Swindon Town FC vs Colchester United FC, FA Cup 2024-25 ROUND 1
Overview
Match Preview
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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Swindon Town FC this season
Swindon Town FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Colchester United FC this season
Colchester United FC this season
Top Scorers (This Season)
Swindon Town FC
| Aaron Drinan | 3 G | 1 A |
| Ollie Palmer | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Swindon Town FC and Colchester United FC has kicked off!
- 5' The travelling Colchester United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' Tom Flanagan picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Will Wright made 12 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 23' It’s gonna be a card for Will Wright.
- 28' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Swindon Town FC and Colchester United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 33' The energy levels are beginning to show. Danny Cowley might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 38' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 43' Miguel Freckleton has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 46' A tactical swap from Swindon Town FC — Nnamdi Ofoborh on, Miguel Freckleton off on 46 minutes.
- 51' Aaron Drinan has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 13 appearances.
- 56' Colchester United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 61' It looks surprising Swindon Town FC does not make any changes. Ellis Iandolo has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 63' That looks like a foul for a card for John-Kymani Gordon.
- 64' Harry Anderson does the damage! The net is bulging and Colchester United FC surge ahead!
- 65' A change in the Colchester United FC ranks — Jamie McDonnell exits the field as Alex Woodyard enters on 65.
- 69' Tom Hopper is replacing Lyle Taylor for the Colchester United FC side.
- 71' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Robert Hunt on 71 minutes.
- 72' Another change for Swindon Town FC made on 72 minute. Gavin Kilkenny leaves to be changed by Sean McGurk.
- 77' The home supporters are growing impatient. Swindon Town FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 78' Time for substitution for Colchester United FC. Harry Anderson is replaced by Mandela Egbo.
- 82' It is a substitution in Swindon Town FC team. Tunmise Sobowale is replaced by Joel McGregor on 82 minute.
- 83' Joel McGregor is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 85' That looks like a foul for a card for Harry Smith.
- 90' A moment of madness from Aaron Donnelly on 90 minutes earns him a card. Colchester United FC will be frustrated.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Swindon Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
-
23
Aaron Drinan ↓ Joel Cotterill 72'
- 10
- 21
- 5
- 27
-
18
Gavin Kilkenny ↓ Sean McGurk 72'
- 1
- 31
- 2
- 20
Bench
-
6
Nnamdi Ofoborh ↑ 46'
-
22
Daniel Butterworth ↑ 72'
- 4
- 12
- 9
- 14
-
7
Joel Cotterill ↑ 72'
-
33
Joel McGregor ↑ 82'
-
15
Sean McGurk ↑ 72'
Coach
Ian Holloway
Colchester United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 25
- 6
- 19
- 3
-
7
Harry Anderson ↓ Mandela Egbo 78'
- 10
- 16
-
33
Lyle Taylor ↓ Tom Hopper 69'
-
15
Jamie McDonnell ↓ Alex Woodyard 65'
- 11
Bench
- 12
-
18
Mandela Egbo ↑ 78'
- 5
- 4
-
17
Tony Scully ↑ 78'
-
30
Alex Woodyard ↑ 65'
-
14
Tom Hopper ↑ 69'
- 27
Coach
Danny Cowley
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kabongo Tshimanga | 1 |
| Joel McGregor | 1 |
| Harry Anderson | 1 |
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
L
Colchester 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
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.74
Swindon Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.5
Colchester United FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 64% + Over 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Swindon Town FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.24
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Swindon Town FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Colchester United FC
54%
Swindon Town FC or Colchester United FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.1%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 2
6.4%
1 – 0
6.1%
2 – 0
5.9%
0 – 0
5.5%
0 – 1
5.2%
3 – 1
4.9%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 2
3.7%
1 – 3
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Swindon Town FC
| Handicap | Swindon Town FC covers | Push | Colchester United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 13% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 19% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 17% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Swindon Town FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Colchester United FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.