PREVIEW | Colchester vs Tranmere Rovers - team news, lineups, predictions

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·31 July 2025

PREVIEW | Colchester vs Tranmere Rovers - team news, lineups, predictions

Colchester host Tranmere Rovers this Saturday at the JobServe Community Stadium on Match Day one of the EFL League Two. Colchester mark their 35th participation in the competition, whilst Tranmere Rovers go into their 25th.

Last time out, Colchester drew 1-1 against Braintree Town (Pre-season 2025/26). In their last fixture, Tranmere Rovers suffered a 0-1 reverse against Wigan Athletic (Pre-season 2025/26).

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The last meeting between the two teams ended with Colchester winning 3-1.

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Last starting XIs

Colchester ( vs Barrow AFC 2025-05-03): Matt Macey, Rob Hunt, Fiacre Kelleher, Thomas Flanagan, Ellis Iandolo, Jack Tucker, Teddy Bishop, Jack Payne, Oscar Thorn, John-Kymani Gordon, Samson Tovide

Tranmere Rovers ( vs Newport County 2025-05-03): Luke McGee, Lee OConnor, Tom Davies, Jordan Turnbull, Cameron Norman, Jake Garrett, Chris Merrie, Kieron Morris, Sam Taylor, Omari Patrick, Kristian Dennis

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MANAGERS

Andy Crosby faced Colchester on one occasion, recording a loss
faced Tranmere Rovers on five occasions, recording one win, three draws, and one loss

HEAD TO HEAD

Colchester and Tranmere Rovers have faced each other 69 times, with Tranmere Rovers having the advantage: 25 wins, compared to 21 victories for Colchester.
At the JobServe Community Stadium, Colchester has an advantage in duels against Tranmere Rovers: 14 wins in 34 games. Tranmere Rovers have ten victories.
In the EFL League Two, 32 matches have been played between the two teams, with Colchester winning 12, nine draws, and 11 victories for Tranmere Rovers.