Swindon Town FC vs Colchester United FC, FA Cup 2024-25 ROUND 1
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Swindon Town FC vs Colchester United FC — FA Cup at County Ground.
- Swindon Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Colchester United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Scott Jackson
- Assistant 1 Marcus Carmichael (England)
- Assistant 2 Andrew Hickman (England)
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetingsRecent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 02 Nov Colchester United FC H 2–1 W 04 Nov Aldershot Town FC H 4–7 L 05 Nov Stockport County FC A 0–4 L 06 Nov Crewe Alexandra FC A 3–0 W 09 May Wigan Athletic FC A 4–3 W 01 May Ipswich Town FC H 1–2 L Date Opponent H/A Score Result 02 Nov Swindon Town FC A 1–2 L 04 Nov Shrewsbury Town FC A 2–3 L 05 Nov Newport County AFC A 0–2 L 05 Nov AFC Sudbury A 4–0 W 07 Nov Marine AFC H 1–1 D 10 Nov Accrington Stanley FC A 0–1 L Key Stats
100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history33% Clean Sheets
Swindon Town FC this season0% Clean Sheets
Colchester United FC this season -
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Swindon Town FC and Colchester United FC is underway.
- 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for John-Kymani Gordon suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' It’s a booking for Colchester United FC player. Tom Flanagan gets a card.
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 23' Swindon Town FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 28' It looks like no one’s ball. Swindon Town FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 33' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 33 minutes.
- 38' Aaron Donnelly has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 51 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 43' It looks surprising Swindon Town FC does not make any changes. Tunmise Sobowale has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 46' Another change for Swindon Town FC made on 46 minute. Miguel Freckleton leaves to be changed by Nnamdi Ofoborh.
- 51' Swindon Town FC is showing some good football. However, Swindon Town FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 56' Colchester United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 61' Colchester United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 61.
- 63' It’s a booking for Colchester United FC player. John-Kymani Gordon gets a card.
- 64' Harry Anderson puts Colchester United FC on the lead.
- 65' It is a substitution in Colchester United FC team. Jamie McDonnell is replaced by Alex Woodyard on 65 minute.
- 69' It is a substitution in Colchester United FC team. Lyle Taylor is replaced by Tom Hopper on 69 minute.
- 71' The referee calls foul for Robert Hunt. He receives a card.
- 72' The supporters are chanting for Sean McGurk. He replaces Gavin Kilkenny on 72 minute.
- 77' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 78' Another change for Colchester United FC made on 78 minute. Harry Anderson leaves to be changed by Mandela Egbo.
- 82' The whistle greets Tunmise Sobowale as he departs to be replaced by Joel McGregor.
- 83' Goal! Joel McGregor scores his 1 goal in 57 matches.
- 85' Harry Smith was booked on 85.
- 90' Colchester United FC player sees a card in front of him.
- Another three points for Swindon Town FC.
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Swindon Town FC
Starting XI- 8
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23
Aaron Drinan ↓ Joel Cotterill 72'
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18
Gavin Kilkenny ↓ Sean McGurk 72'
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- 31
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Bench-
6
Nnamdi Ofoborh ↑ 46'
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22
Daniel Butterworth ↑ 72'
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Joel Cotterill ↑ 72'
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33
Joel McGregor ↑ 82'
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15
Sean McGurk ↑ 72'
Coach Ian HollowayColchester United FC
Starting XI- 1
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- 6
- 19
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7
Harry Anderson ↓ Mandela Egbo 78'
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- 16
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33
Lyle Taylor ↓ Tom Hopper 69'
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15
Jamie McDonnell ↓ Alex Woodyard 65'
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Bench- 12
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18
Mandela Egbo ↑ 78'
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Tony Scully ↑ 78'
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30
Alex Woodyard ↑ 65'
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14
Tom Hopper ↑ 69'
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Coach Danny Cowley -
Head to Head
Swindon Town FC Form
2024-11-02 Swindon Town FC 2–1 Colchester United FC W 2023-11-04 Swindon Town FC 4–7 Aldershot Town FC L 2022-11-05 Stockport County FC 4–0 Swindon Town FC L 2021-11-06 Crewe Alexandra FC 0–3 Swindon Town FC W 2021-05-09 Wigan Athletic FC 3–4 Swindon Town FC W 2021-05-01 Swindon Town FC 1–2 Ipswich Town FC LColchester United FC Form
2024-11-02 Swindon Town FC 2–1 Colchester United FC L 2023-11-04 Shrewsbury Town FC 3–2 Colchester United FC L 2022-11-05 Newport County AFC 2–0 Colchester United FC L 2021-11-05 AFC Sudbury 0–4 Colchester United FC W 2020-11-07 Colchester United FC 1–1 Marine AFC D 2018-11-10 Accrington Stanley FC 1–0 Colchester United FC L