The Cobblers travel to Colchester this evening full of confidence after Saturday's 5-1 hammering of Crewe at Sixfields. The hosts are coming into the game after gaining a good point at Bristol Rovers at the weekend and have won their last two home games.
Team News
Colchester are sweating on the fitness of Stephen Gillespie who has picked up a calf injury whilst Johnnie Jackson could miss out with a chest problem. Lewis Gobern could make his first start since joining the club on loan from Wolves whilst fellow new face Simon Hackney, a big money signing from Carlisle this week could also play a part in the game.
Jason Crowe returns for the Cobblers after completing his two game suspension following his red card against Huddersfield Town a couple of weeks ago. Hat-trick hero Billy Clarke and fellow loanee Paul Rodgers are both expected to start again.
Form
Colchester were held to a goalless draw at Bristol Rovers at the weekend but are unbeaten in four games going into tonight's game. Their last home game saw the U's see off Cheltenham Town in a comfortable 3-1 victory.
The Cobblers are bouncing after an important 5-1 win over Crewe at the weekend, over first win of 2009. Danny Jackman and Liam Davis both found the net but Billy Clarke stole the show with a debut hat-trick rounded off by a penalty late in the game.
Recent Meetings
29/11/08: COBBLERS 1-2 COLCHESTER
Back in November at Sixfields, Clive Platt and former Cobbler Paul Reid score twice in quick succession to give Colchester a 2-0 half-time lead. Danny Jackman strikes with a deflected free kick in the second half but we can't find a way back into the game.
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...U's v Cobblers...
Games Played: 67
Colchester Wins: 26
Draws:14
Cobblers Wins: 27
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