Colchester United fought back from behind to secure a draw for the second successive week

RENE GILMARTIN 7

U’s keeper made good first-half stops to deny Slater and Hope but could not prevent Carlisle goal

RYAN JACKSON 7

Was a very good performer but was left walking a tightrope after picking up a first-half booking 

FRANKIE KENT 8

U’s man of the match. Took his goal very well and was impressive in defence throughout. Booked

LUKE PROSSER 7

Led his side well as usual and the U’s skipper generally dealt well with Carlisle’s attacking threat

KANE VINCENT-YOUNG 8

Maintained his impressive recent form and made a seamless switch to right-back late on

DIAZ WRIGHT 7

Performed well on his first-ever home league start for the U’s before being taken off with 20 minutes to go

BEN STEVENSON 7

Tried hard to get things going for Colchester in the middle of the park in what was a tough battle

ABO EISA 7

Showed some dazzling skill at times particularly in the first half before fading and being replaced by Dickenson

SAMMIE SZMODICS 7

Was desperately unlucky not to grab a late winner for the U’s when his cross-shot flashed inches wide

COURTNEY SENIOR 8

Was very impressive in the first hour with his skill and trickery and made things happen for the U’s

FRANK NOUBLE 7

Was unable to keep his scoring streak going but nevertheless put in another tireless shift for his side

SUBSTITUTES

MIKAEL MANDRON (for Wright, 69) 6

Made his presence felt in the closing stages including in the build-up to Kent’s equaliser

BRENNAN DICKENSON (for Eisa, 69) 7

Provided the cross that led to Colchester securing their late equaliser and looked a real threat from left-back

LUKE NORRIS (for Jackson, 75) 6

Was in the thick of the action in the final stages of the game after coming off the bench

SUBSTITUTES (NOT USED): Eastman, Dunne, Roberts, Barnes.