Match Report
6 points for Colchester United U21 (3rd), 13 for Leeds United U21 (2nd): a 7-point gap. Recent form told a different story for Colchester United U21: only 19th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 3rd. In league terms the two rates read 1.67/2.33 for Colchester United U21 and 2.5/1.5 for Leeds United U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.83.
Three consecutive defeats weighed on Colchester United U21. Leeds United U21 had lost three in a row, having scored in 6 consecutive games.
Wallace Binder Stadium in Maldon staged the fixture, a ground that holds 2,000. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Colchester United U21 led 1-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 1-2.