Match report

Colchester Stuns Arsenal U21 3-0 in EFL Trophy

Colchester
Colchester
3–0
FT
Arsenal U21
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

  1. Colchester
    16' Colchester Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Hopper · Assist: O. Thorn
  2. Colchester
    43' Colchester Goal · Normal Goal
    Harry Anderson · Assist: O. Thorn
  3. Colchester
    46' Colchester Card · Yellow Card
    J. Payne

    Foul

  4. Arsenal U21
    46' Arsenal U21 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Z. Monlouis · On: J. Robinson
  5. Colchester
    50' Colchester Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Egbo
  6. Arsenal U21
    57' Arsenal U21 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Oulad MHand · On: Michał Rosiak
  7. Colchester
    62' Colchester subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Harry Anderson · On: H. Sandah
  8. Colchester
    62' Colchester subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. McDonnell · On: A. Woodyard
  9. Arsenal U21
    63' Arsenal U21 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Gower · On: H. Dudziak
  10. Arsenal U21
    79' Arsenal U21 Card · Yellow Card
    J. Nichols

    Foul

  11. Colchester
    82' Colchester subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Egbo · On: R. Drysdale
  12. Colchester
    82' Colchester subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Payne · On: O. Godziemski
  13. Arsenal U21
    90' Arsenal U21 Card · Yellow Card
    A. Heaven

    Argument

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.