COLCHESTER United conceded late to lose 1-0 at Milton Keynes Dons, on Boxing Day.
Substitute Ellis Harrison's 89th-minute strike from Jack Payne's free-kick secured the hosts victory and condemned the U's to a sixth defeat in seven matches, in League Two.
Here are the Gazette player ratings, following a disappointing defeat for Matty Etherington's side.
OWEN GOODMAN 7
U’s goalkeeper made some impressive saves including an impressive double stop to deny Gilbey early on
MANDELA EGBO 5
Limped off with a knee injury after 23 minutes and was replaced by Tom Dallison
ZACH MITCHELL 7
U’s man of the match. Made some key interventions in vital areas including a brilliant challenge on Dean
CONNOR HALL 7
U’s captain produced a solid defensive performance before being withdrawn in the final stages
ELLIS IANDOLO 6
Continued his return from a long-term injury by completing nearly 70 minutes in a competent display
CAMERON MCGEEHAN 6
Worked hard for the team in midfield on a testing away day for Colchester
ARTHUR READ 6
Typically tenacious and hard working performance by the Colchester midfielder. Booked
NOAH CHILVERS 5
Found it difficult to carve out clearcut goalscoring opportunities for the visitors
CHAY COOPER 5
Played in a left-sided role on his return to the Colchester starting line-up and got in some decent positions
JAYDEN FEVRIER 5
Showed some of his mesmerising skill at times but was generally well marshalled by the hosts
JOE TAYLOR 5
Was an isolated figure at times in attack and missed a decent opportunity in the second half
SUBSTITUTES
TOM DALLISON (for Egbo, 24) 7
Made a brilliant intervention in the first half to divert Dean's goalbound effort away after coming on
AL-AMIN KAZEEM (for Iandolo, 69) 5
Fired a great chance over the bar from a good position in the final stages after coming on at left wing-back
JOHN AKINDE (for Taylor, 69) 6
Was unlucky not to score a last-gasp equaliser when his effort was saved by goalkeeper MacGillivray
WILL GREENIDGE (for Hall, 83)
TOM HOPPER (for Cooper, 83)
Substitutes (not used): Jay, Hornby.
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