Match report
Colchester Stuns Arsenal U21 3-0 in EFL Trophy
Colchester
3–0
FT
Arsenal U21
Nov 12, 2024
Colchester put in an impressive performance to stun Arsenal U21 with a 3-0 victory in the EFL Trophy. Goals from T. Hopper, Harry Anderson, and M. Egbo sealed the win for the hosts, who capitalized on their early opportunities to secure a dominant result against the youthful Arsenal squad.
Key Facts
- • Colchester 3–0 Arsenal U21
- • T. Hopper scored at 16'
- • Harry Anderson netted at 43'
- • M. Egbo added another goal at 50'
- • J. Nichols and A. Heaven received yellow cards for Arsenal U21
Lineups
Colchester
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 12 T. Smith (G)
- 18 M. Egbo (D)
- 5 B. Goodliffe (D)
- 25 A. Donnelly (D)
- 3 E. Iandolo (D)
- 15 J. McDonnell (M)
- 16 A. Read (M)
- 31 O. Thorn (M)
- 10 J. Payne (M)
- 7 H. Anderson (M)
- 14 T. Hopper (F)
Substitutes
- 6 T. Flanagan
- 34 H. Sandah
- 30 A. Woodyard
- 47 R. Drysdale
- 45 O. Godziemski
- 33 L. Taylor
- 46 H. Chamberlain
Arsenal U21
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 55 B. Okonkwo (G)
- 51 J. Nichols (D)
- 50 Z. Monlouis (D)
- 76 A. Heaven (D)
- 59 E. Quesada-Thorn (D)
- 44 J. Gower (M)
- 56 S. Oulad M'Hand (M)
- 46 I. Kabia (M)
- 57 I. Oulad M'Hand (M)
- 37 N. Butler-Oyedeji (M)
- 40 K. Edwards (F)
Substitutes
- 61 J. Robinson
- 63 M. Rosiak
- 39 H. Dudziak
- 43 R. Forde
- 93 K. Ranson
- 48 O. Kamara
- 81 W. Lannin-Sweet
Timeline
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16' Colchester Goal · Normal GoalT. Hopper · Assist: O. Thorn -
43' Colchester Goal · Normal GoalHarry Anderson · Assist: O. Thorn -
46' Colchester Card · Yellow CardJ. PayneFoul
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46' Arsenal U21 subst · Substitution 1Off: Z. Monlouis · On: J. Robinson -
50' Colchester Goal · Normal GoalM. Egbo -
57' Arsenal U21 subst · Substitution 2Off: I. Oulad MHand · On: Michał Rosiak -
62' Colchester subst · Substitution 2Off: Harry Anderson · On: H. Sandah -
62' Colchester subst · Substitution 3Off: J. McDonnell · On: A. Woodyard -
63' Arsenal U21 subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Gower · On: H. Dudziak -
79' Arsenal U21 Card · Yellow CardJ. NicholsFoul
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82' Colchester subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Egbo · On: R. Drysdale -
82' Colchester subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Payne · On: O. Godziemski -
90' Arsenal U21 Card · Yellow CardA. HeavenArgument
Match Stats
| Stat | Colchester | Arsenal U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 75% | 77% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 14 | 5 |
| Corners | 6 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 365 | 400 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 0 |
| Possession | 48% | 52% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 274 | 308 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 3 |
| Saves | 2 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Colchester took the lead early with T. Hopper's goal at 16', setting the tone for the match.
- ▸ Harry Anderson doubled the lead just before halftime at 43', effectively shutting the door on Arsenal U21's chances.
- ▸ M. Egbo's goal at 50' further extended Colchester's lead, securing the dominant victory in the EFL Trophy.