Colchester – Salford City

Colchester host Salford City in what promises to be a tightly contested fixture, with both sides sitting in the lower half of the table. The U’s sit 13th with eight points from six games – two wins, two draws and two defeats – and a modest –2 goal difference after scoring seven and conceding nine. Salford, three places below them in 15th, have collected seven points, also from two victories but only one draw and three losses, matching Colchester’s 7‑9 goal tally. With just a single point separating the two clubs, the encounter could prove pivotal in the battle to climb out of the relegation zone. Both teams will be eager to improve their positions before the winter break, making the atmosphere at the stadium likely to be intense and decisive.