Heybridge 0-1 U’s – Vernon Grabs Only Goal

Colchester United added to their unbeaten pre-season record, by beating non-league Heybridge Swifts 1-0 on Thursday night.

Veteran midfield triallist Gary Holt was given a twenty-minute run-out by boss Paul Lambert. To read the article, click here.

U’s striker Scott Vernon netted the winner in the second half, firing home into the top-corner. The former Blackpool front-runner has now scored in his last three U’s matches.

U’s: Cousins, Maybury, Baldwin (Okuonghae 67), Heath (Holt 67), Beevers (Bender 67), Hackney (Wordsworth 67), Hammond (Pavett 76), Izzet, Fox (Corcoran 77), Platt (Malton 77), Thomas (Vernon 46)


Did you go to the Swifts game?

Let us know with a comment below, or comment on this article in the forum. Not yet a member? Don’t panic, click on the banner below to join in.