COLCHESTER United ran out 2-1 winners at Harrogate Town, on Saturday afternoon.

Goals from Freddie Sears and Noah Chilvers helped the U's recover from the setback of conceding early to Jack Muldoon's second-minute opener.

Wayne Brown's side moved up to 19th with the win, 11 points above the relegation zone with six games remaining.

Here are the Gazette player ratings, following Colchester's victory.

SHAMAL GEORGE 8

U's made some good stops, the pick of which a spectacular second-half stop to deny Thomson just after the break

CAMERON COXE 8

Made some timely blocks and interceptions including a brilliantly-timed challenge on Armstrong in the area in the second half

Gazette:

LUKE CHAMBERS 8

U's stand-in captain's delight was there for all to see at the final whistle after he played his part in the U's win

TOM EASTMAN 8

Enjoyed his tussle with the likes of Kavanagh and Armstrong on his return to the Colchester starting line-up

MYLES KENLOCK 7

U's left-back worked hard for the cause and helped his side keep the hosts at bay in the second half

Gazette:

COLE SKUSE 8

Played his part in Colchester's winner with his pass to Sears and was influential throughout

BRENDAN WIREDU 7

U's midfielder covered plenty of ground in midfield and was typically tenacious throughout

Gazette:

LUKE HANNANT 7

Was busy throughout and provided good defensive protection for left-back Kenlock when needed

NOAH CHILVERS 9

U's man of the match. Scored one goal and made another in another fine individual display

JUNIOR TCHAMADEU 7

Had his moments after being recalled to the U's side in a more advanced role before being withdrawn

Gazette:

FREDDIE SEARS 9

Showed his undoubted class with his well-taken equaliser before setting Chilvers up for the winner

SUBSTITUTES

ALAN JUDGE (for Tchamadeu, 68) 7

Pulled the strings as soon as he came on midway through the second half and helped U's manage the game

MILES WELCH-HAYES (for Skuse, 84)

Subs (not used): Huws, Andrews, Wright, Akinde, Hornby.