Colchester – Walsall

Colchester host Walsall in what promises to be a stern test for the bottom‑half side, who sit 19th with just 12 points from 11 games, having scored only 11 and conceded 14. Walsand arrive in solid form, occupying fourth place with 19 points after an unbeaten run of 11 matches, boasting a strong defensive record of just seven goals let in while netting 16. The gap between the two teams is evident in their recent form – Colchester have managed only two wins compared with Walsall’s flawless run of four victories. If the hosts are to climb out of the relegation zone, they will need to improve both their attack and defence against a Walsall side that has yet to taste defeat this season.