Colchester – Accrington ST

Colchester host a struggling Accrington Stanley in what promises to be a pivotal clash in the lower half of the table. Sitting 13th with eight points from two wins, two draws and two defeats, the U’s have scored seven and conceded nine, while the visitors languish in 21st place on five points, having managed just one win and two draws from six games and a goal difference of minus three. The two sides have already exchanged points twice this season, and a victory for Colchester could see them inch closer to the safety zone, whereas Accrington will be desperate to pick up three points and climb out of the relegation zone. Both teams will be keen to improve their poor defensive records, making the encounter a potentially tight, hard‑fought affair.