Colchester United 0:2 Charlton Athletic — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Tyreece Campbell orchestrated the midfield as Charlton Athletic brushed aside Colchester United 2-0 in a Club Friendly, setting up a trip to Reading on 1 August. The scoreline flattered the visitors, who struck twice inside two first-half minutes to kill the contest before the half-hour mark.

The turning point arrived in a devastating 120-second spell. Billy Koumetio slid a pass through for Matt Godden to slot home from close range in the 22nd minute, and before Colchester could regroup, Harvey Knibbs teed up Karlan Grant to double the lead barely sixty seconds later. Colchester's defence never recovered from that double blow.

Despite the defeat, Colchester had more of the ball in their own half but could not turn 41% possession into meaningful pressure, managing only two corners to Charlton's one. Campbell was the standout with a 7.63 rating, pulling the strings in midfield without a goal to his name. CheckLive's model rated Colchester United the clearer side, but the result proved the model wrong. Charlton now face Reading on 1 August.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Colchester United vs Charlton Athletic?

Colchester United 0-2 Charlton Athletic (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Matt Godden (22', assist Billy Koumetio) for Charlton Athletic; Karlan Grant (23', assist Harvey Knibbs) for Charlton Athletic.