The Cobblers will be looking to build on the Tuesday night victory over Leeds United when Colchester United come to Sixfields tomorrow afternoon. Stuart Gray’s side have recorded back to back wins in the last week and confidence is back to a good level in the camp.
Team News
The Cobblers will still be without Adebayo Akinfenwa, Chris Doig and Colin Larkin ahead of the game whilst Danny Jackman is struggling. Abdul Osman is back in training and could feature.
Colchester could hand goalkeeper Jimmy Walker his first start in two and a half years at Sixfields but Kemal Izzet is doubtful. Anthony Wordsworth misses the game through suspension.
Form
The Cobblers have recorded back to back wins in the past week at Hereford and on home turf against Leeds and this game in hand could propel Stuart Gray’s side into the top half of the table.
Colchester recovered from last weekend’s defeat at Peterborough by beating fellow strugglers Yeovil Town on Tuesday night.
Recent Meetings
23/11/05: COLCHESTER 3-2 COBBLERS (LDV Vans Trophy 2nd Round)
Andy Kirk gives the Cobblers a first half lead but George Elokobi equalizes just before the hour mark. Pedj Bojic’s goal looks to have sealed progression in the trophy but a last minute strike from Richard Garcia takes the tie to extra time. Neil Danns scores in the 101st minute to win the game in extra time.
20/01/04: COBBLERS 2-3 COLCHESTER (LDV Vans Trophy Area Semi Final)
Richard Walker puts the Cobblers 2-0 up at Sixfields but after Ian Sampson’s sending off, Scott McGleish scores a hat-trick to give the visitors the win and a place in the area final in extra time.
04/03/03: COLCHESTER 2-0 COBBLERS
Gareth Williams and Scott McGleish give the U’s a comfortable win at their old Layer Road ground.
17/09/02: COBBLERS 4-1 COLCHESTER
Marco Gabbiadini scores a hat-trick for the Cobblers as they brush aside Colchester in a rare win in the relegation season of 02/03. Armand One gets the other goal of the Cobblers four while an Ian Sampson own goal is the visitor’s only reply.
Head to Head…Cobblers v U’s…
Games Played: 66
Cobblers Wins: 27
Draws: 14
Colchester Wins: 25
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