Match report

Colchester Defeats Newport County 2-1 in League Two Clash

Newport County
Newport County
1–2
FT
Colchester
Colchester
Mar 7, 2026

Colchester emerged victorious in a closely contested League Two match against Newport County, securing a 2-1 win. The U's took control with two quick goals from Harry Anderson and J. Payne, though Newport fought back late through L. Jenkins.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Newport County 1–2 Colchester
  • • Harry Anderson scored Colchester's first goal in the 58th minute
  • • J. Payne scored Colchester's second goal in the 64th minute
  • • L. Jenkins scored Newport County's lone goal in the 90th minute
  • • Newport County made multiple substitutions in the second half

Lineups

Newport County

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 28 J. Wright (G)
  • 2 C. Evans (D)
  • 4 M. Baker (D)
  • 23 R. Delaney (D)
  • 17 T. Davies (D)
  • 21 M. Spellman (M)
  • 5 S. Sprangler (M)
  • 8 M. Smith (M)
  • 19 G. Garner (M)
  • 7 B. Kamwa (F)
  • 9 C. Baker-Richardson (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 S. MacDonald
  • 10 H. Biggins
  • 22 L. Jamieson
  • 20 B. Lloyd
  • 24 N. Opoku
  • 15 L. Jenkins
  • 40 C. Jarvis

Colchester

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Macey (G)
  • 30 K. Vincent-Young (D)
  • 5 J. Tucker (D)
  • 6 T. Flanagan (D)
  • 40 F. Terry (D)
  • 25 F. Barbrook (M)
  • 8 T. Bishop (M)
  • 14 K. Lisbie
  • 33 M. Mbick (M)
  • 7 H. Anderson (M)
  • 9 S. Tovide (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 R. Hunt
  • 16 A. Read
  • 19 W. Goodwin
  • 17 J. Williams
  • 27 R. Akachukwu
  • 10 J. Payne
  • 11 J. Gordon

Timeline

  1. Colchester
    35' Colchester subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Mbick · On: J. Payne
  2. Newport County
    57' Newport County subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Garner · On: B. Lloyd
  3. Colchester
    58' Colchester Goal · Normal Goal
    Harry Anderson
  4. Colchester
    64' Colchester Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Payne
  5. Newport County
    69' Newport County subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Smith · On: H. Biggins
  6. Newport County
    70' Newport County subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Spellman · On: N. Opoku
  7. Newport County
    70' Newport County subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Thomas Davies · On: L. Jenkins
  8. Colchester
    75' Colchester subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Bishop · On: A. Read
  9. Colchester
    89' Colchester subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Tovide · On: W. Goodwin
  10. Colchester
    89' Colchester subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Lisbie · On: J. Williams
  11. Colchester
    89' Colchester subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Harry Anderson · On: J. Gordon
  12. Newport County
    90'+1 Newport County subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Evans · On: C. Jarvis
  13. Newport County
    90' Newport County Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Jenkins · Assist: Matthew Baker

Match Stats

Stat Newport County Colchester
Fouls 18 7
Pass Accuracy 70% 70%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 16
Corners 8 2
Total Passes 346 397
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 3 7
xG 1.30 2.54
Shots off Target 6 6
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 243 277
Shots Inside Box 11 13
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box 1 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Colchester's quick goals by Harry Anderson and J. Payne within six minutes (58th and 64th) turned the match in their favor, gaining momentum
  • ▸ Newport County's late goal by L. Jenkins in the 90th minute provided a brief surge of hope but was too late to affect the outcome