Match Discussion: Game 41 - The U's (A) Live

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Game 41 - The U's (A)

Team: Colchester United

Date: 05/04/2025

Where: Colchester Community Stadium

What line-up should Stuart Maynard opt for? What will be the key areas for the Magpies to get a victory? What do you think the final score will be?

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[Robbie 𝕏 @Robbie_NCFC]

So we are now down to the last six games of the regular league season. Notts have managed to get themselves back into the promotion mix with a couple of wins on the bounce.

The first of those six games is as tough as they come in this league. Colchester lie in 9th place just three points off a playoff place. They have everything to play for, so they will be a very tough nut to crack.

Colchester have a similar home record to Notts this season. They have lost five matches just like Notts & have a similar defensive record at home, conceding only 15 goals.

Colchester are similar to Notts in their footballing style. They like to control the game by possession based football.

This may help Notts as Colchester will want to be on the front foot & this may create space for the Notts players when attacking.

It Notts can remain tight at the back & exploit the space left by Colchester, it could help to facilitate a positive result for Notts.

I wonder if Stuart will keep the same side that started against the Dons. Notts did very well when using the high press on Wednesday. I wouldn't be surprised if Jatta was on the bench early doors for Notts in a tactical move from Maynard.