Colchester United vs Southampton Highlights - August 08, 2026

Southampton beat Colchester United 2-0 in EFL Cup on August 08, 2026. The match was played at JobServe Community Stadium.

Cyle Larin (72'), Romeo Akachukwu (90'+2') scored for Southampton.

Their previous five had brought 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. That run had left Colchester United 2 games without defeat.

They had won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 in their previous five.

Kuryu Matsuki could not find the target for Southampton (11'). Kuryu Matsuki sent an effort off target for Southampton (29').

Lewis Dobbin shot wide for Southampton on 39 minutes.

After the break, Kuryu Matsuki could not find the target for Southampton (47'). Harry Anderson sent an effort off target for Colchester United (49').

Shortly afterwards, Léo Scienza shot wide for Southampton on 52 minutes. The keeper had to be alert to keep out Taylor Harwood-Bellis’s effort (59').

Cyle Larin tested the goalkeeper for Southampton (67').

Moments later, Cyle Larin scored for Southampton on 72 minutes after a pass from Ryan Manning.

Finn Azaz picked out Romeo Akachukwu, who scored for Southampton (90'+2'). Substitutions: Colchester United 5, Southampton 5.

Southampton controlled 74.2% of possession. Colchester United had 11 shots with 4 on target, while Southampton had 25 and 5.

Goalkeeper saves: Colchester United 3, Southampton 4. Corners: Colchester United 1, Southampton 5.

Southampton completed the most passes, 728 in total at 90.2% accuracy.