COLCHESTER United drew 1-1 with Sutton United in League Two, on Saturday afternoon.

Cameron McGeehan's seventh-minute strike was cancelled out by Charlie Lakin's equaliser, as the points were shared at Gander Green Lane.

Colchester's draw leaves them five points above the League Two relegation zone, ahead of a trip to play Salford City, next Tuesday night.

Here are the Gazette player ratings, following the U's fifth draw in seven games.

OWEN GOODMAN 7

U’s goalkeeper made a fine penalty save to help secure a point and also denied Eastmond

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JAYDEN RICHARDSON 6

Was at fault for Sutton’s equaliser and had a testing afternoon before being replaced. Booked

CONNOR HALL 6

Colchester captain had his work cut out dealing with Smith’s aerial threat but defended well

RILEY HARBOTTLE 6

Conceded the penalty that Goodman saved but made a superb first-half goal-line clearance

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ELLIS IANDOLO 6

Had his work cut out dealing with Coley throughout but did contribute to the U’s attack. Booked

ALISTAIR SMITH 6

Did not show all of his considerable potential in midfield on his return to his former club

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ARTHUR READ 7

Was unlucky to see his fine free-kick hit the post and was twice denied by Arnold in the first half. Booked

NOAH CHILVERS 6

Played his part in McGeehan’s goal. Played in a right-sided role for Colchester

CAMERON MCGEEHAN 7

U's man of the match. Took his goal well and also had a first-half effort disallowed and a header that hit the side netting

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JAYDEN FEVRIER 6

Looked dangerous on the counter-attack in a left-sided role but was unable to make it count

JOHN AKINDE 6

Provided the assist for McGeehan’s goal but was well shackled before being replaced just after the hour mark

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SUBSTITUTES

MANDELA EGBO (for Richardson, 64) 6

Made a welcome return to action after nearly two months out after coming on at right-back

TOM HOPPER (for Akinde, 64) 6

Had a header brilliantly tipped over by Arnold in the closing stages of the game after coming off bench

MATT JAY (for Fevrier, 83)

JAY MINGI (for McGeehan, 90)

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