Swindon 3-2 Colchester
Updated
Swindon won: Swindon 3-2 Colchester in the League Two (Round 24) on Wed, 1 Jan 2025 at The Nigel Eady County Ground, Swindon, Wiltshire. Swindon goals: Ollie Clarke 15', Aaron Drinan 82', George Cox 90'+8 (pen). Colchester goals: Jack Payne 44' (pen), Jack Payne 61' (pen). Sent off: Ellis Iandolo (90'). Expected goals: 1.67-1.71. Possession: 43-57. Player of the match: Jack Payne (8.8).
Match report
Swindon beat Colchester 3-2
Swindon came from behind to beat Colchester 3-2 at The Nigel Eady County Ground on Wednesday 1 January in the League Two.
Ollie Clarke put Swindon ahead on 15' (1-0), Jack Payne levelled for Colchester from the penalty spot on 44' (1-1), added another from the penalty spot on 61' (1-2), Aaron Drinan levelled for Swindon on 82' (2-2) and George Cox restored Swindon's lead from the penalty spot on 90+8' (3-2).
George Cox's 90+8' strike proved decisive.
Ellis Iandolo (Colchester) was sent off on 90+4'.
Swindon had 43% of the ball, shots were 15-6 (6-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.67-1.71.
Jack Payne (Colchester United) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 7,680. Referee: Tom Reeves.
Match stats
| Swindon | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 43 | 57 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.67 | 1.71 |
| Total shots | 15 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 18 | 13 |
| Big chances | 3 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 164 (63%) | 256 (73%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 2 |
| Corners | 3 | 3 |
| Total shots | 15 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 0 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 4 |
Lineups
Swindon (5-3-2): Daniel Barden, Will Wright, Ryan Delaney, Billy Kirkman, Tunmise Sobowale, George Cox, Ollie Clarke, Nnamdi Ofoborh, Joel Cotterill, Harry Smith, Kabongo Tshimanga
Colchester (4-2-3-1): Matt Macey, Mandela Egbo, Aaron Donnelly, Tom Flanagan, Ellis Iandolo, Jamie McDonnell, Teddy Bishop, Harry Anderson, Jack Payne, John-Kymani Gordon, Tom Hopper
Key events
- 15' · Goal · Ollie Clarke (Swindon)
- 30' · Yellow card · Jamie McDonnell (Colchester)
- 44' · Goal · Jack Payne (Colchester)
- 45'+1 · Yellow card · Tunmise Sobowale (Swindon)
- 45'+1 · Yellow card · John-Kymani Gordon (Colchester)
- 54' · Substitution · Aaron Drinan for Harry Smith (Swindon)
- 60' · Yellow card · Daniel Barden (Swindon)
- 61' · Goal · Jack Payne (Colchester)
- 68' · Substitution · Gavin Kilkenny for Ollie Clarke (Swindon)
- 72' · Substitution · Daniel Butterworth for Joel Cotterill (Swindon)
- 73' · Substitution · Paul Glatzel for Kabongo Tshimanga (Swindon)
- 73' · Substitution · Rosaire Longelo for Tunmise Sobowale (Swindon)
- 73' · Substitution · Lyle Taylor for Tom Hopper (Colchester)
- 78' · Yellow card · Ellis Iandolo (Colchester)
- 82' · Goal · Aaron Drinan (Swindon)
- 86' · Substitution · Owura Edwards for Harry Anderson (Colchester)
- 90'+4 · Red card · Ellis Iandolo (Colchester)
- 90'+6 · Substitution · Fiacre Kelleher for Teddy Bishop (Colchester)
- 90'+8 · Goal · George Cox (Swindon)
- 90'+9 · Yellow card · George Cox (Swindon)
All-time head-to-head
43 league meetings since 2000: Swindon 15, draws 11, Colchester 17.
Questions
Who won Swindon vs Colchester?
Swindon won, 3-2 (League Two) on Wed, 1 Jan 2025.
When and where is Swindon vs Colchester?
Wed, 1 Jan 2025, 15:00 UTC at The Nigel Eady County Ground, Swindon, Wiltshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Swindon and Colchester?
In 43 league meetings since 2000: Swindon 15 wins, 11 draws, Colchester 17 wins (goals 47-56).