Match report

Colchester and Walsall Draw 2-2 in League Two Clash

Colchester
Colchester
2–2
FT
Walsall
Walsall
Apr 30, 2022

Colchester United and Walsall played to a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Layer Road ground in a hard-fought League Two contest on Saturday. Fredrick Sears scored twice for Colchester, including a penalty, while Brian Kiernan and Grant Miller netted goals for Walsall. The game saw numerous substitutions as both teams tried to gain an upper hand.

Key Facts

  • • Fredrick Sears (Colchester) scored in the 24th minute, assisted by Ellis Huws.
  • • Brian Kiernan (Walsall) equalized with a goal in the 39th minute.
  • • Grant Miller (Walsall) put Walsall ahead at 48 minutes, assisted by Brian Kiernan.
  • • Fredrick Sears (Colchester) secured an equalizer from the penalty spot in the 56th minute.

Lineups

Colchester

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 23 S. Hornby (G)
  • 4 L. Chambers (D)
  • 5 T. Smith (D)
  • 17 M. Kenlock (D)
  • 22 J. Tchamadeu (D)
  • 10 A. Judge (M)
  • 28 E. Huws (M)
  • 7 L. Hannant (M)
  • 6 B. Sarpong-Wiredu (M)
  • 14 N. Chilvers (M)
  • 11 F. Sears (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 C. Coxe
  • 24 J. Akinde
  • 46 T. Wright
  • 29 S. George
  • 18 T. Eastman
  • 35 B. Cracknell
  • 12 O. Edwards

Walsall

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 12 C. Rushworth (G)
  • 24 R. Menayese (D)
  • 5 D. Daniels (D)
  • 2 H. White (D)
  • 6 E. Monthe (D)
  • 7 B. Kiernan (F)
  • 10 E. Osadebe (M)
  • 17 J. Earing (M)
  • 20 S. Perry (M)
  • 11 G. Miller (F)
  • 28 T. Shade (D)

Substitutes

  • 8 L. Kinsella
  • 21 D. Rodney
  • 16 J. Shaw
  • 30 R. Devine
  • 18 T. Leak

Timeline

  1. Colchester
    24' Colchester Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Sears · Assist: E. Huws
  2. Walsall
    39' Walsall Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Kiernan
  3. Colchester
    43' Colchester subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Myles Kenlock · On: C. Coxe
  4. Colchester
    46' Colchester subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Huws · On: J. Akinde
  5. Walsall
    48' Walsall Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Miller · Assist: B. Kiernan
  6. Colchester
    56' Colchester Goal · Penalty
    F. Sears
  7. Walsall
    60' Walsall subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Perry · On: L. Kinsella
  8. Walsall
    80' Walsall subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Osadebe · On: D. Rodney
  9. Colchester
    81' Colchester subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Judge · On: T. Wright
  10. Walsall
    83' Walsall Card · Yellow Card
    Emmanuel Monthe

    Foul

  11. Walsall
    90'+1 Walsall subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Kiernan · On: J. Shaw

Match Stats

Stat Colchester Walsall
Fouls 9 13
Pass Accuracy 61% 66%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 15
Corners 3 3
Total Passes 323 313
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 6 3
Shots on Target 4 7
Shots off Target 8 5
Possession 51% 49%
Accurate Passes 198 206
Shots Inside Box 9 11
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box 9 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The turning point of the match occurred when Walsall took the lead after Grant Miller's goal, but Colchester quickly responded with a penalty to tie things up.
  • ▸ Substitutions played a significant role in the outcome. Notably, Myles Kenlock and Joe Akinde came on for Colchester, while Sam Perry and Emmanuel Osadebe entered the game for Walsall.