Tranmere v Colchester prediction

League Two · · Prenton Park

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TACTIX’s free model pick for Tranmere v Colchester, League Two on Sat, 21 Nov 2026 15:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Tranmere host Colchester in League Two on Saturday 21 November (kick-off 15:00 UK).

The key numbers

Colchester are winless in their last eight matches in all competitions. Tranmere have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions. Colchester are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Tranmere, every meeting checked.

Form and the table

Six of Tranmere’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in nine of Tranmere’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, Tranmere have two wins, five draws and one defeat in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.38 points per game, scoring 1.50 and conceding 1.13. Tranmere have scored 15 goals, the 11th-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Tranmere have conceded 15 goals, the 10th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Five of Colchester’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (33%). Both teams scored in eight of Colchester’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). Away from home, Colchester have one win, three draws and four defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 0.75 points per game, scoring 1.25 and conceding 1.63. Colchester have scored 11 goals, the fifth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Colchester have conceded 14 goals, the eighth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Tranmere (13th) and Colchester (19th) are three points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Tranmere the stronger side, 11 rating points above Colchester (Tranmere 1429, Colchester 1418, after at least 339 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 6 April 2026, finished Tranmere 0–1 Colchester.

Team news

Predicted Tranmere XI (4-2-3-1): H. Male, J. Slater, J. Senior, N. Smith, B. Faulkner, T. Ince, W. Vaulks, C. Whitaker, T. Conlon, Z. Okoro, J. Ironside — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Bobby Faulkner (4.4 per match over 10 appearances, two goals and one assist) and William Vaulks (3.9 per match over 12 appearances, one goal and three assists) have been Tranmere’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Tranmere (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Bobby Faulkner averages 1.9 tackles per 90 over 749 minutes, with a tackle in seven of the last 10 appearances. William Vaulks averages 1.3 key passes per 90 over 1080 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted Colchester XI (4-2-3-1): T. Lo-Tutala, J. Tucker, E. Iandolo, R. Hunt, S. Raggett, M. Sesay, J. Williams, J. Payne, H. Anderson, O. Thorn, B. Ihionvien — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Jack Payne (4.7 per match over 10 appearances, one assist) and Moses Sesay (4.4 per match over 10 appearances, three goals and one assist) have been Colchester’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Colchester (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Jack Payne averages 2.7 key passes per 90 over 903 minutes, with a key pass in 10 of the last 10 appearances. Moses Sesay averages 1.5 key passes per 90 over 771 minutes, with a key pass in nine of the last 10 appearances.

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

The numbers

  • Kick-off: · League Two · Prenton Park
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Tranmere 0 · draws 2 · Colchester 4 · 2.33 goals/game
  • Recent form: Tranmere 1W 2D 2L · Colchester 0W 4D 1L

Tranmere v Colchester (League Two): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 21 October 2026). See the live track record →

Key stats

1 / 0.75
Goals
against 1.25 / 1.38 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
3.5 / 3.38
Corners
against 7 / 5.13 · 3 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
4 / 3.13
Shots on target
against 4.25 / 3.75 · 2 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
2.13 / 1.5
Cards
against 2 / 2.38 · 2 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 20 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 20 October 2026. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameTranmere for / againstLineColchester for / against
Goals scored
1 for · 1.25 against n 8
2.5standard
0.75 for · 1.38 against n 8
Corners won
3.5 for · 7 against n 8
9.5standard
3.38 for · 5.13 against n 8
Shots
12.13 for · 15 against n 8
19.5standard
12.88 for · 14.38 against n 8
Shots on target
4 for · 4.25 against n 8
8.5standard
3.13 for · 3.75 against n 8
Fouls committed
10.63 for · 12 against n 8
21.5standard
13.38 for · 13.25 against n 8
Cards shown
2.13 for · 2 against n 8
3.5standard
1.5 for · 2.38 against n 8
Tranmere
Tranmere — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
Charlie Veevers n 317.3
3.51/1
00/0
—
J. Ironside n 856.6
2.45/4
1.46/1
—
David Kamara n 832.6
2.44/2
1.73/1
—
S. Finley n 833.3
25/1
1.42/1
—
L. O'Connor n 851.8
1.56/1
00/0
—
Tranmere — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
J. Davies n 851
3.38/5
2.66/4
D. Jones n 864.9
2.67/6
1.25/2
T. Ince n 890
2.45/4
0.42/1
Lucas Pasquoto n 832.3
2.12/2
0.31/0
Z. Okoro n 854.4
1.74/3
0.42/0
Tranmere — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
W. Vaulks n 890
0.11/0
0.43/0
J. Turnbull n 854.6
00/0
0.42/0
Z. Okoro n 854.4
0.42/0
00/0
J. Davies n 851
0.42/0
00/0
T. Ince n 890
00/0
0.32/0
Tranmere — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
S. Finley n 833.3
5.46/5
T. Conlon n 861.8
3.68/6
W. Vaulks n 890
2.67/7
J. Davies n 851
2.46/2
B. Faulkner n 880.6
2.27/5
Tranmere — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
L. McGee n 890
2.66/4
H. Male n 885.4
23/3
Colchester
Colchester — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
K. Connelly n 69.3
83/1
00/0
—
B. Lubala n 829.8
3.44/3
1.53/1
—
B. Ihionvien n 847
2.94/4
1.75/2
—
H. Anderson n 887.8
2.67/6
0.94/2
—
Jaden Williams n 832.9
2.45/2
3.14/3
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Colchester — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
B. Lubala n 829.8
3.42/2
0.41/0
M. Sesay n 881.5
2.27/5
0.85/1
B. Ihionvien n 847
2.25/3
13/1
Lucas Pasquoto n 832.3
2.12/2
0.31/0
H. Anderson n 887.8
1.85/3
0.64/1
Colchester — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
O. Thorn n 855
00/0
0.63/0
M. Sesay n 881.5
0.42/1
0.11/0
H. Anderson n 887.8
0.32/0
00/0
Jaden Williams n 832.9
0.31/0
00/0
K. Vincent-Young n 862.9
00/0
0.21/0
Colchester — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
S. Kuffour n 836.3
3.75/2
Ben Perry n 860.4
3.57/6
L. Chiwome n 812.9
3.52/2
R. Harvey n 422.8
32/1
P. Digby n 856
2.47/3
Colchester — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
T. Lo-Tutala n 890
2.14/3

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Form, head-to-head & standings

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

Recent form
TranmereDLDLW
Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 1.2 scored / 1.6 conceded per game
ColchesterDDLDD
Last 5: 0W 4D 1L · 0.8 scored / 1 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Tranmere 0 · 2 draws · Colchester 4 · 2.33 goals/game
  • 2026-04-06 Tranmere 0–1 Colchester
  • 2025-08-02 Colchester 1–1 Tranmere
  • 2025-02-01 Tranmere 1–3 Colchester
  • 2024-09-21 Colchester 3–0 Tranmere
  • 2024-04-01 Tranmere 1–1 Colchester
  • 2023-09-09 Colchester 2–0 Tranmere
League standing · 2026/27
Tranmere#13 pos15 pts12 pl0 GD
Colchester#19 pos12 pts11 pl-3 GD
Goals per game
Tranmere scored1.25
Colchester scored1
Tranmere conceded1.25
Colchester conceded1.27

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head record between Tranmere and Colchester?
In their last 6 meetings, Tranmere won 0, Colchester won 4 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.33 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Tranmere and Colchester?
Recent form — Tranmere 1W 2D 2L; Colchester 0W 4D 1L.

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