Colchester United prepare for a key League Two trip to Newport County this Saturday, aiming to end a five-match winless run. The U's sit 19th in the table with 10 points from eight games, a position they will be desperate to improve upon at Rodney Parade.
Their recent form shows a pattern of draws, with four stalemates and one loss in their last five outings across league and EFL Trophy fixtures. The most recent was a 1-1 draw at home to Luton Town in the EFL Trophy on 3 October, a match that saw Bradley Ihionvein score a late equaliser. Before that, they drew 2-2 at Shrewsbury Town, lost 3-1 at Peterborough United in the Trophy, and played out 1-1 draws with both Cheltenham Town and Crewe Alexandra at home.
Newport County arrive with a mixed bag of results from their last five games. They drew 2-2 with Plymouth Argyle in the EFL Trophy last time out and played out a goalless draw at Gillingham. Their last league victory was a 2-1 home win over Grimsby Town on 26 September, preceded by a 2-0 EFL Trophy win at Swindon Town and a 0-0 draw at Accrington Stanley. The Exiles currently occupy 15th place, setting up a tight mid-table contest.
Manager Danny Cowley fielded a 4-2-3-1 formation against Luton. The starting lineup featured Tobi Lo-Tutala in goal, with a back four of Seth Kuffour, Paul Digby, Frankie Terry, and Ellis Iandolo. The midfield duo was Riley Harvey and Ben Perry, supporting an attacking trio of Moses Sesay, Oscar Thorn, and Bradley Lubala, with Kaan Kouassi leading the line.
With six points separating them from the automatic promotion places, this fixture represents a significant opportunity for Colchester to build momentum. The match kicks off at 15:00 on Saturday 10 October at Rodney Parade.
