Colchester lineup today vs Walsall

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Colchester's expected lineup vs Walsall, Sat 31 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 15 matches): Lo-Tutala (14); Tucker (14), Iandolo (14), Hunt (12), Raggett (9); Thorn (12), Sesay (10), Payne (10), Williams (8); Anderson (10), Ihionvien (8). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Northampton match on 24 Oct.

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  • TRANSFERGordon leaves5 Oct · Free agent
  • TRANSFEROni goes out on loan2 Oct · Loan
  • TRANSFERLubala signs from Stevenage24 Sep · Free agent
  • TRANSFEREvans returns from loan22 Sep · Loan
  • TRANSFERTovide leaves for Huddersfield2 Sep · Free agent
  • TRANSFERKouassi signs from Blackpool31 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERWilliams signs from Crawley Town30 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERSesay joins on loan from Southampton20 Aug · Loan

Colchester predicted lineup vs Walsall

MOST USED XI

Colchester's expected lineup at home to Walsall in the L2 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 15 official matches: Lo-Tutala in goal, a back four of Tucker, Iandolo, Hunt and Raggett, and Anderson and Ihionvien further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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Team news

  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 27 of the last 30 matches.
  • Based on starts across 15 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Colchester, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Colchester are 21st in the L2 on 12 points from 12 games. They have W0 D3 L2 in their last five.

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Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 27 of last 30
4-2-3-1
90%
5-4-1
7%
5-3-2
3%

Most Common Colchester Starting XI

Based on 15 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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Colchester transfers

LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES
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IN · 7
  • LLubalafrom StevenageFree agentSEP '26
  • KKouassifrom BlackpoolTransferAUG '26
  • WWilliamsfrom Crawley TownTransferAUG '26
  • SSesayfrom SouthamptonLoanAUG '26
  • TThornfrom LincolnLoanAUG '26
  • LLo-Tutalafrom Hull CityLoanAUG '26
  • CChiwomefrom WolvesLoanJUL '26
OUT · 5
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Colchester

What is Colchester's expected lineup today?
Colchester's expected lineup at home to Walsall in the L2 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 15 official matches: Lo-Tutala in goal, a back four of Tucker, Iandolo, Hunt and Raggett, and Anderson and Ihionvien further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Lo-Tutala, Tucker, Iandolo, Hunt, Raggett, Thorn, Sesay, Payne, Williams, Anderson, Ihionvien.
Who started Colchester's last match?
Colchester's starting XI on 24 Oct 2026 in the League Two (4-2-3-1): T. Lo-Tutala, R. Hunt, J. Tucker, F. Terry, E. Iandolo, J. Williams, Ben Perry, O. Thorn, M. Sesay, B. Lubala, B. Ihionvien.
What was Colchester's last result?
Colchester lost to Northampton 0–2 on 24 Oct 2026.
When did Colchester last win?
Colchester last won on 29 Aug 2026, beating Rochdale 1–0.
Who takes penalties for Colchester?
J. Payne has taken the most penalties for Colchester this season, scoring 0 of 1.
Who has made the most starts for Colchester this season?
E. Iandolo leads with 14 starts for Colchester across all competitions this season.
What formation does Colchester use most often?
Colchester have used a 4-2-3-1 in 13 of their 15 matches this season.
Which Colchester goalkeeper has started the most this season?
Thimothee Lo-Tutala has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Colchester this season, starting 14 matches.
Which Colchester defender has started the most this season?
Ellis Iandolo has made the most starts as defender for Colchester this season, starting 14 matches.
Which Colchester midfielder has started the most this season?
Oscar Thorn has made the most starts as midfielder for Colchester this season, starting 12 matches.
Which Colchester forward has started the most this season?
Harry Anderson has made the most starts as forward for Colchester this season, starting 10 matches.
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Colchester past seasons

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2024-25League Two10th67
2023-24League Two22nd45
2022-23League Two20th49
2021-22League Two15th55
2020-21League Two20th51
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