Colchester United will host Gillingham in a crucial Sky Bet League Two match at the JobServe Community Stadium on Saturday, December 6, 2025. The kick-off is scheduled for 12:30 PM.
Team News
Colchester have welcomed back Armani Little, who is available after serving a two-match suspension. However, Conor Masterson remains sidelined due to a calf injury. Manager Gareth Ainsworth is hopeful that Andy Smith and Shad Ogie may be available for selection.
Sam Vokes is also a significant concern; he will undergo a late fitness test following a calf issue that forced him off in the previous match against Shrewsbury. Josh Andrews, who replaced Vokes, aims to earn a starting position after a strong performance in the second half.
Unfortunately, Colchester’s captain, Tom Flanagan, will miss this match due to a knee injury. Milton Oni is still recovering from an ACL injury and is not expected to feature yet. On a positive note, Kyreece Lisbie and Micah Mbick, who both scored in the recent victory against Cheltenham, are likely to retain their places in the starting XI.
Manager Comments
Danny Cowley’s Perspective
Colchester United’s manager, Danny Cowley, shared his insights about the upcoming challenge: “I have faced Gareth Ainsworth and his assistant, Richard Dobson, many times. Their teams possess excellent spirit and resilience. They play aggressively, delivering numerous attempts into the box, which tests our defensive organization.”
Gareth Ainsworth’s Thoughts
Gillingham’s manager, Gareth Ainsworth, acknowledged the challenge ahead: “Colchester is a formidable opponent. They are on a good run and showcase effective counter-attacking football, particularly after their slow start. We must perform at our peak to compete.”
Previous Meetings
Historically, Colchester United leads the head-to-head record against Gillingham with 33 victories compared to Gillingham’s 32. There have also been 28 drawn encounters. The last time Gillingham won at the JobServe Community Stadium was on New Year’s Day, 2024, where Scott Malone’s deflected shot secured the victory after a goalless first half.
Ticket Information
- Tickets can only be purchased through the away ticket portal on the Colchester website.
- Tickets purchased for the original match date will automatically transfer to the new date.
- For those unable to attend the rescheduled match, refunds can be facilitated by contacting customer service.
Streaming Details
Fans will have the option to stream Saturday’s fixture live on Sky Sports+. Audio passes are available at a one-off fee. For overseas supporters, a video feed with commentary from BBC Radio Kent can be accessed for a separate fee.
Match Odds
| Outcome | Odds |
|---|---|
| Colchester United Win | 19/20 |
| Draw | 9/4 |
| Gillingham Win | 13/5 |
Match Officials
- Referee: Oliver Mackey
- Assistants: Marcus Carmichael and Anthony Da Costa
- Fourth Official: Alex Bradley
