Shrewsbury 0-2 Colchester
Updated
Colchester won: Shrewsbury 0-2 Colchester in the League Two (Round 3) on Sat, 16 Aug 2025 at The Croud Meadow, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Colchester goals: Samson Tovide 57', Kyreece Lisbie 83'. Sent off: Tommy McDermott (65'). Expected goals: 0.45-0.89. Possession: 46-54. Player of the match: Matt Macey (8.1).
Match report
Colchester beat Shrewsbury 2-0
Colchester beat Shrewsbury 2-0 away from home at The Croud Meadow on Saturday 16 August in the League Two.
Samson Tovide put Colchester ahead on 57' (0-1) and Kyreece Lisbie made it 0-2 on 83'.
Tommy McDermott (Shrewsbury) was sent off on 65'.
Shrewsbury had 46% of the ball, shots were 8-9 (1-4 on target) and expected goals finished 0.45-0.89.
Matt Macey (Colchester United) was player of the match with an 8.1 rating.
Attendance: 4,718. Referee: Michael Barlow.
Match stats
| Shrewsbury | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 46 | 54 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.45 | 0.89 |
| Total shots | 8 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 19 | 18 |
| Big chances | 0 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 226 (72%) | 323 (82%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 6 | 1 |
| Total shots | 8 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 3 |
Lineups
Shrewsbury (3-5-2): Elyh Harrison, Sam Stubbs, Thomas Anderson, William Boyle, Luca Hoole, Taylor Perry, Tommy McDermott, Harrison Biggins, Sam Clucas, John Marquis, George Lloyd
Colchester (4-2-3-1): Matt Macey, Rob Hunt, Jack Tucker, Tom Flanagan, Josh Powell, Ben Perry, Teddy Bishop, John-Kymani Gordon, Jack Payne, Owura Edwards, Samson Tovide
Key events
- 12' · Substitution · Arthur Read for Ben Perry (Colchester)
- 22' · Yellow card · William Boyle (Shrewsbury)
- 57' · Goal · Samson Tovide (Colchester)
- 65' · Red card · Tommy McDermott (Shrewsbury)
- 68' · Substitution · Alex Gilliead for Harrison Biggins (Shrewsbury)
- 70' · Yellow card · Jack Payne (Colchester)
- 71' · Substitution · Kyreece Lisbie for John-Kymani Gordon (Colchester)
- 71' · Substitution · Oscar Thorn for Jack Payne (Colchester)
- 71' · Substitution · Adrian Akande for Samson Tovide (Colchester)
- 79' · Yellow card · Taylor Perry (Shrewsbury)
- 82' · Substitution · Kane Vincent-Young for Teddy Bishop (Colchester)
- 83' · Goal · Kyreece Lisbie (Colchester)
- 84' · Substitution · Anthony Scully for William Boyle (Shrewsbury)
- 84' · Substitution · George Nurse for Sam Clucas (Shrewsbury)
All-time head-to-head
13 league meetings since 1993: Shrewsbury 2, draws 7, Colchester 4.
Questions
Who won Shrewsbury vs Colchester?
Colchester won, 0-2 (League Two) on Sat, 16 Aug 2025.
When and where is Shrewsbury vs Colchester?
Sat, 16 Aug 2025, 14:00 UTC at The Croud Meadow, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Shrewsbury and Colchester?
In 13 league meetings since 1993: Shrewsbury 2 wins, 7 draws, Colchester 4 wins (goals 15-19).