With Luke Chambers suspended, Tom Eastman could come into the defence. Hayden Mullins has flipped between a 4-2-3-1 and a 3-4-1-2 so far this season and the head coach could do likewise in-game on Saturday, to keep the visitors guessing. Kwesi Appiah and Ashley Nadesan could come in up top for Tom Nichols and Sam Ashford. Tyler Frost may replace Jack Payne and start on the left wing, with Will Ferry shifting over to the right of the midfield quartet and Jack Powell starting in central midfield. Versatile forward Reece Grego-Cox is recovering from injury and has been fit enough for light training.
After a 3-2 victory at Barrow last time out, Colchester United have enjoyed a steady start to their League Two campaign, losing just one of their opening six league encounters. Crawley Town were also victorious last time out, thanks to Nick Tsaroulla's 90th-minute belter against Carlisle, giving John Yems' side the second win of their campaign. The hosts may edge this one. 2:1
After a 3-2 victory at Barrow last time out, Colchester United have enjoyed a steady start to their League Two campaign, losing just one of their opening six league encounters. Crawley Town were also victorious last time out, thanks to Nick Tsaroulla's 90th-minute belter against Carlisle, giving John Yems' side the second win of their campaign. The hosts may edge this one. 2:1
With Luke Chambers suspended, Tom Eastman could come into the defence. Hayden Mullins has flipped between a 4-2-3-1 and a 3-4-1-2 so far this season and the head coach could do likewise in-game on Saturday, to keep the visitors guessing. Kwesi Appiah and Ashley Nadesan could come in up top for Tom Nichols and Sam Ashford. Tyler Frost may replace Jack Payne and start on the left wing, with Will Ferry shifting over to the right of the midfield quartet and Jack Powell starting in central midfield. Versatile forward Reece Grego-Cox is recovering from injury and has been fit enough for light training.