Match report

Colchester Defeats Shrewsbury 2–0 in League Two Clash

Colchester
Colchester
2–0
FT
Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury
Feb 7, 2026

Colchester put on an impressive display at home to defeat Shrewsbury 2–0 in a critical League Two fixture, securing three vital points with early strikes from W. Goodwin and A. Read.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Colchester 2–0 Shrewsbury
  • • Goals scored by W. Goodwin (4') and A. Read (37') for Colchester
  • • Colchester's S. Tovide provided an assist to W. Goodwin
  • • Shrewsbury saw three yellow cards, including one for Nick Freeman (10') and J. Ruffels (54')
  • • Multiple substitutions were made in the second half by both teams

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)
  • 2 R. Hunt (D)
  • 16 A. Read (M)
  • 8 T. Bishop (M)
  • 14 K. Lisbie
  • 10 J. Payne (M)
  • 9 S. Tovide (M)
  • 19 W. Goodwin (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 T. Smith
  • 6 T. Flanagan
  • 21 O. Edwards
  • 22 F. Back
  • 17 J. Williams
  • 27 R. Akachukwu
  • 25 F. Barbrook

Shrewsbury

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Cox (G)
  • 2 L. Hoole (D)
  • 5 W. Boyle (D)
  • 25 J. Ruffels (D)
  • 20 I. Kabia (M)
  • 16 N. Freeman (M)
  • 6 S. Clucas (M)
  • 3 M. Benning (M)
  • 11 A. Scully (F)
  • 9 G. Lloyd (F)
  • 27 J. Marquis (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 W. Brook
  • 4 T. Anderson
  • 10 T. Sang
  • 30 K. Berkoe
  • 7 T. McDermott
  • 19 I. Morgan
  • 14 T. Perry

Timeline

  1. Colchester
    4' Colchester Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Goodwin · Assist: S. Tovide
  2. Shrewsbury
    10' Shrewsbury Card · Yellow Card
    Nick Freeman

    Foul

  3. Shrewsbury
    18' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Sam Clucas · On: T. Perry
  4. Colchester
    37' Colchester Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Read
  5. Shrewsbury
    46' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Scully · On: I. Morgan
  6. Colchester
    53' Colchester Card · Yellow Card
    Kyreece Lisbie
  7. Shrewsbury
    54' Shrewsbury Card · Yellow Card
    J. Ruffels

    Foul

  8. Colchester
    63' Colchester subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Tovide · On: O. Edwards
  9. Colchester
    63' Colchester subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Bishop · On: F. Barbrook
  10. Shrewsbury
    63' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Nick Freeman · On: T. Sang
  11. Shrewsbury
    63' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Malvind Benning · On: K. Berkoe
  12. Shrewsbury
    71' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. Lloyd · On: Tommy McDermott
  13. Colchester
    74' Colchester subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Goodwin · On: J. Williams
  14. Colchester
    74' Colchester subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Read · On: Romeo Akachukwu
  15. Colchester
    78' Colchester Card · Yellow Card
    R. Hunt

    Time wasting

  16. Colchester
    84' Colchester Card · Yellow Card
    Matt Macey

    Time wasting

  17. Colchester
    89' Colchester subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Lisbie · On: T. Flanagan
  18. Colchester
    90' Colchester Card · Yellow Card
    K. Vincent-Young

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Colchester Shrewsbury
Fouls 12 18
Pass Accuracy 79% 65%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 15
Corners 0 2
Total Passes 487 290
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 4 4
xG 0.41 1.01
Shots off Target 1 8
Possession 61% 39%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 384 188
Shots Inside Box 4 7
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 2 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Colchester took an early lead with W. Goodwin's goal at 4 minutes, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ A. Read doubled Colchester’s advantage in the second half (37'), effectively securing their victory.