Match report

Colchester Secures Narrow Win Over Tranmere in League Two Clash

Tranmere
Tranmere
0–1
FT
Colchester
Colchester
Apr 6, 2026

Colchester narrowly defeated Tranmere with a 1-0 win in their League Two match, securing a crucial three points. J. Payne's goal in the 75th minute was enough to settle the game in favor of Colchester, despite Tranmere's late surge and multiple substitutions.

Key Facts

  • • Colchester 1–0 Tranmere (League Two)
  • • J. Payne scored the winning goal for Colchester at the 75th minute
  • • A. Read and William Tamen received yellow cards for Colchester and Tranmere respectively
  • • Tranmere made multiple substitutions in the second half to try and turn the game around
  • • Colchester held on to their lead despite late pressure from Tranmere

Lineups

Tranmere

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 33 Marko Maroši (G)
  • 30 Aaron McGowan (D)
  • 15 William Tamen (D)
  • 5 Nathan Smith (D)
  • 14 Jayden Joseph (M)
  • 8 Sam Finley (M)
  • 22 Lee O'Connor (M)
  • 3 Patrick Brough (M)
  • 32 Zech Obiero (F)
  • 11 Omari Patrick (F)
  • 29 Joe Ironside (F)

Substitutes

  • 44 Ryan Watson
  • 41 Kaiyne Woolery
  • 9 Kristian Dennis
  • 7 Charlie Whitaker
  • 12 Jack Barrett
  • 23 Ethan Bristow
  • 42 Nohan Kenneh

Colchester

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Matt Macey (G)
  • 30 Kane Vincent-Young (D)
  • 5 Jack Tucker (D)
  • 40 Frankie Terry (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)
  • 19 Will Goodwin (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 Rob Hunt
  • 21 Owura Edwards
  • 25 Finley Barbrook
  • 17 Jaden Williams
  • 27 Romeo Akachukwu
  • 44 Samuel Kuffour
  • 46 Harrison Chamberlain

Timeline

  1. Colchester
    28' Colchester Card · Yellow Card
    A. Read

    Foul

  2. Colchester
    46' Colchester subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Vincent-Young · On: R. Hunt
  3. Colchester
    54' Colchester subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Bishop · On: F. Barbrook
  4. Colchester
    54' Colchester subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Lisbie · On: O. Edwards
  5. Tranmere
    63' Tranmere subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Joseph · On: C. Whitaker
  6. Tranmere
    68' Tranmere Card · Yellow Card
    William Tamen

    Foul

  7. Colchester
    75' Colchester Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Payne · Assist: O. Edwards
  8. Tranmere
    76' Tranmere subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Ironside · On: K. Woolery
  9. Tranmere
    76' Tranmere subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Finley · On: Ryan Watson
  10. Tranmere
    83' Tranmere subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Lee O'Connor · On: N. Kenneh
  11. Tranmere
    83' Tranmere subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Z. Obiero · On: K. Dennis
  12. Colchester
    90'+2 Colchester subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Payne · On: S. Kuffour
  13. Colchester
    90'+2 Colchester subst · Substitution 5
    Off: W. Goodwin · On: J. Williams

Match Stats

Stat Tranmere Colchester
Fouls 13 7
Pass Accuracy 58% 71%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 15
Corners 3 8
Total Passes 286 483
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 4 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 7
Possession 38% 62%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 165 344
Shots Inside Box 9 13
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Colchester's early yellow card to A. Read did not hinder their performance, maintaining control of the game
  • ▸ Tranmere's substitute, J. Joseph, came on at the 63rd minute, but could not change the game's momentum
  • ▸ The turning point came in the 75th minute when J. Payne scored the decisive goal for Colchester, giving them the lead they needed to secure the win