Colchester v Exeter City result
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Colchester 2–2 Exeter City — this League Two match was drawn.
The result
Colchester and Exeter City drew 2–2 at Colchester Community Stadium in League Two on Sunday 29 December.
The goals
It was 1–1 at half-time. The goals — Exeter City: J. Taylor (8’, assisted by M. Jay) and R. Bowman (77’ pen); Colchester: H. Pell (16’, assisted by C. Harriott) and T. Robinson (59’). T. Lapslie (76’) was sent off.
Discipline
C. Breakspear showed three yellow cards and one red — against 3.7 yellows a game across the last 17 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Colchester: Ben Stevenson (43’) and H. Pell (62’); Exeter City: T. Parkes (90’).
What it changes
Colchester are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions. Exeter City are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, C. Harriott (Colchester) 6.9, J. Taylor (Exeter City) 6.6 and R. Bowman (Exeter City) 6.5 led the match.
Next up
Colchester next travel to Chesterfield on 20 October 2026.
Exeter City next host Crewe on 20 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Colchester: Chesterfield v Colchester, Tuesday 20 October — the preview. Next for Exeter City: Exeter City v Crewe, Tuesday 20 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Colchester 2–2 Exeter City · League Two
- Venue: Colchester Community Stadium · Colchester
- Referee: C. Breakspear
- Head-to-head (last 4): Colchester 1 · draws 1 · Exeter City 2 · 2.5 goals/game
- Recent form: Colchester 3W 1D 1L · Exeter City 3W 1D 1L
Colchester 2–2 Exeter City (League Two): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 13 May 2026). See the live track record →
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Match statistics & details
| Colchester | Exeter City | |
|---|---|---|
| 46% | Possession | 54% |
| 12 | Shots | 11 |
| 3 | Shots on target | 6 |
| 7 | Shots off target | 3 |
| 2 | Blocked shots | 2 |
| 5 | Shots inside the box | 10 |
| 5 | Corners | 4 |
| 4 | Offsides | 1 |
| 8 | Fouls | 13 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 1 | Red cards | 0 |
| 3 | Saves | 1 |
| 304 | Passes | 350 |
| 67% | Pass accuracy | 58% |
Colchester player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Gerken | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| R. Jackson | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| T. Eastman | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| H. Pell | 90 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.8 |
| B. Stevenson | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6.6 |
| L. Gambin | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| C. Harriott | 90 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| T. Robinson | 90 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| O. Sowunmi | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| K. Poku | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.1 |
| C. Bramall | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| T. Lapslie sub | 47 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R | 6 |
| F. Nouble sub | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.5 |
| O. Kensdale sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.6 |
Exeter City player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Maxted | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.1 |
| P. Sweeney | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.7 |
| A. Martin | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| T. Parkes | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.1 |
| Randell Williams | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| J. Taylor | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7.2 |
| A. Collins | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6.8 |
| J. Richardson | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6.4 |
| B. Seymour | 73 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| M. Jay | 66 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| L. Martin | 55 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| R. Bowman | 35 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.4 |
| N. Atangana | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| N. Ajose | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Colchester v Exeter City — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2019-03-16 Exeter City 3–0 Colchester
- 2018-11-24 Colchester 1–1 Exeter City
- 2018-05-05 Exeter City 1–0 Colchester
- 2017-12-09 Colchester 3–1 Exeter City
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Colchester and Exeter City?
- In their last 4 meetings, Colchester won 1, Exeter City won 2 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Colchester and Exeter City?
- Recent form — Colchester 3W 1D 1L; Exeter City 3W 1D 1L.
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