Colchester 1-2 Cambridge United
Updated
Cambridge United won: Colchester 1-2 Cambridge United in the League Two (Round 4) on Tue, 19 Aug 2025 at JobServe Community Stadium, Colchester, Essex. Colchester goals: Arthur Read 13'. Cambridge United goals: James Brophy 45', Mamadou Jobe 45'+2. Expected goals: 0.67-0.95. Possession: 51-49. Player of the match: Mamadou Jobe (8.2).
Match report
Cambridge United beat Colchester 2-1
Cambridge United came from behind to beat Colchester 2-1 away from home at JobServe Community Stadium on Tuesday 19 August in the League Two.
Arthur Read put Colchester ahead on 13' (1-0), James Brophy levelled for Cambridge United on 45' (1-1) and Mamadou Jobe restored Cambridge United's lead on 45+2' (1-2).
Colchester had 51% of the ball, shots were 9-14 (3-4 on target) and expected goals finished 0.67-0.95.
Mamadou Jobe (Cambridge United) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 6,834. Referee: Richard Eley.
Match stats
| Colchester | Cambridge United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 51 | 49 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.67 | 0.95 |
| Total shots | 9 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 12 | 23 |
| Big chances | 1 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 249 (71%) | 213 (67%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 4 |
| Corners | 2 | 11 |
| Total shots | 9 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 10 |
Lineups
Colchester (4-2-3-1): Matt Macey, Kane Vincent-Young, Jack Tucker, Tom Flanagan, Rob Hunt, Teddy Bishop, Arthur Read, Oscar Thorn, Jack Payne, Adrian Akande, Samson Tovide
Cambridge United (4-2-3-1): Jake Eastwood, Liam Bennett, Mamadou Jobe, Kelland Watts, Ben Purrington, Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu, Dominic Ball, Elias Kachunga, Sullay Kaikai, James Brophy, Louis Appere
Key events
- 13' · Goal · Arthur Read (Colchester)
- 39' · Yellow card · Mamadou Jobe (Cambridge United)
- 44' · Yellow card · Jack Payne (Colchester)
- 45' · Goal · James Brophy (Cambridge United)
- 45'+2 · Goal · Mamadou Jobe (Cambridge United)
- 56' · Yellow card · Dominic Ball (Cambridge United)
- 66' · Substitution · Kyreece Lisbie for Jack Payne (Colchester)
- 66' · Substitution · Josh Powell for Kane Vincent-Young (Colchester)
- 66' · Substitution · Owura Edwards for Adrian Akande (Colchester)
- 67' · Yellow card · Samson Tovide (Colchester)
- 68' · Yellow card · Kelland Watts (Cambridge United)
- 71' · Substitution · James Gibbons for James Brophy (Cambridge United)
- 72' · Substitution · Shane McLoughlin for Elias Kachunga (Cambridge United)
- 76' · Substitution · Dominic Gape for Teddy Bishop (Colchester)
- 76' · Substitution · Jaden Williams for Samson Tovide (Colchester)
- 83' · Substitution · Kylian Kouassi for Louis Appere (Cambridge United)
- 90'+3 · Yellow card · Liam Bennett (Cambridge United)
- 90'+5 · Substitution · Zeno Ibsen Rossi for Liam Bennett (Cambridge United)
All-time head-to-head
24 league meetings since 1995: Colchester 9, draws 5, Cambridge United 10.
Questions
Who won Colchester vs Cambridge United?
Cambridge United won, 1-2 (League Two) on Tue, 19 Aug 2025.
When and where is Colchester vs Cambridge United?
Tue, 19 Aug 2025, 18:45 UTC at JobServe Community Stadium, Colchester, Essex, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Colchester and Cambridge United?
In 24 league meetings since 1995: Colchester 9 wins, 5 draws, Cambridge United 10 wins (goals 35-35).