Accrington ST – Colchester

Accrington Stanley’s home draw with Colchester ended in a lively 2‑2 stalemate, leaving the visitors still perched in mid‑table at 13th with eight points from eight games, while the hosts slipped further down to 21st with just five points. The result kept Accrington’s goal deficit at –3, having scored ten and conceded thirteen, whereas Colchester’s goal difference remained –2 after netting seven and letting in nine. Both sides have now taken a point from their head‑to‑head meetings this season, the only previous encounter also ending level. The single point gained by Accrington does little to lift them out of the relegation zone, while Colchester’s modest haul keeps them safely away from the danger spots.