Swindon 3-1 Colchester
Updated
Swindon won: Swindon 3-1 Colchester in the League Two (Round 5) on Sat, 5 Sept 2026 at The Nigel Eady County Ground, Swindon, Wiltshire. Swindon goals: Aaron Drinan 49', Aaron Drinan 77', Aaron Drinan 79'. Colchester goals: Kylian Kouassi 13'. Expected goals: 2.06-1.49. Possession: 39-61. Player of the match: Aaron Drinan (9.2).
Match report
Swindon beat Colchester 3-1
Swindon came from behind to beat Colchester 3-1 at The Nigel Eady County Ground on Saturday 5 September in the League Two.
Kylian Kouassi put Colchester ahead on 13' (0-1), Aaron Drinan levelled for Swindon on 49' (1-1), added another on 77' (2-1) and added another on 79' (3-1).
Swindon had 39% of the ball, shots were 14-18 (6-7 on target) and expected goals finished 2.06-1.49.
Aaron Drinan (Swindon Town) was player of the match with a 9.2 rating.
Attendance: 8,253. Referee: Sunny Sukhvir Gill.
Match stats
| Swindon | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 39 | 61 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.06 | 1.49 |
| Total shots | 14 | 18 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 23 | 40 |
| Big chances | 3 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 210 (70%) | 377 (79%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0 |
| Corners | 4 | 6 |
| Total shots | 14 | 18 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 14 |
Lineups
Swindon (4-3-3): Connor Ripley, Mitchell Clark, Stephan Negru, Billy Kirkman, Dan Butler, Jack Thomson, Anthony Munda, Ollie Clarke, Joe Snowdon, Aaron Drinan, Antwoine Hackford
Colchester (4-2-3-1): Thimothée Lo-Tutala, Rob Hunt, Jack Tucker, Sean Raggett, Ellis Iandolo, Moses Sesay, Jay Williams, Oscar Thorn, Jack Payne, Harry Anderson, Kylian Kouassi
Key events
- 13' · Goal · Kylian Kouassi (Colchester)
- 46' · Substitution · Ben Middlemas for Ollie Clarke (Swindon)
- 46' · Substitution · Kaelan Majekodunmi for Billy Kirkman (Swindon)
- 46' · Substitution · Louis Millard for Antwoine Hackford (Swindon)
- 49' · Goal · Aaron Drinan (Swindon)
- 54' · Yellow card · Dan Butler (Swindon)
- 57' · Substitution · Samuel Kuffour Jr. for Jay Williams (Colchester)
- 58' · Yellow card · Anthony Munda (Swindon)
- 64' · Substitution · Joseph Hungbo for Louis Millard (Swindon)
- 69' · Substitution · Bradley Ihionvien for Oscar Thorn (Colchester)
- 70' · Substitution · Jaden Williams for Moses Sesay (Colchester)
- 70' · Substitution · Leon Chiwome for Kylian Kouassi (Colchester)
- 73' · Substitution · James Debayo for Anthony Munda (Swindon)
- 77' · Goal · Aaron Drinan (Swindon)
- 79' · Goal · Aaron Drinan (Swindon)
- 80' · Substitution · Frankie Terry for Ellis Iandolo (Colchester)
All-time head-to-head
43 league meetings since 2000: Swindon 15, draws 11, Colchester 17.
Questions
Who won Swindon vs Colchester?
Swindon won, 3-1 (League Two) on Sat, 5 Sept 2026.
When and where is Swindon vs Colchester?
Sat, 5 Sept 2026, 14:00 UTC at The Nigel Eady County Ground, Swindon, Wiltshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Swindon and Colchester?
In 43 league meetings since 2000: Swindon 15 wins, 11 draws, Colchester 17 wins (goals 47-56).