Colchester United fell to a hugely disappointing 1-0 defeat at the hands of non-league Oxford City on Saturday afternoon.

Matt Paterson's strike early in the second half secured the National League South side a famous win and condemned the U’s to defeat, in their first-round clash at the Weston Homes Community Stadium.

SAM WALKER 6

Had little chance with the goal and did little wrong throughout the 90 minutes.

TOM EASTMAN 6

Hit the bar with a header in the first half and was a presence at both ends of the field.

RYAN INNISS 6

U’s man of the match – did his job in both boxes on a miserable afternoon for his side.

FRANKIE KENT 5

A frustrating afternoon for the young U’s skipper who was taken off on the hour.

RYAN JACKSON 6

Tried his best to get the U’s going with his attacking play and long throws.

BRANDON COMLEY 5

Struggled to dominate the football in the centre of the park against a physical City midfield.

DOUG LOFT 5

Was at fault in the build up to City’s winner before being substituted before the hour.

DREY WRIGHT 5

Showed moments of promise but often flattered to deceive at left wing-back.

KYEL REID 5

Displayed the most urgency of the U’s attackers but fluffed a gilt-edged chance late on.

BRANDON HANLAN 5

Squandered a decent close-range chance in the first half and lacked potency in front of goal.

MIKAEL MANDRON 5

Not the striker’s best display; was wasteful in front of goal at times on a bad day all round for the U’s.

SUBSTITUTES

CRAIG SLATER (for Loft, 57) 6

Was unlucky not to equalise late on with a shot that Stevens pushed away.

LEWIS KINSELLA (for Kent, 60) 6

Added a bit of impetus and energy to the U’s side after coming on at left-back.

TOMMY O’SULLIVAN (for Comley, 80) 5

Missed a decent chance in the closing stages after coming on for Comley.

SUBSTITUTES (NOT USED): James, Lapslie, Odelusi, Gilmartin.