14 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Colchester: Colchester v Gillingham, Saturday 14 November — the preview. Next for Bradford: Leicester v Bradford, Saturday 14 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Colchester 1–1 Bradford · League Two
  • Venue: Colchester Community Stadium · Colchester
  • Referee: C. Brook
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Colchester 2 · draws 2 · Bradford 2 · 1.83 goals/game
  • Recent form: Colchester 0W 2D 3L · Bradford 2W 1D 2L

Colchester 1–1 Bradford (League Two): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 8 May 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

0.75 / 1.63
Goals
against 1.5 / 1 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
3.71 / 7.5
Corners
against 6.14 / 6.5 · 1 of the last 4 over 9.5
over 4 matches
2.43 / 4
Shots on target
against 4.29 / 3.5 · 1 of the last 4 over 8.5
over 4 matches
2.43 / 1.5
Cards
against 1.71 / 2.5 · 2 of the last 4 over 3.5
over 4 matches
4.5 yellows
Referee · C. Brook
21.33 fouls a game
Home and away split · Pro
over 6 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 9 November 2024. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 9 November 2024. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameColchester for / againstLineBradford for / against
Goals scored
0.75 for · 1.5 against n 8
2.5standard
1.63 for · 1 against n 8
Corners won
3.71 for · 6.14 against n 7
9.5standard
7.5 for · 6.5 against n 4
Shots
10.57 for · 13 against n 7
19.5standard
12.75 for · 12.5 against n 4
Shots on target
2.43 for · 4.29 against n 7
8.5standard
4 for · 3.5 against n 4
Fouls committed
11.57 for · 13.71 against n 7
21.5standard
11.5 for · 10 against n 4
Cards shown
2.43 for · 1.71 against n 7
3.5standard
1.5 for · 2.5 against n 4

Referee: C. Brook — 4.5 yellow cards a game, 0 red cards, 21.33 fouls over 6 matches.

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Colchester

Colchester Defensive

Colchester — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Colchester before kick-off, to 9 November 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
M. Macey n 890
00/0
0.11/0
—
E. Iandolo n 889
1.15/3
1.85/3
B. Halliday
J. Payne n 882.1
1.55/2
1.95/3
A. Cook
S. Tovide n 872.8
2.26/4
2.98/5
—
A. Woodyard n 879.8
1.47/3
13/2
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Colchester — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Colchester before kick-off, to 9 November 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
M. Macey n 890
00/0
E. Iandolo n 889
1.47/3
J. Payne n 882.1
1.97/5
S. Tovide n 872.8
0.63/1
A. Woodyard n 879.8
2.37/5
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Colchester Attacking

Colchester — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Colchester before kick-off, to 9 November 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
M. Macey n 890
00/0
00/0
E. Iandolo n 889
0.32/0
0.11/0
J. Payne n 882.1
1.55/4
0.43/0
S. Tovide n 872.8
1.75/3
0.63/1
A. Woodyard n 879.8
00/0
00/0
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Colchester — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Colchester before kick-off, to 9 November 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
M. Macey n 890
00/0
00/0
E. Iandolo n 889
00/0
00/0
J. Payne n 882.1
0.11/0
0.11/0
S. Tovide n 872.8
0.53/0
0.64/0
A. Woodyard n 879.8
00/0
00/0
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Bradford

Bradford Defensive

Bradford — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bradford before kick-off, to 9 November 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
R. Smallwood n 890
0.84/2
0.85/1
—
S. Walker n 890
00/0
00/0
—
A. Cook n 888.8
1.65/4
0.95/1
J. Payne
B. Halliday n 875.3
0.43/0
0.64/0
E. Iandolo
T. Wright n 871.4
0.95/1
0.21/0
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Bradford — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bradford before kick-off, to 9 November 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
R. Smallwood n 890
1.67/4
S. Walker n 890
00/0
A. Cook n 888.8
0.32/0
B. Halliday n 875.3
2.47/7
T. Wright n 871.4
1.76/4
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Bradford Attacking

Bradford — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bradford before kick-off, to 9 November 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
R. Smallwood n 890
0.11/0
00/0
S. Walker n 890
00/0
00/0
A. Cook n 888.8
2.98/7
1.67/4
B. Halliday n 875.3
00/0
00/0
T. Wright n 871.4
0.32/0
0.21/0
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Bradford — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bradford before kick-off, to 9 November 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
R. Smallwood n 890
00/0
0.11/0
S. Walker n 890
00/0
00/0
A. Cook n 888.8
0.64/1
00/0
B. Halliday n 875.3
00/0
00/0
T. Wright n 871.4
00/0
0.21/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
ColchesterBradford
67%Possession33%
14Shots6
3Shots on target1
7Shots off target3
4Blocked shots2
10Shots inside the box5
6Corners3
4Offsides1
10Fouls10
1Yellow cards4
0Red cards0
0Saves2
505Passes241
79%Pass accuracy60%

Colchester Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
M. Macey9000000006.7
M. Egbo9000002207.2
A. Donnelly9000001007.3
E. Iandolo9000001107.2
Jamie Carson McDonnell90101125Y7.3
A. Read9001102307.3
L. Taylor9000202007.2
T. Flanagan8800001006.3
H. Anderson7700300106.7
J. Payne6200002106.9
J. Gordon4500000006.3
S. Tovide sub4500320006.3
O. Edwards sub2800001106.3
T. Hopper sub1400000006.3
O. Thorn sub1300000106.7

Bradford Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
S. Walker9000000007.3
B. Halliday90000004Y6.3
N. Byrne9000000106.7
J. Shepherd90000001Y6.7
J. Benn9000000206.7
J. Walker9000001407
R. Smallwood9000100106.5
L. Richards86001001Y6.9
A. Cook86102110Y7.6
O. Sanderson7700000206.6
B. Pointon5900000306.9
C. Oduor sub3100000106.3
C. Diabate sub1600000006.3
V. Oliver sub1600000006.3
C. Evans sub1300000106.3

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Colchester v Bradford — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
ColchesterLDLLD
Last 5: 0W 2D 3L · 1 scored / 1.6 conceded per game
BradfordWDLWL
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1.4 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Colchester 2 · 2 draws · Bradford 2 · 1.83 goals/game
  • 2024-01-13 Colchester 1–1 Bradford
  • 2023-08-12 Bradford 2–1 Colchester
  • 2023-03-04 Bradford 2–0 Colchester
  • 2022-08-16 Colchester 1–0 Bradford
  • 2022-04-18 Colchester 3–0 Bradford
  • 2021-12-08 Bradford 0–0 Colchester
League standing · 2024/25
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
Colchester#10 pos67 pts46 pl+5 GD
Bradford#3 pos78 pts46 pl+19 GD
Goals per game
Colchester scored1.13
Bradford scored1.39
Colchester conceded1.02
Bradford conceded0.98

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Colchester and Bradford?
In their last 6 meetings, Colchester won 2, Bradford won 2 and there were 2 draws, averaging 1.83 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Colchester and Bradford?
Recent form — Colchester 0W 2D 3L; Bradford 2W 1D 2L.

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