COLCHESTER United played out a 1-1 draw with Newport County, on Friday night.

Freddie Sears earned the U's a draw with a late goal, after Dom Telford had given the Exiles a first-half lead.

Here are the Gazette player ratings, following their draw at the JobServe Community Stadium.

JAKE TURNER 8

U’s man of the match. Was impressive again and made several important saves

CAMERON COXE 6

Produced an energetic display at right-back on his first league start since October 8

LUKE CHAMBERS 7

Was solid at the back and generally did well against Newport’s potent attack

TOMMY SMITH 7

U’s skipper won absolutely everything in the air and did well against Newport’s lively forwards

CHARLIE DANIELS 7

Delivered some decent crosses which were not capitalised on and defended well

Gazette:

COLE SKUSE 8

Was cool and calm in possession as always; showed all of his experience in midfield

NOAH CHILVERS 8

Always positive and tenacious when out of possession and brave on the ball. Booked

SYLVESTER JASPER 6

Was generally well shackled by the Newport defence before being taken off on the hour

ARMANDO DOBRA 6

Went close with a low effort early on; had a mixed night on the ball

LUKE HANNANT 7

Worked hard for the cause and put in a good shift for the team before being withdrawn

FREDDIE SEARS 8

In-form striker took his goal extremely well and was lively throughout

Gazette:

SUBSTITUTES

ALAN JUDGE (sub Jasper, 61) 7

Provided the killer pass for Sears to score Colchester’s equaliser

SHAWN MCCOULSKY (sub Dobra, 75)

TOM EASTMAN (sub Hannant, 90)

Subs (not used): Tchamadeu, Welch-Hayes, Nouble, Gerken.