Match report

Colchester Defeats Cheltenham 2-0 in League Two Clash

Colchester
Colchester
2–0
FT
Cheltenham
Cheltenham
Nov 29, 2025

Colchester held firm against Cheltenham to secure a crucial 2-0 win in the League Two fixture. Key moments included early goals by K. Lisbie and M. Mbick, which set the tone for an impressive defensive performance that stifled any Cheltenham comeback attempts.

Key Facts

  • • Colchester 2-0 Cheltenham in League Two.
  • • K. Lisbie scored first (8' minute) with an assist from Harry Anderson.
  • • M. Mbick sealed the victory with a goal (50' minute), also assisted by Harry Anderson.
  • • Cheltenham received three yellow cards during the match, two of which came in the first half.

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)
  • 2 R. Hunt (M)
  • 16 A. Read (M)
  • 14 K. Lisbie
  • 33 M. Mbick (M)
  • 7 H. Anderson (M)
  • 9 S. Tovide (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 T. Smith
  • 11 J. Gordon
  • 17 J. Williams
  • 19 W. Goodwin
  • 21 O. Edwards
  • 44 S. Kuffour
  • 47 R. Harvey

Cheltenham

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Day (G)
  • 14 R. Broom (D)
  • 5 J. Wilson (D)
  • 24 S. Sherring (D)
  • 27 J. Tomkinson (D)
  • 8 L. Young (M)
  • 26 B. Stevenson (M)
  • 21 I. Hutchinson (M)
  • 22 E. Archer (F)
  • 20 J. Bickerstaff (F)
  • 11 J. Thomas (F)

Substitutes

  • 41 M. Diallo
  • 3 G. Harmon
  • 4 L. Kinsella
  • 12 D. Power
  • 15 T. Taylor
  • 16 J. Martin
  • 31 H. Adelakun

Timeline

  1. Colchester
    8' Colchester Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Lisbie · Assist: Harry Anderson
  2. Cheltenham
    11' Cheltenham Card · Yellow Card
    Ben Stevenson

    Foul

  3. Cheltenham
    36' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Sherring · On: H. Adelakun
  4. Cheltenham
    43' Cheltenham Card · Yellow Card
    I. Hutchinson

    Foul

  5. Colchester
    50' Colchester Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Mbick · Assist: Harry Anderson
  6. Cheltenham
    67' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Archer · On: Darragh Power
  7. Colchester
    72' Colchester subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Tovide · On: W. Goodwin
  8. Colchester
    73' Colchester subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Lisbie · On: J. Gordon
  9. Colchester
    77' Colchester Card · Yellow Card
    Harry Anderson

    Foul

  10. Cheltenham
    78' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Luke Young · On: L. Kinsella
  11. Colchester
    79' Colchester subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Harry Anderson · On: O. Edwards
  12. Cheltenham
    79' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Hutchinson · On: Josh Martin
  13. Colchester
    89' Colchester subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Mbick · On: J. Williams

Match Stats

Stat Colchester Cheltenham
Fouls 5 11
Pass Accuracy 72% 80%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 9
Corners 1 1
Total Passes 349 450
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 5 2
xG 2.39 0.84
Shots off Target 2 2
Possession 43% 57%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 250 360
Shots Inside Box 8 5
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 1 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Colchester took an early lead with a goal from K. Lisbie in the 8th minute, putting pressure on Cheltenham.
  • ▸ The second Colchester goal by M. Mbick at 50 minutes ensured their dominance and prevented any significant comeback attempt by Cheltenham.