COLCHESTER United were beaten 2-1 at Wrexham, on Saturday afternoon.

Jayden Fevrier's late strike proved only a consolation, as Elliot Lee's early opener and Zach Mitchell's second-half own goal proved enough to give the hosts victory at the Racecourse Ground.

Here are the Gazette player ratings, following a fifth straight league loss for Colchester.

OWEN GOODMAN 5

U’s goalkeeper was beaten twice but denied Mullin at his near post in the second half

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WILL GREENIDGE 5

Played in a left-sided defensive role before being replaced on the hour mark by Iandolo

ZACH MITCHELL 5

Sliced into his own net for Wrexham’s second goal on a tough afternoon for Colchester

FIACRE KELLEHER 6

Put in a solid defensive display against his former club despite the final result. Booked.

MANNY EGBO 5

Looked to get forward as much as possible but could not avert Colchester’s away defeat

JAYDEN FEVRIER 7

U’s man of the match. Grabbed a late goal and caused problems despite having to also deal with McClean

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CAMERON MCGEEHAN 6

Saw his effort saved leading to Fevrier goal; was victim of Evans’ challenge that led to red card

ARTHUR READ 6

Made a great goal-saving intervention in the second half and was tidy in possession as usual

NOAH CHILVERS 6

Went close with a first-half effort that whistled just past the post; played in a left sided role

MATT JAY 6

Looked bright particularly in the first half and wanted to get on the ball before being replaced on the hour

JOE TAYLOR 5

U’s leading goalscorer had little service in the final third and had few glimpse of goal all afternoon. Booked

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SUBSTITUTES

ELLIS IANDOLO (for Greenidge, 61) 6

Made a difference when he came on and provided the cross that led to Colchester’s consolation goal

JOHN AKINDE (for Jay, 61) 6

Made his presence felt in and around the penalty box in the final half hour

BRADLEY IHIONVIEN (for Chilvers, 85)

Substitutes (not used): Nelson, Cooper, Hopper, Hornby.