Match report

Bromley Defeats Colchester 1-0 in League Two Clash

Bromley
Bromley
1–0
FT
Colchester
Colchester
Mar 21, 2026

Bromley held off a spirited Colchester side to secure a 1-0 victory in their League Two encounter. The decisive moment came in the 73rd minute when N. Kabamba netted the only goal of the game. Despite a flurry of substitutions and multiple yellow cards, Bromley's defense remained resilient, ensuring a vital three points in the league standings.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Bromley 1-0 Colchester
  • • N. Kabamba scored the winning goal in the 73rd minute
  • • Colchester had three yellow cards: T. Flanagan (55'), Ellis Iandolo (65'), S. Tovide (84')
  • • Bromley received two yellow cards: D. Ajayi (86'), W. Hondermarck (90+3)

Lineups

Bromley

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Grant Smith (G)
  • 26 Marcus Ifill (D)
  • 5 Omar Sowunmi (D)
  • 15 Jesse Debrah (D)
  • 30 Idris Odutayo (D)
  • 4 Ashley Charles (M)
  • 18 Corey Whitely (M)
  • 20 Jude Arthurs (M)
  • 16 William Hondermarck (M)
  • 11 Mitchell Pinnock (M)
  • 14 Nicke Kabamba (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 Zech Medley
  • 10 Marcus Dinanga
  • 12 Sam Long
  • 7 Ben Krauhaus
  • 31 Brooklyn Ilunga
  • 25 Oyindamola Ajayi
  • 40 George Evans

Colchester

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Matt Macey (G)
  • 30 Kane Vincent-Young (D)
  • 5 Jack Tucker (D)
  • 6 Tom Flanagan (D)
  • 3 Ellis Iandolo (D)
  • 16 Arthur Read (M)
  • 8 Teddy Bishop (M)
  • 14 Kyreece Lisbie (M)
  • 10 Jack Payne (M)
  • 7 Harry Anderson (M)
  • 17 Jaden Williams (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 Frankie Terry
  • 2 Rob Hunt
  • 21 Owura Edwards
  • 25 Finley Barbrook
  • 27 Romeo Akachukwu
  • 19 Will Goodwin
  • 9 Samson Tovide

Timeline

  1. Bromley
    10' Bromley subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Debrah · On: Z. Medley
  2. Bromley
    46' Bromley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Arthurs · On: M. Dinanga
  3. Colchester
    55' Colchester Card · Yellow Card
    T. Flanagan

    Foul

  4. Bromley
    63' Bromley subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Whitely · On: D. Ajayi
  5. Colchester
    65' Colchester Card · Yellow Card
    Ellis Iandolo

    Foul

  6. Colchester
    71' Colchester subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Harry Anderson · On: O. Edwards
  7. Colchester
    71' Colchester subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Lisbie · On: S. Tovide
  8. Colchester
    71' Colchester subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Williams · On: W. Goodwin
  9. Bromley
    73' Bromley Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Kabamba
  10. Colchester
    80' Colchester subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Flanagan · On: F. Barbrook
  11. Colchester
    84' Colchester Card · Yellow Card
    S. Tovide

    Foul

  12. Bromley
    86' Bromley Card · Yellow Card
    D. Ajayi

    Foul

  13. Colchester
    87' Colchester subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Read · On: Romeo Akachukwu
  14. Bromley
    90'+3 Bromley Card · Yellow Card
    W. Hondermarck

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Bromley Colchester
Fouls 6 5
Pass Accuracy 65% 74%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 17
Corners 5 6
Total Passes 278 400
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 7 4
Shots on Target 6 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 8
Possession 43% 57%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 180 295
Shots Inside Box 12 12
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 6 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bromley's early substitutions set the tone: J. Debrah and J. Arthurs came on to strengthen their attack and midfield
  • ▸ The turning point was N. Kabamba's goal in the 73rd minute, which broke Colchester's resolve and gave Bromley the lead they needed to secure the victory