Colchester United have been the talk of the press this week after extending their winning run at home to ten matches after a 4-1 victory over Luton Town.
Wolves, who beat the U’s 1-0 at Molineux earlier in the season have won their last three games, two of which have been away from home.
Pre match chat:
Colchester United Team News:
Karl Duguid has been included in the squad after missing the boxing day clash with Luton due to an eye injury.
Chris Iwelumo and Pat Baldwin both recovered from knocks picked up against Preston to play against the Hatters and are expected to continue.
Wayne brown has been included despite recieving treatment on a groin injury.
COLCHESTER SQUAD
Aidan Davison, Dean Gerken, Garry Richards, Greg Halford, George Elokobi, John White, Wayne Brown, Pat Baldwin, Chris Barker, Hogan Ephraim, Richard Garcia, Kevin McLeod, Karl Duguid, Kem Izzet, Johnnie Jackson, Kevin Watson, Jamie Guy, Chris Iwelumo, Jamie Cureton.
Player to watch: Chris Iwelumo
Two goals on Boxing day saw the big scot take his season tally to 12 and draw level with strike partner Jamie Cureton in the goalscoring charts.
Wolves Team News:
Wolves’ on-loan winger Michael Kightly misses out through suspension, so Rohan Ricketts is likely to be recalled.
Jay Bothroyd (thigh) is missing, Jody Craddock (Achilles) is doubtful and Kevin O’Connor is still out of action.
Player to watch: Rohan Ricketts
Match Facts & Stats
Match Prediction:
Colchester 3-2 Wolves
Next Fixtures:
qpr V COLCHESTER UNITED
MONDAY 1st JANUARY 2007
KO:3.00
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