Colchester United fell to a disappointing 3-0 defeat at Swindon Town on Saturday afternoon.

Goals from Canice Carroll, Luke Woolfenden and Kyle Bennett gave the Robins all three points at the County Ground and condemned the U’s to their first defeat in five matches.

The result sees Colchester slip to eighth spot in the League Two table, and John McGreal’s men host Newport County, next weekend.

Here, Colchester United reporter Jonathan Waldron rates the players in the disappointing 3-0 defeat on the road:

RENE GILMARTIN 5

Poorly-hit goal-kick led to Swindon’s opener and failed to keep out Bennett’s long-range effort.

RYAN JACKSON 5

Was part of a defence that conceded three times on a day to forget for the U’s.

FRANKIE KENT 5

Had his work cut out dealing with the lively Robinson and a lively Swindon attack. Booked.

LUKE PROSSER 5

U’s captain will be disappointed with the manner of the goals his side conceded. Booked.

KANE VINCENT-YOUNG 5

Had plenty of possession in the first half but was seldom seen as an attacking outlet after the break.

DIAZ WRIGHT 5

Had his fair share of the ball in defensive areas in the first half but was withdrawn early in the second half.

BEN STEVENSON 6

Was pretty effective in possession and tried to do the right things on a disappointing day for the U’s.

COURTNEY SENIOR 6

U’s man of the match. Showed plenty of his skill and trickery but was less effective in the second half.

MIKAEL MANDRON 5

Gave the ball away leading to Swindon’s third goal; headed a chance straight at Vigouroux in the first half. Booked.

BRENNAN DICKENSON 5

Missed a good early chance on his start since mid-January; was taken off early in the second half.

FRANK NOUBLE 5

Had little impact on the game and was well marshalled by the Swindon defence before being taken off.

SUBSTITUTES

TOM EASTMAN (for Wright, 54) 6

Added an extra attacking option down the right after coming on and defended solidly.

LUKE NORRIS (for Dickenson, 54) 6

Looked sharp after coming on against his old club and went close with a shot that hit the side netting.

CALLUM ROBERTS (for Nouble, 74) 5

SUBSTITUTES (NOT USED): Dunne, Chilvers, Eisa, Barnes.