Match report

Colchester Defeats Carlisle 3-0 in League Two Clash

Carlisle
Carlisle
0–3
FT
Colchester
Colchester
Mar 7, 2020

Colchester stuns Carlisle with a dominant 3-0 victory in their League Two encounter, thanks to goals from K. Poku and L. Norris. The U's took control early with quick-fire strikes just minutes apart, silencing the Carlisle crowd and securing three crucial points in the League Two table.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Carlisle 0–3 Colchester
  • • Goals: K. Poku (41', 59'), L. Norris (43')
  • • Assists: Ryan Jackson, C. Bramall, F. Nouble
  • • Yellow Card: N. Anderton (Carlisle, 49')
  • • Substitutions: Carlisle - Elliot Watt for J. Kayode (46'), O. Patrick for J. Bridge (80'); Colchester - C. Harriott for C. Senior (82'), L. Norris for T. Robinson (85'), K. Poku for L. Gambin (88')

Lineups

Carlisle

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Collin (G)
  • 34 N. Anderton (D)
  • 6 A. Hayden (D)
  • 33 M. Hunt
  • 8 M. Jones (M)
  • 14 G. Jones
  • 11 H. McKirdy (F)
  • 40 O. Patrick (F)
  • 12 E. Watt (M)
  • 9 L. Alessandra (F)
  • 5 J. Mellish (M)

Substitutes

  • 23 J. Kayode
  • 19 J. Bridge
  • 15 T. Charters
  • 3 J. Iredale
  • 28 M. Sagaf
  • 13 M. Dewhurst
  • 25 R. Loft

Colchester

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Gerken (G)
  • 5 L. Prosser (D)
  • 2 R. Jackson (D)
  • 18 T. Eastman (D)
  • 3 C. Bramall (D)
  • 8 H. Pell (M)
  • 24 B. Stevenson (M)
  • 49 K. Poku (M)
  • 45 F. Nouble (M)
  • 15 C. Harriott (M)
  • 9 L. Norris (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 C. Senior
  • 13 T. Robinson
  • 26 L. Gambin
  • 29 E. Ross
  • 12 M. Welch-Hayes
  • 21 R. Clampin
  • 14 B. Comley

Timeline

  1. Colchester
    41' Colchester Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Poku · Assist: Ryan Jackson
  2. Colchester
    43' Colchester Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Norris · Assist: C. Bramall
  3. Carlisle
    46' Carlisle subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Elliot Watt · On: J. Kayode
  4. Carlisle
    49' Carlisle Card · Yellow Card
    N. Anderton
  5. Colchester
    59' Colchester Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Poku · Assist: F. Nouble
  6. Carlisle
    80' Carlisle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Patrick · On: J. Bridge
  7. Colchester
    82' Colchester subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Harriott · On: C. Senior
  8. Colchester
    85' Colchester subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Norris · On: T. Robinson
  9. Colchester
    88' Colchester subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Poku · On: L. Gambin

Match Stats

Stat Carlisle Colchester
Fouls 12 11
Pass Accuracy 63% 66%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 19
Corners 2 6
Total Passes 330 402
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 3 9
Shots off Target 4 7
Possession 44% 56%
Accurate Passes 208 266
Shots Inside Box 2 11
Saves 6 3
Shots Outside Box 8 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Colchester's quick-fire goals by K. Poku (41') and L. Norris (43') in the 41st and 43rd minutes respectively shifted the momentum decisively in their favor.
  • ▸ K. Poku's second goal (59') effectively sealed the win for Colchester, leaving Carlisle struggling to mount a comeback.