Colchester boss Danny Cowley praised Owura Edwards' attitude after the winger came off the bench to score a 1-0 win at Bristol Rovers. The 24-year-old former Bristol City player curled a shot into the top corner after 85 minutes. Cowley said Edwards' mindset was key to his success.

What happened?

Colchester won 1-0 at Bristol Rovers with Owura Edwards scoring the winner. The goal came after 85 minutes, 12 minutes after Edwards' introduction.

Why it matters for Colchester

The win is a boost for Colchester, who are 12th in League Two with 66 points from 46 games. Their recent form has been WLLWW, with a 2-game winning run.

What comes next?

Colchester's next match is crucial in their bid to climb the League Two table. They are 21 points behind leaders Bromley.

CategoryStat
League standing12th
Points66
Recent formWLLWW
Goals this season62 scored, 49 conceded
Last resultCheltenham 1-4 Colchester (2026-05-02)