Tranmere 0-1 Colchester
Updated
Colchester won: Tranmere 0-1 Colchester in the League Two (Round 42) on Mon, 6 Apr 2026 at Prenton Park, Birkenhead, Merseyside. Colchester goals: Jack Payne 75'. Expected goals: 0.94-1.48. Possession: 38-62. Player of the match: Matt Macey (8.5).
Match report
Colchester beat Tranmere 1-0
Colchester edged Tranmere 1-0 away from home at Prenton Park on Monday 6 April in the League Two.
Jack Payne put Colchester ahead on 75' (0-1).
Tranmere had 38% of the ball, shots were 17-16 (6-5 on target) and expected goals finished 0.94-1.48.
Matt Macey (Colchester United) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 6,211. Referee: Scott Oldham.
Match stats
| Tranmere | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 38 | 62 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.94 | 1.48 |
| Total shots | 17 | 16 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 26 | 32 |
| Big chances | 1 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 168 (57%) | 343 (70%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 5 | 8 |
| Total shots | 17 | 16 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 14 |
Lineups
Tranmere (3-4-2-1): Marko Marosi, Aaron McGowan, William Tamen, Nathan Smith, Jayden Joseph, Lee O'Connor, Sam Finley, Patrick Brough, Omari Patrick, Zech Obiero, Joe Ironside
Colchester (4-2-3-1): Matt Macey, Kane Vincent-Young, Jack Tucker, Frankie Terry, Ellis Iandolo, Arthur Read, Teddy Bishop, Kyreece Lisbie, Jack Payne, Harry Anderson, Will Goodwin
Key events
- 28' · Yellow card · Arthur Read (Colchester)
- 46' · Substitution · Rob Hunt for Kane Vincent-Young (Colchester)
- 54' · Substitution · Finley Barbrook for Teddy Bishop (Colchester)
- 54' · Substitution · Owura Edwards for Kyreece Lisbie (Colchester)
- 62' · Substitution · Charlie Whitaker for Jayden Joseph (Tranmere)
- 68' · Yellow card · William Tamen (Tranmere)
- 75' · Goal · Jack Payne (Colchester)
- 76' · Substitution · Kaiyne Woolery for Joe Ironside (Tranmere)
- 76' · Substitution · Ryan Watson for Sam Finley (Tranmere)
- 83' · Substitution · Nohan Kenneh for Lee O'Connor (Tranmere)
- 83' · Substitution · Kristian Dennis for Zech Obiero (Tranmere)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Samuel Kuffour Jr. for Jack Payne (Colchester)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Jaden Williams for Will Goodwin (Colchester)
All-time head-to-head
36 league meetings since 2001: Tranmere 10, draws 16, Colchester 10.
Questions
Who won Tranmere vs Colchester?
Colchester won, 0-1 (League Two) on Mon, 6 Apr 2026.
When and where is Tranmere vs Colchester?
Mon, 6 Apr 2026, 14:00 UTC at Prenton Park, Birkenhead, Merseyside, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Tranmere and Colchester?
In 36 league meetings since 2001: Tranmere 10 wins, 16 draws, Colchester 10 wins (goals 45-42).