Colchester will be looking to bounce back from the weekend defeat to Wolves on Wednesday night as they entertain Sheffield Wednesday in the Coca-Cola Championship. The U’s haven’t lost too the Yorkshire men since their relegation from the Premiership.
Pre match chat:
‘Wednesday will be a big game for us. We have to start another unbeaten run. Sheffield are a team that we have to make the most of as they are struggling near the bottom of the table’
Defender Pat Baldwin knows the importance of Wednesdays’ match after the Wolves defeat.
Colchester United Team News:
Marino Keith remains Colchester`s’ only injury worry though manager Geraint Williams may shuffle his pack with Kevin McLeod, Johnnie Jackson and Jamie Guy in the mix.
Player to watch: Jamie Cureton
The Colchester striker will be looking for his first goal since the draw at Luton on 12th September. His next goal though will be his 150th goal in league football.
Sheffield Wednesday Team News:
Drew Talbot is fit for Wednesday after being stretchered off with cramp against Barnsley.
Captain Graham Coughlan (hamstring) and Glenn Whelan (calf) face late fitness tests.
Player to watch: Chris Brunt
Wednesday’s top scorer will be on a high after his derby day winning strike.
Match stats:
LAST SIX GAMES
Colchester:WDWDWL
Sheff.Wed:DDWLLW
TOP SCORERS:
Colchester:Jamie Cureton 4
Sheff.Wed: Chris Brunt 3
LAST MEETING:
Colchester 1-1 Sheff.Wed
LAST GAMES:
Wolves 1-0 Colchester
Sheff.Wed 2-1 Barnsley
NEXT GAMES
Mon 23rd October Coventry V Colchester
Sat 21st October Sheff.Wed V QPR
Ref Watch:
REFEREE:R BEEBY
ASSISTANTS:RG JAMES & GJ LEWIS
FOURTH OFFICIAL:J PEARCE
Match Prediction:
Colchester were unlucky to lose at Wolves and will be looking to bounce back straight away while Wednesday will be on a high following a derby win over Barnsley. However i think the tight Layer Road ground and the fact that the U’s have a good recent record against Wednesday will mean a win for the U’s.
SCORE PREDICTION: Colchester 2-1 Sheff.Wed
Next Fixtures:
COLCHESTER: away V Coventry
SHEFF.WED: home V QPR
You should win this tie