Match report

Mansfield Town Defeats Colchester 2-0 in League Two Clash

Colchester
Colchester
0–2
FT
Mansfield Town
Mansfield Town
May 8, 2023

In an engaging encounter at the Colchester ground, Mansfield Town emerged victorious over Colchester by a score of 2-0. The victory was built on two crucial strikes by Richard Harbottle and Jonathan Gale. Despite several substitutions and yellow cards for both teams, Mansfield's defense remained resilient, thwarting numerous opportunities from the home side.

Key Facts

  • • Mansfield Town secured a 2-0 victory over Colchester in League Two.
  • • Richard Harbottle scored the opening goal for Mansfield Town at the 45th minute mark.
  • • Jonathan Gale added the second goal for Mansfield Town in injury time of the 90+7th minute.
  • • Colchester's M. Marshall-Miranda and T. Dallison received yellow cards during the first half.
  • • Jordan Perch of Mansfield Town was also shown a yellow card.

Lineups

Colchester

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 12 T. Smith (G)
  • 2 W. Greenidge (D)
  • 6 T. Dallison-Lisbon (D)
  • 4 L. Chambers (D)
  • 29 C. Hall (D)
  • 42 J. Fevrier (M)
  • 33 M. Miranda (M)
  • 16 A. Read (M)
  • 19 A. Newby (M)
  • 14 N. Chilvers (F)
  • 24 J. Akinde (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 A. Kazeem
  • 25 T. Hopper
  • 20 M. Jay
  • 8 C. Skuse
  • 15 F. Kelleher
  • 11 F. Sears
  • 44 T. Collins

Mansfield Town

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Pym (G)
  • 12 C. Johnson (D)
  • 6 R. Harbottle (D)
  • 24 A. Kilgour (D)
  • 14 J. Perch (D)
  • 44 H. Boateng (M)
  • 20 L. Reed (M)
  • 16 S. Quinn (M)
  • 26 W. Swan (F)
  • 7 L. Akins (F)
  • 40 D. Keillor-Dunn (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 G. Maris
  • 18 R. Oates
  • 8 O. Clarke
  • 9 J. Bowery
  • 5 A. Hartigan
  • 21 J. Gale
  • 13 S. Flinders

Timeline

  1. Colchester
    35' Colchester Card · Yellow Card
    M. Marshall-Miranda

    Foul

  2. Colchester
    45'+1 Colchester Card · Yellow Card
    T. Dallison

    Off the ball foul

  3. Mansfield Town
    45'+2 Mansfield Town Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Harbottle · Assist: D. Keillor-Dunn
  4. Colchester
    65' Colchester subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Hall · On: A. Kazeem
  5. Colchester
    65' Colchester subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Akinde · On: T. Hopper
  6. Colchester
    66' Colchester subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Newby · On: M. Jay
  7. Mansfield Town
    66' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Keillor-Dunn · On: G. Maris
  8. Mansfield Town
    66' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Boateng · On: R. Oates
  9. Colchester
    74' Colchester subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Marshall-Miranda · On: Cole Skuse
  10. Mansfield Town
    81' Mansfield Town Card · Yellow Card
    J. Perch

    Foul

  11. Colchester
    82' Colchester subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Read · On: F. Kelleher
  12. Colchester
    83' Colchester subst · Substitution 6
    Off: J. Fevrier · On: F. Sears
  13. Mansfield Town
    83' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Quinn · On: O. Clarke
  14. Mansfield Town
    84' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Perch · On: Jordan Bowery
  15. Mansfield Town
    90'+2 Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Reed · On: A. Hartigan
  16. Mansfield Town
    90'+2 Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 6
    Off: W. Swan · On: J. Gale
  17. Mansfield Town
    90'+7 Mansfield Town Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Gale · Assist: L. Akins

Match Stats

Stat Colchester Mansfield Town
Fouls 5 17
Pass Accuracy 66% 75%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 16
Corners 3 8
Total Passes 316 392
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 4 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 8 8
Possession 43% 57%
Accurate Passes 209 295
Shots Inside Box 10 13
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Richard Harbottle's goal in the 45th minute marked a significant turning point, giving Mansfield Town early momentum and control.
  • ▸ Jonathan Gale's late goal in injury time sealed the victory for Mansfield Town, providing a decisive blow to Colchester’s hopes of equalizing.