COLCHESTER United tumbled to a 3-0 defeat at Northampton Town, on Saturday afternoon.
Goals from Fraser Horsfall, Sam Hoskins and substitute Benny Ashley-Seal condemned the U's to defeat at Sixfields.
The defeat leaves Colchester three points above the League Two relegation zone.
Here are the Gazette player ratings, following a disappointing defeat for the U's.
SAM HORNBY 5
U's goalkeeper made a fine save to deny Hoskins early on but was beaten three times after that
TOM EASTMAN 5
U's defender part of a defence that conceded twice before being substituted on the hour
LUKE CHAMBERS 5
A day to forget for the experienced defender and his side on his return to Sixfields
TOMMY SMITH 5
U's skipper came close to scoring in the second half on a disappointing day for the U's
JUNIOR TCHAMADEU 5
U's right wing-back was given a tough test by Koiki and a lively Northampton attack
MYLES KENLOCK 5
On-loan Ipswich Town defender his best to drive Colchester forward from left wing-back but to no avail
COLE SKUSE 7
U's man of the match. Was an impressive performer throughout and cleared Guthrie's effort off the line
EMYR HUWS 5
Tried his best to impose his authority in midfield on his return to the team before being replaced with 20 minutes left
ALAN JUDGE 6
Was unfortunate to see his shot hit a post in the second half, on his 400th league appearance. Booked
OWURA EDWARDS 6
Had a close-range effort brilliantly blocked in the first half; tried hard to get on the ball and make things happen
FREDDIE SEARS 5
U's leading scorer worked hard but was given little service or support before being withdrawn late on
SUBSTITUTES
CORIE ANDREWS (for Eastman, 60) 6
Gave the U's a different option in attack in the final half hour following a change of formation
NOAH CHILVERS (for Huws, 70) 6
Made a difference and looked lively on the U's left after coming on with 20 minutes remaining
TYREIK WRIGHT (for Sears, 81) N/A
Substitutes (not used): Dallison, Coxe, Wiredu, George.
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