Colchester 3-0 Swindon
Updated
Colchester won: Colchester 3-0 Swindon in the League Two (Round 43) on Fri, 10 Apr 2026 at JobServe Community Stadium, Colchester, Essex. Colchester goals: Arthur Read 48', Will Goodwin 54', Harry Anderson 69'. Sent off: James Ball (29'). Expected goals: 2.36-0.15. Possession: 65-35. Player of the match: Ellis Iandolo (9).
Match report
Colchester rout Swindon 3-0
Colchester ran riot against Swindon 3-0 at JobServe Community Stadium on Friday 10 April in the League Two.
Arthur Read put Colchester ahead on 48' (1-0), Will Goodwin made it 2-0 on 54' and Harry Anderson made it 3-0 on 69'.
James Ball (Swindon) was sent off on 29'.
Colchester had 65% of the ball, shots were 25-4 (10-1 on target) and expected goals finished 2.36-0.15. Colchester were the better side on chances, too.
Ellis Iandolo (Colchester United) was player of the match with a 9 rating.
Attendance: 4,880. Referee: Paul Howard.
Match stats
| Colchester | Swindon | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 65 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.36 | 0.15 |
| Total shots | 25 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 56 | 6 |
| Big chances | 4 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 459 (79%) | 197 (63%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Corners | 10 | 1 |
| Total shots | 25 | 4 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 8 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 3 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 20 | 1 |
Lineups
Colchester (4-2-3-1): Matt Macey, Rob Hunt, Jack Tucker, Frankie Terry, Ellis Iandolo, Finley Barbrook, Arthur Read, Harry Anderson, Jack Payne, Owura Edwards, Will Goodwin
Swindon (4-1-4-1): Connor Ripley, Joel McGregor, Jamie Knight-Lebel, Will Wright, Jake Batty, Tom Nichols, Darren Oldaker, James Ball, Aidan Borland, Junior Hoilett, Aaron Drinan
Key events
- 29' · Red card · James Ball (Swindon)
- 48' · Goal · Arthur Read (Colchester)
- 54' · Goal · Will Goodwin (Colchester)
- 59' · Substitution · Ollie Clarke for Tom Nichols (Swindon)
- 59' · Substitution · Fletcher Holman for Junior Hoilett (Swindon)
- 59' · Substitution · Ollie Palmer for Aidan Borland (Swindon)
- 62' · Substitution · Romeo Akachukwu for Arthur Read (Colchester)
- 64' · Yellow card · Ellis Iandolo (Colchester)
- 69' · Goal · Harry Anderson (Colchester)
- 74' · Substitution · Filozofe Mabete for Will Wright (Swindon)
- 74' · Substitution · Billy Bodin for Aaron Drinan (Swindon)
- 79' · Substitution · Jaden Williams for Will Goodwin (Colchester)
- 79' · Substitution · Samson Tovide for Owura Edwards (Colchester)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Fin Back for Ellis Iandolo (Colchester)
All-time head-to-head
43 league meetings since 2000: Colchester 17, draws 11, Swindon 15.
Questions
Who won Colchester vs Swindon?
Colchester won, 3-0 (League Two) on Fri, 10 Apr 2026.
When and where is Colchester vs Swindon?
Fri, 10 Apr 2026, 18:45 UTC at JobServe Community Stadium, Colchester, Essex, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Colchester and Swindon?
In 43 league meetings since 2000: Colchester 17 wins, 11 draws, Swindon 15 wins (goals 56-47).