COLCHESTER United tumbled to a 1-0 defeat at Stevenage, on Saturday afternoon.

Elliott List's penalty in first-half stoppage-time proved enough to condemn the U's to defeat, at the Lamex Stadium.

Here are the Gazette player ratings, following a defeat which left them in 20th spot in League Two.

SHAMAL GEORGE 6

An eventful afternoon for the U's keeper. Made a good early save to deny Taylor before bringing down List to concede a penalty and then going off injured. Booked

JUNIOR TCHAMADEU 6

Put in another mature performance after being given the nod at right-back and put in a solid defensive display. Booked

LUKE CHAMBERS 6

U's skipper came close with a first-half header and was a positive influence on teenager right-back Tchamadeu

TOM EASTMAN 6

Was his usual assured self throughout much of the game before being forced off injured in the closing stages

CHARLIE DANIELS 6

Produced a number of tantalising deliveries and set-pieces for Colchester's attackers that were not capitalised on

COLE SKUSE 6

Experienced midfielder was effective in breaking up Stevenage's play in the first half but had less of an influence as U's chased the game after the break

NOAH CHILVERS 7

Took responsibility when needed in midfield and was never afraid to have the ball. Tried to keep U's tempo moving.

SYLVESTER JASPER 7

U's man of the match. Was a real livewire particularly in the first half when he twice forced Smith to make good saves. Booked

ARMANDO DOBRA 7

Showed off some of his trickery and skill in the first half but faded a little in the second half. Booked

FRANK NOUBLE 6

Had a headed effort chalked out for offside in the second half. Started in a wide role before being replaced late on

FREDDIE SEARS 6

Looked bright in the first half and caused the home defence problems but made less of an impact after the break

SUBSTITUTES

JAKE TURNER (for George, 48) 6

The U's shot-stopper pretty was well protected by his defence after coming on for George early in the second half for his U's league debut

TOMMY SMITH (for Eastman, 79)

SHAWN MCCOULSKY (for Nouble, 79)

Subs (not used): Welch-Hayes, Coxe, Hannant, Cooper.