Colchester United vs Tranmere Rovers

2 August 2025 · League Two · 2025/26 · Referee David Rock

Full time 1 – 1

Half-time: 0–1

Kyreece Lisbie 87’

Connor Jennings 15’

Match summary

The points were shared as Colchester United and Tranmere Rovers drew 1-1. Tranmere Rovers led 1-0 at half-time.

Connor Jennings put Tranmere Rovers ahead from a corner in the 15th minute and Kyreece Lisbie equalised in the 87th minute.

Both sides had 10 shots, with 2 on target for Colchester United and 2 for Tranmere Rovers.

Key events

Colchester United Tranmere Rovers

Kick-off

15’

Connor JenningsRight foot shot

0-1

Harry AndersonFoul

22’

24’

Omari PatrickShot on target

Half-time0-1

Second half underway

Kyreece LisbieJaden Williams

54’

Adrian AkandeHarry Anderson

54’

61’

Taylan HarrisOmari Patrick

61’

Kristian DennisJosh Davison

Oscar ThornKane Vincent-Young

67’

Arthur ReadTeddy Bishop

67’

Kyreece LisbiePersistent fouling

69’

71’

Sol SolomonConnor Jennings

John-Kymani GordonBen Perry

77’

Will GoodwinShot on target

78’

79’

Nohan KennehFoul

80’

Jason LoweNohan Kenneh

Kyreece LisbieRight foot shot

1-1

87’

89’

Sol SolomonFoul

Full-time1-1

Shot map

Every shot and where it was taken from.

Tranmere Rovers attacking Colchester United attacking

Goal On target Off target or blocked

Hover or tap a shot for the player and minute.

Lineups

Colchester United 4-4-2 Starting XI

Tranmere Rovers 3-4-3 Starting XI

Player stats

Goalkeeper1 player


Matt Macey	90′	1	1	30	–	–	–	–	–

Defenders4 players


Kane Vincent-Young Taken off	67′	–	–	–	3	1	23	–	–	–	–
Jack Tucker	90′	1	1	–	8	6	95	–	–	1	–
Tom Flanagan	90′	1	–	2	4	3	82	1	–	–	–
Rob Hunt	90′	–	–	1	3	3	63	–	–	–	–

Midfielders8 players


Harry Anderson Taken off	54′	–	–	10	–	–	1	–	2	1	–
Ben Perry Taken off	77′	–	–	47	–	–	2	3	9	–	3	–
Teddy Bishop Taken off	67′	–	–	60	–	–	–	3	4	1	4	–
Owura Edwards	90′	–	–	22	–	–	1	–	3	–	–	–
Kyreece Lisbie Came on as a substitute	36′	1	–	3	–	–	–	–	1	4	–
Arthur Read Came on as a substitute	23′	–	–	25	2	–	2	–	5	–	1	–
Oscar Thorn Came on as a substitute	23′	–	–	13	2	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
John-Kymani Gordon Came on as a substitute	13′	–	–	7	–	–	–	–	1	–	1	–

Forwards3 players


Will Goodwin	90′	–	–	2	1	–	–	–	3	–	13	–
Jaden Williams Taken off	54′	–	–	1	–	–	–	–	6	4	12	–
Adrian Akande Came on as a substitute	36′	–	–	–	–	–	–	1	1	–	8	–

Goalkeeper1 player


Luke McGee	90′	1	1	34	2	–	–	–	–

Defenders5 players


Lee O'Connor	90′	1	–	–	4	2	29	–	–	–	–
Nathan James Smith	90′	1	2	1	5	1	8	1	–	–	–
Jordan Turnbull	90′	1	1	1	4	2	25	–	–	–	–
Cameron Norman	90′	2	–	2	8	2	29	2	–	1	–
Patrick Brough	90′	3	1	–	8	4	16	1	–	–	–

Midfielders5 players


Richard Smallwood	90′	–	–	38	1	–	1	–	2	2	1	–
Nohan Kenneh Taken off	80′	–	–	21	2	–	3	1	3	1	–
Omari Patrick Taken off	61′	–	–	13	1	–	1	–	3	–	–	–
Taylan Harris Came on as a substitute	29′	–	–	3	–	–	1	–	1	1	–	–
Jason Lowe Came on as a substitute	10′	–	–	1	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–

Forwards4 players


Connor Jennings Taken off	71′	1	–	2	1	–	–	–	3	–	20	–
Josh Davison Taken off	61′	–	–	1	–	–	–	–	2	–	5	–
Kristian Dennis Came on as a substitute	29′	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	7	–
Sol Solomon Came on as a substitute	19′	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	1	–	5

Came on Taken off Sent off Red is the most in that position for the team

Every player who took the pitch, starters first and then substitutes. A dash means none. xG and xA are expected goals and assists.

Before kick-off

Colchester United win 36% Avg odds 2.55

Draw 31% Avg odds 3.01

Tranmere Rovers win 33% Avg odds 2.86

Chances implied by the average closing odds, with the bookmaker margin removed.

Form going into the game

Colchester United W D L L D

Tranmere Rovers D L D W W

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Previous and next meeting

Previous meeting: Tranmere Rovers 1-3 Colchester United, 01 Feb 25 Next meeting: Tranmere Rovers 0-1 Colchester United, 06 Apr 26 All Colchester United vs Tranmere Rovers meetings

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