Colchester 2-1 Walsall
Updated
Colchester won: Colchester 2-1 Walsall in the League Two (Round 31) on Sat, 8 Feb 2025 at JobServe Community Stadium, Colchester, Essex. Colchester goals: Teddy Bishop 69', Owura Edwards 74'. Walsall goals: Charlie Lakin 65'. Sent off: Taylor Allen (78'). Expected goals: 0.74-0.56. Possession: 65-35. Player of the match: Ellis Iandolo (8.3).
Match report
Colchester beat Walsall 2-1
Colchester came from behind to beat Walsall 2-1 at JobServe Community Stadium on Saturday 8 February in the League Two.
Charlie Lakin put Walsall ahead on 65' (0-1), Teddy Bishop levelled for Colchester on 69' (1-1) and Owura Edwards restored Colchester's lead on 74' (2-1).
Taylor Allen (Walsall) was sent off on 78'.
Colchester had 65% of the ball, shots were 9-9 (3-4 on target) and expected goals finished 0.74-0.56.
Ellis Iandolo (Colchester United) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 4,734. Referee: Lee Swabey.
Match stats
| Colchester | Walsall | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 65 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.74 | 0.56 |
| Total shots | 9 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 25 | 18 |
| Big chances | 0 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 360 (76%) | 153 (63%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 2 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
| Total shots | 9 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 7 |
Lineups
Colchester (4-2-3-1): Matt Macey, Mandela Egbo, Fiacre Kelleher, Tom Flanagan, Ellis Iandolo, Jamie McDonnell, Teddy Bishop, Harry Anderson, Jack Payne, Owura Edwards, Lyle Taylor
Walsall (3-5-2): Tommy Simkin, Oisin McEntee, David Okagbue, Taylor Allen, Connor Barrett, Jamie Jellis, Ryan Stirk, Charlie Lakin, Liam Gordon, Jamille Matt, Ellis Harrison
Key events
- 19' · Yellow card · Taylor Allen (Walsall)
- 53' · Yellow card · Tom Flanagan (Colchester)
- 57' · Yellow card · Fiacre Kelleher (Colchester)
- 62' · Yellow card · Jamille Matt (Walsall)
- 65' · Goal · Charlie Lakin (Walsall)
- 66' · Substitution · Albert Adomah for Jamille Matt (Walsall)
- 69' · Goal · Teddy Bishop (Colchester)
- 74' · Goal · Owura Edwards (Colchester)
- 78' · Red card · Taylor Allen (Walsall)
- 83' · Yellow card · Jack Payne (Colchester)
- 85' · Substitution · Kane Vincent-Young for Owura Edwards (Colchester)
- 86' · Substitution · Danny Johnson for Ellis Harrison (Walsall)
- 86' · Substitution · Brandon Comley for Charlie Lakin (Walsall)
- 86' · Substitution · Levi Amantchi for Ryan Stirk (Walsall)
- 89' · Yellow card · Oisin McEntee (Walsall)
- 90'+4 · Substitution · Tyreece Simpson for Lyle Taylor (Colchester)
- 90'+7 · Substitution · Arthur Read for Teddy Bishop (Colchester)
- 90'+7 · Substitution · Jack Tucker for Jack Payne (Colchester)
- 90'+9 · Yellow card · Tyreece Simpson (Colchester)
All-time head-to-head
42 league meetings since 1993: Colchester 15, draws 12, Walsall 15.
Questions
Who won Colchester vs Walsall?
Colchester won, 2-1 (League Two) on Sat, 8 Feb 2025.
When and where is Colchester vs Walsall?
Sat, 8 Feb 2025, 15:00 UTC at JobServe Community Stadium, Colchester, Essex, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Colchester and Walsall?
In 42 league meetings since 1993: Colchester 15 wins, 12 draws, Walsall 15 wins (goals 45-49).