U’s to stop City march?

Colchester United take on league leaders Cardiff City in their next Championship instalment. Both teams are on a good run with Cardiff beating Sunderland away and Colchester gaining a good point at Norwich City on Tuesday.

Pre match chat;

‘I don’t think anyone could deny we were worth a draw and with a little bit of luck we could have come away with all three points.

We started very well, created good chances and I don’t think it was much of a surprise when we went in front. ‘

manager Geraint Williams belives Colchester were worthy of three point in their last outing at Norwich.

Colchester United Team News:

Chris Barker misses the game due to the terms of his loan deal from Cardiff, John White and George Elokobi are on standby.

Kevin Watson and Richard Garcia are doubts with injurues picked up V Coventry.

Player to watch: Greg Halford

The former Colchester youth teamer makes his 150th U’s appearence. will be looking to build on some recent good performances.

Cardiff City Team News:

Veteran Kevin Campbell will start for the Bluebirds after Steve Thompson was sidelined for the rest of the month.

Cardiff will also be without Arsenal loanee Kerrea Gilbert who completes a three game ban.

Player to watch: Michael Chopra

Ex- Newcastle striker has been scoring regulary since his move to Cardiff and will be the biggest threat to the U’s backline.

Match Facts & Stats

LAST SIX GAMES:
Colchester: WLWLWD
Cardiff: WWWLDW

TOP SCORERS
Colchester: Jamie Cureton (7)
Cardiff: Michael Chopra (10)

LAST TIME OUT
Tuesday 31st October 2006
Norwich City 1-1 Colchester
Sunderland 1-2 Cardiff City

LAST MEETING
Colchester 0-2 Cardiff (Carling Cup 1)

Match Prediction:

A point would be a good result for the U’s against the league leaders.

MATCH PREDICTION: U’s 2-2 Bluebirds

Next Fixtures:

Leeds V Colchester
Cardiff V Burnley