COLCHESTER United registered a third successive 1-1 draw last night after sharing the spoils at Salford City.

The U's are five points above the League Two relegation zone with 12 games remaining, after they picked up a point at Moor Lane.

Here are the Gazette player ratings, following another draw on the road for Danny Cowley's side.

OWEN GOODMAN 7

Made a crucial save to deny John just after Ihionvien’s goal to help secure U’s a point

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TOM DALLISON 6

Made goal-line clearance from Smith on his first start for Colchester since mid-January

CONNOR HALL 6

U’s skipper had his work cut out dealing with the lofty Smith but won most of his battles. Booked

RILEY HARBOTTLE 6

Struggled at times to contain Salford’s attack either side of half-time before being replaced before the hour

ELLIS IANDOLO 7

Seemed to enjoy his battle with 16-year-old Malcolm and got forward well at left wing-back. Booked

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JAYDEN RICHARDSON 6

Started the game well at right wing-back but was replaced just after the hour

ALISTAIR SMITH 6

Missed a decent first-half chance for Colchester and battled hard for the cause

NOAH CHILVERS 7

Went close to scoring in the early stages and produced an influential display

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CAMERON MCGEEHAN 7

U’s man of the match. Was brilliantly denied by Cairns early on and had two other efforts on goal; played his part in the goal

TOM HOPPER 6

Fired a decent chance wide in the first half but played his part in the goal; had tough battle with Mariappa

JOHN AKINDE 6

Showed glimpses of his threat alongside Hopper before being replaced in the closing stages

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SUBSTITUTES

ARTHUR READ (for Richardson, 62) 7

Added some control in midfield in the final half hour and helped Colchester claim draw

MANDELA EGBO (for Harbottle, 54) 7

Produced a solid performance on the right side of defence after coming off the bench

MATT JAY (for Smith, 73)

BRADLEY IHONVIEN (for Akinde, 73)

Subs (not used): Mingi, Miranda, Hornby.