COLCHESTER United were beaten 1-0 at home by Stockport County, in Ben Garner's first game in charge.
The U's fell to defeat at the JobServe Community Stadium, after Kyle Wootton bagged the Hatters' winner with a first-half header.
Here are the Gazette player ratings, following a fourth successive league defeat.
KIERAN O’HARA 6
U’s goalkeeper denied Collar and Wootton and had plenty of the ball in possession
CONNOR HALL 7
Did his defensive work well and also lent his support in attack at times
FIACRE KELLEHER 7
Was unfortunate not to earn a penalty late on and defender well. Booked
LUKE CHAMBERS 7
U’s skipper relished his tussle with Stockport’s attackers on return to the side
JUNIOR TCHAMADEU 7
Almost won a penalty after ten seconds and provided some good deliveries
CONNOR WOOD 6
Went close with a first-time effort in the second half before being replaced
OSSAMA ASHLEY 7
U’s man of the match. Went close with a deflected first-half effort and battled hard
NOAH CHILVERS 6
Had plenty of the ball after being deployed in a deeper position
ALEX NEWBY 6
Showed glimpses of his skill after making his first U’s start in four months
MATT JAY 6
Tried hard to make things happen in attack on a disappointing day for the U’s
TOM HOPPER 6
Seemed to enjoy his battle with Horsfall and went close in the second half
SUBSTITUTES
JAYDEN FEVRIER (for Wood, 70) 6
Was positive in his running including a darting run that led to a late booking for Johnson
FREDDIE SEARS (for Newby, 76)
EMYR HUWS (for Ashley, 76)
JOHN AKINDE (for Jay, 82)
Subs (not used): Greenidge, Miranda, Smith.
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