COLCHESTER United had to settle for a point after they drew 1-1 with Accrington Stanley, on Saturday afternoon.

A Riley Harbottle own goal denied the U's victory against ten men, after Noah Chilvers had put the hosts ahead with a fine individual goal.

The draw leaves Colchester seven points clear of the League Two relegation zone, with 14 games to go.

Here are the Gazette player ratings, following a third successive home draw for the U's.

OWEN GOODMAN 6

U’s keeper was beaten by Harbottle own goal but had little else to do throughout

Gazette:

JAYDEN RICHARDSON 7

On-Aberdeen right-back put in another competent performance for Colchester

CONNOR HALL 7

Colchester captain performed well and snuffed out the threat of Accrington’s strike-force

RILEY HARBOTTLE 6

Was unfortunate to score a late own goal but also played his part in Chilvers’ opener and had an effort tipped over. Booked

Gazette:

ELLIS IANDOLO 7

Was a solid performer at left-back and helped keep Accrington attack pretty quiet. Booked

ALISTAIR SMITH 7

Continued his impressive form since joining on loan with another competent midfield display

NOAH CHILVERS 8

U’s man of the match. Scored a superb goal and was industrious in central midfield

Gazette:

CAMERON MCGEEHAN 6

Was generally well marshalled by Accrington being replaced by Mingi just prior to visitors’ equaliser

JAYDEN FEVRIER 6

Showed glimpses of his skill and dribbling but had little return for his efforts on a frustrating day

JOHN AKINDE 6

Worked hard for the cause in attack and was unlucky to see his first-half header drop inches wide

Gazette:

TOM HOPPER 6

Had a hand in the goal; was involved in the incident that led to Hills’ second-half dismissal

SUBSTITUTES

CONOR WILKINSON (for Akinde, 65) 6

Was effective in the air and tried hard to find a late winner after coming off the bench again

JAY MINGI (for McGeehan, 77)

OWURA EDWARDS (for Fevrier, 90)

Subs (not used): Dallison, Jay, Ihionvien, Hornby.