Colchester 0-1 Salford City
Updated
Salford City won: Colchester 0-1 Salford City in the League Two (Round 35) on Sat, 28 Feb 2026 at JobServe Community Stadium, Colchester, Essex. Salford City goals: Cole Stockton 78'. Expected goals: 0.55-1.72. Possession: 62-38. Player of the match: Matthew Young (8.7).
Match report
Salford City beat Colchester 1-0
Salford City squeezed past Colchester 1-0 away from home at JobServe Community Stadium on Saturday 28 February in the League Two.
Cole Stockton put Salford City ahead on 78' (0-1).
Colchester had 62% of the ball, shots were 8-15 (2-4 on target) and expected goals finished 0.55-1.72. Salford City were the better side on chances, too.
Matthew Young (Salford City) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 5,366. Referee: Ross Martin.
Match stats
| Colchester | Salford City | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 62 | 38 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.55 | 1.72 |
| Total shots | 8 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 19 | 36 |
| Big chances | 1 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 320 (74%) | 157 (60%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 2 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Total shots | 8 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 10 |
Lineups
Colchester (4-2-3-1): Matt Macey, Fin Back, Jack Tucker, Harvey Araujo, Rob Hunt, Arthur Read, Teddy Bishop, Kyreece Lisbie, Jack Payne, Romeo Akachukwu, Will Goodwin
Salford City (5-4-1): Matthew Young, Alfie Dorrington, Brandon Cooper, Zach Awe, Rosaire Longelo, Luke Garbutt, Benjamin Woodburn, Josh Austerfield, Jorge Grant, Kelly N'Mai, Ryan Graydon
Key events
- 31' · Yellow card · Rosaire Longelo (Salford City)
- 37' · Yellow card · Will Goodwin (Colchester)
- 41' · Yellow card · Arthur Read (Colchester)
- 43' · Yellow card · Fin Back (Colchester)
- 60' · Substitution · Jaden Williams for Romeo Akachukwu (Colchester)
- 60' · Substitution · Samson Tovide for Will Goodwin (Colchester)
- 68' · Substitution · Finley Barbrook for Teddy Bishop (Colchester)
- 69' · Substitution · Cole Stockton for Alfie Dorrington (Salford City)
- 78' · Goal · Cole Stockton (Salford City)
- 80' · Substitution · Ossama Ashley for Benjamin Woodburn (Salford City)
- 83' · Substitution · Harry Anderson for Fin Back (Colchester)
- 87' · Yellow card · Josh Austerfield (Salford City)
- 88' · Substitution · Fabio Borini for Kelly N'Mai (Salford City)
- 88' · Substitution · Oliver Turton for Rosaire Longelo (Salford City)
All-time head-to-head
14 league meetings since 2019: Colchester 6, draws 3, Salford City 5.
Questions
Who won Colchester vs Salford City?
Salford City won, 0-1 (League Two) on Sat, 28 Feb 2026.
When and where is Colchester vs Salford City?
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:00 UTC at JobServe Community Stadium, Colchester, Essex, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Colchester and Salford City?
In 14 league meetings since 2019: Colchester 6 wins, 3 draws, Salford City 5 wins (goals 17-17).