Match report

Colchester Defeats Newport County 4-1 in League Two Clash

Colchester

4–1

Newport County

Dec 20, 2025

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Dec 20, 2025 · FT

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Colchester demonstrated superior play to defeat visiting Newport County 4-1, showcasing an effective attack led by players like K. Lisbie and S. Tovide. Despite the early yellow cards for Newport’s M. Smith and C. Evans, Colchester capitalized on their opportunities, with a strong defensive performance to maintain control throughout the match.

Key Facts

• Colchester 4–1 Newport County in League Two
• K. Lisbie scored first for Colchester at minute 22, assisted by S. Tovide
• S. Tovide also found the net at minute 43, assisted by M. Mbick
• M. Mbick added another goal for Colchester at minute 64
• Sammy Braybrooke scored a consolation goal for Newport County at minute 66
• J. Payne secured the fourth goal for Colchester in stoppage time

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)
8 T. Bishop (M)
16 A. Read (M)
14 K. Lisbie
33 M. Mbick (M)
7 H. Anderson (M)
9 S. Tovide (F)

Substitutes

12 T. Smith
2 R. Hunt
10 J. Payne
17 J. Williams
19 W. Goodwin
21 O. Edwards
40 F. Terry

Newport County

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

28 J. Wright (G)
2 C. Evans (D)
15 L. Jenkins (D)
5 J. Clarke (D)
3 A. Driscoll-Glennon (D)
8 M. Smith (M)
11 C. Antwi (M)
20 B. Lloyd (M)
44 S. Braybrooke (M)
7 B. Kamwa (M)
9 C. Baker-Richardson (F)

Substitutes

1 N. Tzanev
4 M. Baker
6 C. Brennan
12 J. Thomas
17 T. Davies
24 N. Opoku
27 M. Alexander-Walker

Timeline

2' Newport County Card · Yellow Card

M. Smith

Foul
22' Colchester Goal · Normal Goal

K. Lisbie · Assist: S. Tovide
31' Newport County Card · Yellow Card

C. Evans

Foul
43' Colchester Goal · Normal Goal

S. Tovide · Assist: M. Mbick
46' Newport County subst · Substitution 1

Off: James Clarke · On: Matthew Baker
57' Colchester subst · Substitution 1

Off: S. Tovide · On: J. Payne
64' Colchester Goal · Normal Goal

M. Mbick
66' Newport County Goal · Normal Goal

Sammy Braybrooke
68' Newport County subst · Substitution 2

Off: M. Smith · On: C. Brennan
68' Newport County subst · Substitution 3

Off: C. Baker-Richardson · On: N. Opoku
68' Newport County subst · Substitution 4

Off: B. Lloyd · On: M. Alexander-Walker
72' Colchester subst · Substitution 2

Off: T. Bishop · On: R. Hunt
72' Colchester subst · Substitution 3

Off: K. Lisbie · On: O. Edwards
78' Colchester Card · Yellow Card

Ellis Iandolo

Foul
80' Colchester subst · Substitution 4

Off: M. Mbick · On: W. Goodwin
81' Colchester subst · Substitution 5

Off: Ellis Iandolo · On: F. Terry
84' Newport County subst · Substitution 5

Off: Cameron Antwi · On: Thomas Davies
90' Colchester Goal · Normal Goal

J. Payne · Assist: O. Edwards

Match Stats

Stat	Colchester	Newport County
Fouls	12	9
Pass Accuracy	82%	82%
Offsides	3	2
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	17	7
Corners	2	2
Total Passes	511	485
Yellow Cards	1	2
Blocked Shots	5	1
Shots on Target	7	2
xG	1.85	0.79
Shots off Target	5	4
Possession	51%	49%
Goals Prevented	—	—
Accurate Passes	421	399
Shots Inside Box	14	5
Saves	1	3
Shots Outside Box	3	2

Key Match Notes

▸ Colchester took the lead early with K. Lisbie's goal, capitalizing on two yellow cards given to Newport County within the first 30 minutes, which disrupted their defensive structure.
▸ Midway through the second half, M. Mbick's goal at minute 64 effectively sealed the match for Colchester despite Sammy Braybrooke’s consolation effort for Newport County.