Colchester United entertain Leicester City in the next Championship encounter.
The two teams had contrasting fortunes in the FA Cup last week as the visisting Foxes drew their home tie with Premiership Fulham and the U’s were beaten 2-1 at League 2 Barnet.
The U’s though have their home league form to their advantage.
Vital Quotes:
Colchester United Team News:
Colchester skipper Karl Duguid is in line for a start after recovering from a chest injury and he may replace either Kevin McLeod or Richard Garcia.
On-loan West Ham forward Hogan Ephraim is also in contention to start.
Player to watch: Hogan Ephraim
Scored two goals for the reserves against Essex rivals Southend on Tuesday and is inline for his first U’s start.
leicester City Team News:
Leicester could be boosted by the return of striker Elvis Hammond, who is fit again after an ankle injury.
Midfielder Andy Johnson and defender Darren Kenton (both ankle) both played for the reserves in midweek but are still a little short on fitness.
Player to watch: Danny Cadimatrei
Just recently back from a drugs ban and scored the equaliser against Fulham in the cup.
Match Facts & Stats
LAST SIX GAMES
U’s: WWLWWL
Foxes: WWDWLL
TOP SCORERS
U’s: Jamie Cureton and Chris Iwelumo 13
Foxes: Iain Hume 7
Match Prediction:
Colchester United 1-1 Leicester City
Next Fixtures:
Ipswich Town V Colchester United
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