Colchester 2-1 Accrington
Updated
Colchester won: Colchester 2-1 Accrington in the League Two (Round 25) on Tue, 14 Apr 2026 at JobServe Community Stadium, Colchester, Essex. Colchester goals: Will Goodwin 43', Jack Payne 86'. Accrington goals: Shaun Whalley 33'. Expected goals: 2.02-1.13. Possession: 72-28. Player of the match: Will Goodwin (8.4).
Match report
Colchester beat Accrington 2-1
Colchester came from behind to beat Accrington 2-1 at JobServe Community Stadium on Tuesday 14 April in the League Two.
Shaun Whalley put Accrington ahead on 33' (0-1), Will Goodwin levelled for Colchester on 43' (1-1) and Jack Payne restored Colchester's lead on 86' (2-1).
Jack Payne's 86' strike proved decisive.
Colchester had 72% of the ball, shots were 17-11 (7-3 on target) and expected goals finished 2.02-1.13.
Will Goodwin (Colchester United) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 4,298. Referee: Jacob Miles.
Match stats
| Colchester | Accrington | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 72 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.02 | 1.13 |
| Total shots | 17 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 36 | 13 |
| Big chances | 3 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 436 (81%) | 120 (59%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 1 |
| Corners | 6 | 2 |
| Total shots | 17 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 8 |
Lineups
Colchester (4-2-3-1): Matt Macey, Rob Hunt, Jack Tucker, Frankie Terry, Kane Vincent-Young, Arthur Read, Finley Barbrook, Harry Anderson, Jack Payne, Owura Edwards, Will Goodwin
Accrington (4-2-3-1): Oliver Wright, Connor O'Brien, Farrend Rawson, Devon Matthews, Freddie Sass, Liam Coyle, Luke Butterfield, Shaun Whalley, Isaac Sinclair, Charlie Brown, Josh Woods
Key events
- 28' · Yellow card · Will Goodwin (Colchester)
- 31' · Yellow card · Arthur Read (Colchester)
- 33' · Goal · Shaun Whalley (Accrington)
- 43' · Goal · Will Goodwin (Colchester)
- 63' · Yellow card · Josh Woods (Accrington)
- 64' · Substitution · Samson Tovide for Kane Vincent-Young (Colchester)
- 72' · Yellow card · Rob Hunt (Colchester)
- 76' · Substitution · Romeo Akachukwu for Finley Barbrook (Colchester)
- 76' · Substitution · Kyreece Lisbie for Will Goodwin (Colchester)
- 78' · Substitution · Paddy Madden for Shaun Whalley (Accrington)
- 86' · Goal · Jack Payne (Colchester)
- 89' · Substitution · Samuel Kuffour Jr. for Owura Edwards (Colchester)
- 90'+7 · Yellow card · Jack Tucker (Colchester)
All-time head-to-head
11 league meetings since 2016: Colchester 2, draws 3, Accrington 6.
Questions
Who won Colchester vs Accrington?
Colchester won, 2-1 (League Two) on Tue, 14 Apr 2026.
When and where is Colchester vs Accrington?
Tue, 14 Apr 2026, 18:45 UTC at JobServe Community Stadium, Colchester, Essex, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Colchester and Accrington?
In 11 league meetings since 2016: Colchester 2 wins, 3 draws, Accrington 6 wins (goals 10-16).