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01/05/2027, Colchester Community Stadium, Colchester, England
League Two, English Football League

Colchester Vs Bristol Rovers

Colchester play in a 4-3-3 Def formation, and line up with: V Flanagon (GK) , J Campbell (CB) , W Irish (CB) , M Hearn (RB) , F McCourt (LB) , D Gowans (CM) , P McColm (CDM) , W Maready (CDM) , J Halley (RW) , C Shillinglaw (LW) , M Curvis (ST) And the subs are: D McVay (CB) , M Cadwallader (CB) , Z McAffee (CM) , J Lovett (CM) , L Perry (ST)

Bristol Rovers play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: J Berry (GK) , M Baird (CB) , E Mewies (CB) , H Ross (RB) , J Gwenn (LB) , P Fitzsimmons (CDM) , G Rainey (CAM) , M Lloyd (RM) , W Foley (LM) , H Akinlade (ST) , C Madden (ST) And the subs are: F Lewis (CB) , D Howison (CB) , A Breck (CM) , I Bower (CM) , E Bruce (ST)

Welcome to Colchester Community Stadium in Colchester, England where Colchester will face Bristol Rovers.  This is a league fixture taking place in the League Two, English Football League.  The attendance is 10000.

1' - Colchester kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

5' - Duncan Gowans passes the ball to Peter McColm.  Peter McColm slides the ball to Jamie Campbell.  Jamie Campbell plays a long ball to William Maready.  William Maready plays the ball to Mark Curvis.  Mark Curvis tries to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

7' - James Berry finds Patrick Fitzsimmons with a long pass.  Patrick Fitzsimmons spots a run from Chris Madden.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Chris Madden runs on to the ball.  Chris Madden attempts to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but Vincent Flanagon manages to stop the shot!  

8' - Vincent Flanagon spots a run from Corey Shillinglaw.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

11' - Eddie Mewies plays the ball to Mark Baird.  Duncan Gowans dispossesses Mark Baird and gains possession for his team.  Colchester try to launch a counter attack.  Duncan Gowans slides the ball to Mark Curvis.  Mark Curvis attempts to speed past Gregor Rainey, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for Colchester.  

12' - Peter McColm prepares to take the freekick.  He curves the ball into the box, finding Mark Curvis.  Mark Curvis heads the ball attempting to beat the keeper...and its in! Its a goal for Colchester!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

13' - Bristol Rovers kick the ball off for the restart.  

19' - Peter McColm passes to Mel Hearn.  Matthew Lloyd successfully tackles Mel Hearn and the ball goes loose.  Bristol Rovers attempt a quick counter attack.  Chris Madden sees Harvey Akinlade making a run.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Harvey Akinlade takes the ball.  Harvey Akinlade attempts to slide the ball past the keeper...and Harvey Akinlade scores!  That's a fine goal from the Bristol Rovers player!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

19' - Colchester kick the ball off for the restart.  

23' - Henry Ross brings the ball forward, outpacing Peter McColm.  

26' - Patrick Fitzsimmons passes the ball to Chris Madden.  Chris Madden looks to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the shot sails over the bar!

29' - Vincent Flanagon passes a long ball to Jamie Campbell.  Jamie Campbell passes to Corey Shillinglaw.  Corey Shillinglaw whips in a cross, finding Duncan Gowans.  Duncan Gowans tries to slide the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a good goal from Duncan Gowans for Colchester!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

29' - Bristol Rovers kick the ball off for the restart.  

33' - Colchester attempt to counter.  Jamie Campbell slides the ball to Duncan Gowans.  Duncan Gowans passes a long ball to Mel Hearn.  Mel Hearn strikes the ball from outside the area...but the shot is offtarget!

41' - Jamie Campbell passes to Will Irish.  Will Irish plays the ball to Peter McColm.  Peter McColm finds Duncan Gowans with a long ball.  Duncan Gowans slides the ball to Peter McColm.  Peter McColm passes to Frank McCourt.  Frank McCourt looks to unleash a long range shot...but its wide!

44' - James Berry finds Matthew Lloyd with a long pass.  Matthew Lloyd speeds past William Maready.  

44' - Matthew Lloyd crosses the ball, but Frank McCourt intercepts the ball.  

46' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Bristol Rovers kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

48' - Henry Ross finds Mark Baird with a short pass.  Mark Baird plays the ball to John Gwenn.  John Gwenn uses his pace to beat Duncan Gowans.  

49' - John Gwenn sees Patrick Fitzsimmons making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Patrick Fitzsimmons is able to take the ball.  Patrick Fitzsimmons tries to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is offtarget!

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Will Irish will come off.  Duncan McVay is brought on from the bench.  

52' - Patrick Fitzsimmons spots a run from Gregor Rainey.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Gregor Rainey is able to take the ball.  Gregor Rainey reaches the byline and attempts a cutback, but Peter McColm manages to get to the ball first!  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Matthew Lloyd is going to be taken off.  Aaron Breck joins the game from the bench.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Mark Baird will come off.  Fred Lewis is going to be brought on.  

54' - Frank McCourt takes the ball past Patrick Fitzsimmons with a turn of pace.  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Will Foley will come off.  Ian Bower is brought on from the bench.  

59' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Mark Curvis is going to be taken off.  Lewys Perry is brought on from the bench.  

62' - Duncan McVay hits the ball long to Peter McColm.  Peter McColm spots a run from Lewys Perry.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Lewys Perry has strayed offside!  

69' - Eddie Mewies slides the ball to John Gwenn.  John Gwenn passes the ball to Fred Lewis.  Fred Lewis passes the ball to Eddie Mewies.  Eddie Mewies finds Gregor Rainey with a long ball.  Mel Hearn dispossesses Gregor Rainey and takes possession.  Mel Hearn speeds past Harvey Akinlade.  

72' - Jasper Halley sees Duncan Gowans making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Duncan Gowans takes the ball.  Duncan Gowans shoots...but the ball flies wide of the post!

76' - James Berry slides the ball to Eddie Mewies.  Eddie Mewies slides the ball to Fred Lewis.  Fred Lewis plays a long pass to Aaron Breck.  Aaron Breck finds Patrick Fitzsimmons with a short pass.  Patrick Fitzsimmons sees Ian Bower making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Ian Bower takes the ball.  Ian Bower hits the ball, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot goes wide!

82' - Duncan McVay passes the ball to Frank McCourt.  Frank McCourt runs with the ball, but is brought down illegally by Harvey Akinlade.  That will be a freekick for Colchester.  

83' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Jamie Campbell is going to be taken off.  Michael Cadwallader is going to be brought on.  

85' - Peter McColm sees Duncan Gowans making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Duncan Gowans is able to control the ball.  Duncan Gowans hits the ball, aiming for the corner of the net...and its in! Its a goal for Colchester!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

85' - Bristol Rovers kick the ball off for the restart.  

87' - Patrick Fitzsimmons finds Eddie Mewies with a short pass.  Eddie Mewies plays a short pass to Patrick Fitzsimmons.  Patrick Fitzsimmons spots a run from Chris Madden.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Chris Madden is able to take the ball.  Chris Madden takes a shot...but the shot is offtarget!



The match has ended Colchester 3 - 1 Bristol Rovers.