Shrewsbury Town FC vs Colchester United FC, FA Cup 2023-24 ROUND 1
Overview
Match Preview
Shrewsbury Town FC vs Colchester United FC — FA Cup at Montgomery Waters Meadow.
- Shrewsbury Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Colchester United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Scott Jackson
- Assistant 1 Daniel Jarvis (England)
- Assistant 2 Joseph Pettitt (England)
3 games this season
🟨 4.0/game
⚽ 15.7 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Nov | Colchester United FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 28 Oct | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Oct | Barnsley FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 21 Oct | Derby County FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Oct | Cambridge United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Oct | Northampton Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Shrewsbury Town FC this season
Shrewsbury Town FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Colchester United FC this season
Colchester United FC this season
Top Scorers (This Season)
Shrewsbury Town FC
| John Marquis | 2 G |
| Tony Scully | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Montgomery Waters Meadow that hosts another battle between Shrewsbury Town FC and Colchester United FC.
- 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Shrewsbury Town FC and Colchester United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 10' A goal from the Northern Ireland international Cameron McGeehan! He fires home on 10 to make it 0-1!
- 11' Controversy at the stadium! Jordan Shipley argues furiously but the card stands.
- 16' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 21' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 22' What a strike from Daniel Udoh! The score is 1-1.
- 24' A moment of madness from Tom Bayliss on 24 minutes earns him a card. Shrewsbury Town FC will be frustrated.
- 28' It’s a booking for Colchester United FC player. Will Greenidge gets a card.
- 33' Shrewsbury Town FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Colchester United FC backline.
- 38' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 38 minutes.
- 43' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 48' Joe Taylor, a Wales forward, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 53' Will Greenidge has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 7 appearances.
- 56' Jordan Shipley puts Shrewsbury Town FC on the lead.
- 59' The whistle greets Will Greenidge as he departs to be replaced by Zach Mitchell.
- 63' Controversy at the stadium! Tom Dallison argues furiously but the card stands.
- 66' Ryan Bowman is replacing Jordan Shipley for the Shrewsbury Town FC side.
- 71' Carl Winchester has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 71.
- 72' Tom Hopper is ready to make an impact after coming on for Tom Dallison at the 72 minute mark.
- 75' It is a substitution in Shrewsbury Town FC team. Daniel Udoh is replaced by Max Mata on 75 minute.
- 79' Magnificent from Connor Hall! That is 3 goals in 16 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 81' Colchester United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Chay Cooper is hanging Noah Chilvers on the field on 81 minute.
- 86' Colchester United FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Zach Mitchell on 86.
- 87' The crowd applauds Mal Benning as he leaves the pitch. Nohan Kenneh steps in for Shrewsbury Town FC.
- 88' Tom Bayliss makes way for Elliot Thorpe at the 88 minute mark. A tactical switch from Shrewsbury Town FC.
- 90' Arthur Read catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 90.
- Colchester United FC will have plenty to reflect on. Shrewsbury Town FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Shrewsbury Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Daniel Udoh ↓ Max Mata 75'
- 33
- 1
- 17
-
26
Jordan Shipley ↓ Ryan Bowman 66'
-
20
Tom Bayliss ↓ Elliot Thorpe 88'
- 7
-
14
Taylor Perry ↓ Tunmise Sobowale 87'
- 6
- 4
-
3
Mal Benning ↓ Nohan Kenneh 87'
Bench
- 13
- 16
-
9
Ryan Bowman ↑ 66'
-
27
Max Mata ↑ 75'
-
42
Nohan Kenneh ↑ 87'
-
2
Elliot Thorpe ↑ 88'
-
15
Tunmise Sobowale ↑ 87'
Coach
Matthew Taylor
Colchester United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
6
Tom Dallison ↓ Tom Hopper 72'
- 18
- 42
-
2
Will Greenidge ↓ Zach Mitchell 59'
- 5
-
10
Noah Chilvers ↓ Chay Cooper 81'
- 13
- 16
-
9
Samson Tovide ↓ Frankie Terry 72'
-
25
Joe Taylor ↓ Bradley Ihionvien 72'
Bench
- 29
-
15
Zach Mitchell ↑ 59'
-
40
Frankie Terry ↑ 72'
-
37
Chay Cooper ↑ 81'
- 21
- 20
-
14
Tom Hopper ↑ 72'
-
48
Bradley Ihionvien ↑ 72'
- 7
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Daniel Udoh | 1 |
| Jordan Shipley | 1 |
| Cameron McGeehan | 1 |
| Zach Mitchell | 1 |
Shrewsbury Town FC Form
2023-11-04
Shrewsbury Town FC
3–2
Colchester United FC
W
2023-10-28
Wigan Athletic FC
2–0
Shrewsbury Town FC
L
2023-10-24
Barnsley FC
3–0
Shrewsbury Town FC
L
2023-10-21
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–0
Derby County FC
W
2023-10-14
Cambridge United FC
1–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
D
2023-10-07
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–0
Northampton Town FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.83
Shrewsbury Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.33
Colchester United FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 62% + Over 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Shrewsbury Town FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.16
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Shrewsbury Town FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Colchester United FC
50%
Shrewsbury Town FC or Colchester United FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.2%
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 0
7%
2 – 0
7%
1 – 2
6.6%
2 – 2
6%
0 – 0
5.9%
3 – 1
5.5%
0 – 1
4.9%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 2
Actual
Asian Handicap — Shrewsbury Town FC
| Handicap | Shrewsbury Town FC covers | Push | Colchester United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 15% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 21% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 15% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Shrewsbury Town FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Colchester United FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.