COLCHESTER United played out a 1-1 draw with Sutton United, on Saturday afternoon.

The U's looked like they were heading for a fourth successive victory after Arthur Read had given them an 80th-minute lead.

But former Colchester defender Omar Sowunmi netted a stoppage-time equaliser for Sutton, to ensure a share of the spoils at the JobServe Community Stadium.

Here are the Gazette player ratings, following the U's draw.

OWEN GOODMAN 6

U’s goalkeeper had few saves to make and was generally well protected by his defence

WILL GREENIDGE 6

Played out of position as a left wing-back and made his fair share of timely challenges

TOM DALLISON 6

Produced a solid display on his first league start for nearly two months. Booked

ZACH MITCHELL 6

Teenage defender was a competent performer at the heart of the U’s defence and generally dealt with Smith’s physical threat

MANDELA EGBO 6

Was a competent performer on the left side of the U’s three-man defence

Gazette:

ARTHUR READ 8

U’s man of the match. Scored an outstanding goal and was impressive throughout. Booked

CAMERON MCGEEHAN 6

Played his part in Read’s goal but conceded the free-kick that led to Sutton equaliser. Booked

NOAH CHILVERS 6

U’s stand-in skipper looked to get things moving for the U’s on his return to the starting line-up

Gazette:

JAYDEN FEVRIER 7

Worried the Sutton defence on plenty of occasions with his direct running and skill

SAMSON TOVIDE 6

Missed a golden opportunity on the stroke of half-time when he blasted over but provided pass for Taylor’s chance

JOE TAYLOR 6

Was denied by goalkeeper Bouzanis just before half-time and provided assist for Tovide’s missed chance; had little service

SUBSTITUTES

BRADLEY IHIONVIEN (sub Tovide, 70)

TOM HOPPER (sub Taylor, 70)

CHAY COOPER (sub Chilvers, 70)

FIACRE KELLEHER (sub Greenidge, 89)

Substitutes (not used): Terry, Mingi, Hornby.