Stoppage‑time drama
Oldham Athletic opened the scoring through Keenan Appiah‑Forson, a goal that many consider a contender for the season’s best. The Latics were leading 1‑0 when, in first‑half stoppage time, defender Gus Scott‑Morriss was shown a red card by referee James Durkin. Scott‑Morriss had won the ball, but Durkin judged the challenge on Ellis Iandolo to warrant dismissal. Iandolo’s reaction-rolling on the ground and winking in the direction of the Oldham bench-did little to calm the situation. Manager Micky Mellon expressed frustration that his side was denied the chance to extend the lead.
Colchester capitalises
With Oldham reduced to ten men for the remainder of the half, Colchester United seized the opportunity. Harry Anderson equalised just after the hour, bringing the score to 1‑1. The U’s were later awarded a penalty with 15 minutes remaining after Lewis Temple fouled substitute Jaden Williams in the area. Mat Hudson stepped up and denied Jack Payne with his legs, keeping the match level.
Final minutes
As the clock ticked down, Temple tried to defend a left‑wing cross. He failed to clear the ball, turning it past his own goalkeeper. The own goal, scored in the 90th minute, gave Colchester a 2‑1 victory. The match, played in Oldham’s first away outing of the season, ended in a late defeat for the Latics, with stoppage‑time moments proving decisive for both sides.
