Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Colchester United 12th with 66 points, Tranmere Rovers 21st with 41, 25 apart. Tranmere Rovers's recent output outran their position: 15th on form over five rounds, 21st in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.17/1.72 for Tranmere Rovers and 1.35/1.07 for Colchester United (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.29.
Tranmere Rovers entered with three losses in a row. Colchester United had not won in 5 games.
The sides have met 23 times in the GioScore results database: 8 wins for Tranmere Rovers, 9 draws and 6 for Colchester United, at 2.57 goals per meeting.
The venue was Prenton Park, with room for 16,567 spectators. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 0-1.
Goal scorers
Colchester United: Jack Payne (75')
Key stats
Possession: Tranmere Rovers 38% · Colchester United 62% · Total shots: 17-17 · On target: 6-5 · Corners: 5-8