Match report
Colchester Holds Off Walsall 1-1 in League Two Clash
Colchester
1–1
FT
Walsall
Mar 28, 2026
Colchester held off Walsall in a hard-fought League Two encounter, securing a 1-1 draw at the Jobson Stadium. Harrison Burke opened the scoring for Walsall, but Harry Anderson quickly equalized for Colchester. Both teams saw multiple substitutions and yellow cards as they battled for control.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Colchester 1-1 Walsall
- • Goal scorers: Harrison Burke (Walsall), Harry Anderson (Colchester)
- • Yellow cards: A. Read (Colchester), Ellis Iandolo (Colchester)
- • Substitutions for Colchester: T. Flanagan, J. Williams, A. Read, Kyreece Lisbie
- • Substitutions for Walsall: A. Adomah, A. Loupalo-Bi, C. Lakin, R. Browne
Lineups
Colchester
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
- 9 Samson Tovide
- 2 Rob Hunt
- 21 Owura Edwards
- 46 Harrison Chamberlain
- 25 Finley Barbrook
- 19 Will Goodwin
Walsall
Starting XI
- 1 Myles Roberts (G)
- 33 Rico Browne (D)
- 4 Aden Flint (D)
- 5 Harrison Burke (D)
- 3 Mason Hancock (D)
- 23 Alexander Pattison (M)
- 14 Brandon Comley (M)
- 8 Charlie Lakin (M)
- 37 Albert Adomah (F)
- 19 Aaron Pressley (F)
- 11 Aaron Loupalo-Bi (F)
Substitutes
- 17 Courtney Clarke
- 25 Jid Okeke
- 22 Jamie Jellis
- 18 Vincent Harper
- 12 Sam Hornby
- 6 Priestley Farquharson
- 20 Alfie Chang
Timeline
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46' Colchester subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Flanagan · On: F. Terry
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56' Colchester subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Williams · On: S. Tovide
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59' Walsall subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Adomah · On: C. Clarke
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60' Walsall subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Loupalo-Bi · On: J. Okeke
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63' Colchester Card · Yellow CardA. Read
Foul
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64' Walsall Goal · Normal GoalHarrison Burke
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68' Colchester Goal · Normal GoalHarry Anderson · Assist: A. Read
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73' Walsall subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Lakin · On: J. Jellis
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80' Colchester subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Read · On: R. Hunt
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86' Walsall subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Browne · On: Vincent Harper
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88' Colchester subst · Substitution 4Off: Kyreece Lisbie · On: O. Edwards
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89' Colchester Card · Yellow CardEllis Iandolo
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Colchester | Walsall |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 77% | 62% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 16 | 13 |
| Corners | 9 | 8 |
| Total Passes | 546 | 302 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 7 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 2 |
| Possession | 64% | 36% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 418 | 187 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 8 |
| Saves | 5 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Walsall took the lead through Harrison Burke's goal in the 64th minute, but Colchester responded with Harry Anderson's equalizer just four minutes later.
- ▸ Multiple yellow cards and substitutions on both sides signaled a high-intensity match, with both teams showing resilience and determination to secure points in the League Two competition.