Colchester 2-1 Oldham
Updated
Colchester won: Colchester 2-1 Oldham in the League Two (Round 2) on Sat, 22 Aug 2026 at JobServe Community Stadium, Colchester, Essex. Colchester goals: Harry Anderson 63', Lewis Temple 90'+4 (og). Oldham goals: Keenan Appiah-Forson 20'. Sent off: Gus Scott-Morriss (45'). Expected goals: 2.37-0.27. Possession: 64-36. Player of the match: Oscar Thorn (8.4).
Match report
Colchester beat Oldham 2-1
Colchester came from behind to beat Oldham 2-1 at JobServe Community Stadium on Saturday 22 August in the League Two.
Keenan Appiah-Forson put Oldham ahead on 20' (0-1), Harry Anderson levelled for Colchester on 63' (1-1) and an own goal by Lewis Temple restored Colchester's lead on 90+4' (2-1).
A late own goal proved decisive.
Gus Scott-Morriss (Oldham) was sent off on 45+2'.
Colchester had 64% of the ball, shots were 17-6 (4-2 on target) and expected goals finished 2.37-0.27. Colchester were the better side on chances, too.
Oscar Thorn (Colchester United) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 5,186. Referee: James Durkin.
Match stats
| Colchester | Oldham | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 64 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.37 | 0.27 |
| Total shots | 17 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 34 | 13 |
| Big chances | 4 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 384 (80%) | 171 (62%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 5 |
| Corners | 8 | 2 |
| Total shots | 17 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 4 |
Lineups
Colchester (4-2-3-1): Thimothée Lo-Tutala, Kane Vincent-Young, Jack Tucker, Sean Raggett, Ellis Iandolo, Paul Digby, Rob Hunt, Oscar Thorn, Jack Payne, Harry Anderson, Bradley Ihionvien
Oldham (4-4-1-1): Mathew Hudson, Gus Scott-Morriss, Donervon Daniels, Ryan Delaney, Jamie Robson, Favour Fawunmi, Oliver Norburn, Keenan Appiah-Forson, Kane Drummond, Calum Kavanagh, Mike Fondop-Talum
Key events
- 20' · Goal · Keenan Appiah-Forson (Oldham)
- 28' · Yellow card · Ellis Iandolo (Colchester)
- 30' · Yellow card · Calum Kavanagh (Oldham)
- 36' · Yellow card · Kane Vincent-Young (Colchester)
- 45'+2 · Red card · Gus Scott-Morriss (Oldham)
- 46' · Substitution · Moses Sesay for Rob Hunt (Colchester)
- 46' · Substitution · Lewis Temple for Calum Kavanagh (Oldham)
- 51' · Yellow card · Oliver Norburn (Oldham)
- 52' · Substitution · Tom Pett for Favour Fawunmi (Oldham)
- 61' · Substitution · Jaden Williams for Paul Digby (Colchester)
- 62' · Substitution · Elliott Nevitt for Mike Fondop-Talum (Oldham)
- 63' · Goal · Harry Anderson (Colchester)
- 68' · Substitution · Leon Chiwome for Bradley Ihionvien (Colchester)
- 72' · Substitution · Noah Chilvers for Kane Drummond (Oldham)
- 75' · Yellow card · Mathew Hudson (Oldham)
- 82' · Substitution · Kien Connolly for Kane Vincent-Young (Colchester)
- 88' · Yellow card · Donervon Daniels (Oldham)
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · Elliott Nevitt (Oldham)
- 90'+4 · Goal · Lewis Temple (Colchester)
All-time head-to-head
42 league meetings since 1998: Colchester 12, draws 19, Oldham 11.
Questions
Who won Colchester vs Oldham?
Colchester won, 2-1 (League Two) on Sat, 22 Aug 2026.
When and where is Colchester vs Oldham?
Sat, 22 Aug 2026, 14:00 UTC at JobServe Community Stadium, Colchester, Essex, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Colchester and Oldham?
In 42 league meetings since 1998: Colchester 12 wins, 19 draws, Oldham 11 wins (goals 47-51).