Colchester United won at Hartlepool United in League Two

Goals from John Akinde and Chay Cooper sealed the U's victory at Victoria Park, as the ended the campaign in 15th position.

Here are the Gazette player ratings, after Colchester claimed a deserved three points on the road.

SAM HORNBY 8

U's man of the match. On-loan keeper made a number of excellent saves including a brave first-minute stop to deny Molyneux

JUNIOR TCHAMADEU 8

Enjoyed a good battle with Sterry and made a number of excellent timely clearances and interceptions

LUKE CHAMBERS 8

Hardly put a foot wrong throughout; showed all of his experience at the heart of the Colchester defence

TOMMY SMITH 8

Colchester skipper led by example and was dominant in the air; played a big part in U's clean sheet. Booked

CAMERON COXE 8

Was denied early on by Killip and provided limitless energy and tenacity again

BRENDAN WIREDU 7

Provided the bite Colchester required to dominate midfield before being replaced on the hour

NOAH CHILVERS 7

Was denied by Killip in the first half and linked up well with Colchester's front two of Sears and Akinde

LUKE HANNANT 7

Did his bit for the team once again and produced a hard-working performance

ALAN JUDGE 7

Helped Colchester establish a half-time lead before being replaced at the break

FREDDIE SEARS 8

Showed his class again in providing assists for both of Colchester's goals

JOHN AKINDE 8

Took his goal well and also had an effort disallowed early in the second half before being replaced

SUBSTITUTES

CHAY COOPER (sub Judge, 46) 8

Scored an unforgettable goal on his league debut for the U's and looked composed throughout

KAAN BENNETT (sub Wiredu, 61) 7

U's debutant slotted in well in a left-sided role and gave the Pools defence something different to think about

BRADLEY IHIONVIEN (sub Akinde, 71) 7

Teenage striker relished his opportunity with the U's first team after making his senior debut

Subs (not used): Eastman, Cracknell, Kazeem, George.