COLCHESTER United drew 1-1 with Crewe Alexandra at the JobServe Community Stadium to secure their League Two status.
Noah Chilvers gave the U's a first-half lead with a fine solo goal before Elliott Nevitt's second-half equaliser secured a point for Alex and clinched them a play-off spot.
For the final time in the 2023-24 season, here are the U's player ratings after Danny Cowley's side claimed the point they needed to ensure they stayed up.
SAM HORNBY 7
Made some brave saves and regulation stops before Nevitt struck a stoppage-time equaliser
JAY MINGI 8
Put in a strong performance at right-back and also added depth to the Colchester attack
CONNOR HALL 7
Led the team well with a solid display and had contained prolific Nevitt well before late goal
FIACRE KELLEHER 8
Was dominant in the air and a threat from set pieces on his return to the side. Booked
ELLIS IANDOLO 8
Ensured a strong performance on the left-side of the pitch after linking up well with Chilvers
ARTHUR READ 8
Put in a strong performance at the heart of the Colchester midfield
JAYDEN FEVRIER 8
Was a threat to the Crewe defence throughout and was full of running and trickery on right flank
NOAH CHILVERS 8
U’s man of the match. Big performance. Scored an excellent goal and flourished in a left-sided role
CAMERON MCGEEHAN 7
Showed his quality in keeping possession in key areas; was a useful link between midfield and attack
TOM HOPPER 7
Put in another hard-working performance for the U’s playing just off Akinde
JOHN AKINDE 7
Experienced striker worked hard for his side again and led the Colchester attack well to help them over the line
SUBSTITUTES
RILEY HARBOTTLE (for Akinde 68) 7
On-loan Hibs defender took responsibility when needed at the heart of the Colchester defence
Subs (not used): Richardson, Cooper, Wilkinson, Jay, Ihionvien, Goodman.
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