Stevenage 1:0 Colchester United — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Jamie Reid’s 19th-minute strike proved decisive as Stevenage beat ten-man Colchester United 1-0 in a Club Friendly Games encounter, with Ben Thompson’s commanding display earning him the highest rating on the pitch. The hosts were never seriously threatened after Sean Raggett’s 15th-minute red card, and the result rounded off their pre-season preparations without a confirmed next fixture to look toward.

The turning point arrived four minutes before the goal when Raggett was dismissed, leaving Colchester to dig in with a man fewer. Stevenage capitalised almost immediately, Reid converting from close range in the 19th minute, and the away side never truly recovered from that double blow, spending the remainder of the contest chasing shadows.

The statistics told a brutally one-sided story: Stevenage held 74% possession and forced eleven corners to Colchester’s none, dominating from start to finish yet winning only by a single goal. Ben Thompson stood out as the game’s finest performer with a 7.46 rating despite not finding the net, anchoring the midfield throughout. CheckLive’s model clearly favoured Stevenage, and the result confirmed that prediction emphatically.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Stevenage vs Colchester United?

Stevenage 1-0 Colchester United (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Jamie Reid (19') for Stevenage.

Were there any red cards in Stevenage vs Colchester United?

Yes — sent off: Sean Raggett (Colchester United, 15').