Match report
West Ham United U21 Defeats Colchester 1-0 in EFL Trophy
Colchester
0–1
FT
West Ham United U21
Dec 9, 2025
West Ham United U21 secured a hard-fought victory over Colchester in the EFL Trophy, with G. Earthy scoring the only goal of the match in the 17th minute. Despite several substitutions and a flurry of yellow cards, West Ham held on to claim all three points.
Key Facts
- • West Ham United U21 defeats Colchester 1-0 in the EFL Trophy
- • G. Earthy scores the only goal for West Ham United U21 at 17 minutes
- • E. Adiele assists Earthy's goal
- • R. Harvey of Colchester receives a yellow card at 38 minutes
- • West Ham United U21's M. Kante and P. Fearon also receive yellow cards
Lineups
Colchester
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 12 T. Smith (G)
- 2 R. Hunt (D)
- 5 J. Tucker (D)
- 44 S. Kuffour (D)
- 26 J. Powell (D)
- 15 D. Gape (M)
- 47 R. Harvey (M)
- 21 O. Edwards (M)
- 17 J. Williams (M)
- 11 J. Gordon (M)
- 19 W. Goodwin (F)
Substitutes
- 1 M. Macey
- 3 E. Iandolo
- 9 S. Tovide
- 14 K. Lisbie
- 16 A. Read
- 33 M. Mbick
- 42 M. Oni
West Ham United U21
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 49 F. Herrick (G)
- 51 J. Briggs (D)
- 63 E. Mayers (D)
- 76 R. Oyebade (D)
- 64 R. Battrum (M)
- 55 M. Kante (M)
- 68 P. Fearon (M)
- 69 E. Adiele (M)
- 40 G. Earthy (F)
- 50 C. Marshall (F)
- 66 J. Ajala (F)
Substitutes
- 54 T. Wooster
- 43 R. Clayton
- 37 D. Colau
- 75 J. Medine
- 59 T. Akpata
- 71 G. Caliste
- 53 D. Cummings
Timeline
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17' West Ham United U21 Goal · Normal GoalG. Earthy · Assist: E. Adiele
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38' Colchester Card · Yellow CardR. Harvey
Foul
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59' Colchester subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Gape · On: A. Read
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60' Colchester subst · Substitution 2Off: W. Goodwin · On: S. Tovide
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68' West Ham United U21 Card · Yellow CardM. Kante
Argument
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73' Colchester subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Gordon · On: K. Lisbie
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73' Colchester subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Williams · On: M. Mbick
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77' West Ham United U21 subst · Substitution 1Off: E. Adiele · On: R. Clayton
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85' Colchester subst · Substitution 5Off: R. Harvey · On: M. Oni
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88' West Ham United U21 Card · Yellow CardP. Fearon
Foul
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90'+1 West Ham United U21 subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Ajala · On: G. Caliste
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90' West Ham United U21 Card · Yellow CardG. Earthy
Time wasting
Match Stats
| Stat | Colchester | West Ham United U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 6 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 73% | 82% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 14 | 12 |
| Corners | 5 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 351 | 510 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 3 |
| Possession | 42% | 58% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 255 | 416 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 9 |
| Saves | 2 | 7 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ G. Earthy's goal in the 17th minute set the tone for West Ham United U21, giving them the lead and control over the match
- ▸ Colchester's substitutions failed to turn the momentum, as West Ham United U21 maintained their defensive stance and secured the win