Match report

Bromley Stuns Colchester with a Clean Sheet, 2-0 Win (League Two)

Colchester
Colchester
0–2
FT
Bromley
Bromley
Nov 8, 2025

Bromley put in a solid performance against Colchester on Wednesday night, securing their second victory of the season with an emphatic 2-0 win. The visitors were quick to capitalize on some defensive errors from the U's and managed to keep a clean sheet throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • O. Sowunmi scored Bromley’s first goal in the 74th minute, assisted by Mitchell Pinnock.
  • • M. Cheek extended Bromley's lead four minutes later with a well-placed shot from B. Krauhaus' assist.
  • • Ellis Iandolo received his second yellow card of the match for Colchester, which came in the 82nd minute.
  • • Three substitutions were made by both teams: J. Arthurs replaced B. Krauhaus for Bromley; K. Lisbie and W. Goodwin came on for O. Edwards and Ellis Iandolo for Colchester.

Lineups

Colchester

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Macey (G)
  • 30 K. Vincent-Young (D)
  • 5 J. Tucker (D)
  • 24 H. Araujo (D)
  • 3 E. Iandolo (D)
  • 16 A. Read (M)
  • 8 T. Bishop (M)
  • 14 K. Lisbie
  • 33 M. Mbick (M)
  • 7 H. Anderson (M)
  • 9 S. Tovide (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 T. Smith
  • 6 T. Flanagan
  • 2 R. Hunt
  • 26 J. Powell
  • 19 W. Goodwin
  • 21 O. Edwards
  • 17 J. Williams

Bromley

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Smith (G)
  • 26 M. Ifill (D)
  • 5 O. Sowunmi (D)
  • 3 D. Elerewe (D)
  • 30 I. Odutayo (D)
  • 4 A. Charles (M)
  • 18 C. Whitely (M)
  • 20 J. Arthurs (M)
  • 16 W. Hondermarck (M)
  • 11 M. Pinnock (M)
  • 9 M. Cheek (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 S. Long
  • 6 K. Cameron
  • 7 B. Krauhaus
  • 14 N. Kabamba
  • 19 J. Umolu
  • 31 B. Ilunga
  • 34 A. Stepien-Iwumene

Timeline

  1. Colchester
    31' Colchester Card · Yellow Card
    Ellis Iandolo

    Foul

  2. Bromley
    55' Bromley Card · Yellow Card
    W. Hondermarck

    Foul

  3. Bromley
    60' Bromley Card · Yellow Card
    M. Ifill

    Foul

  4. Bromley
    69' Bromley subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Arthurs · On: B. Krauhaus
  5. Colchester
    74' Colchester subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Lisbie · On: O. Edwards
  6. Bromley
    74' Bromley Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Sowunmi · Assist: Mitchell Pinnock
  7. Bromley
    78' Bromley Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Cheek · Assist: B. Krauhaus
  8. Colchester
    81' Colchester Card · Yellow Card
    A. Read

    Foul

  9. Colchester
    82' Colchester subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ellis Iandolo · On: W. Goodwin
  10. Bromley
    85' Bromley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Cheek · On: N. Kabamba
  11. Bromley
    86' Bromley Card · Yellow Card
    N. Kabamba

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Colchester Bromley
Fouls 10 13
Pass Accuracy 76% 45%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 7
Corners 9 2
Total Passes 532 209
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 2 4
xG 1.75 0.72
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 71% 29%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 405 95
Shots Inside Box 8 5
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bromley's early yellow cards to W. Hondermarck (55') and M. Ifill (60') did not hinder their performance, as they went on to score two quick goals in the second half.
  • ▸ Colchester’s attempts at turning the game around were thwarted by a disciplined Bromley defense, leading to another yellow card for A. Read in the 81st minute.