COLCHESTER United struck late to claim a 1-1 draw at Accrington Stanley, on Saturday afternoon.

Substitute Ben Goodliffe came off the bench to score an 85th-minute equaliser for the U's at the Wham Stadium, after Kelsey Mooney had given the hosts a first-half lead.

Here are the Gazette player ratings, after the points were shared.

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MATT MACEY 6

U’s goalkeeper denied Knowles early in the second half and had little chance of stopping Stanley goal

ROB HUNT 6

Was deployed on the right-side of a three-man central defence before going off midway through the second half

TOM FLANAGAN 6

U’s skipper relished his battle with Mooney as Colchester battled back for a point

MANDELA EGBO 7

U’s man of the match. Played well and almost scored after embarking on superb run from inside his own half

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ELLIS IANDOLO 7

Looked solid and composed in possession throughout the 90 minutes

ALEX WOODYARD 6

Tried to keep things moving for Colchester in midfield before being replaced early in second half

TEDDY BISHOP 6

Was denied by goalkeeper Kelly on the stroke of half-time in difficult away game

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JACK PAYNE 6

Played his part in Colchester’s equaliser as the visitors came back to claim a point

JK GORDON 6

Was largely kept in check by Stanley right-back O’Brien before going off

TOM HOPPER 6

Received limited service before being replaced on the hour mark by Taylor

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SAMSON TOVIDE 6

Was his usual combative self but was presented with few clear opportunities in front of goal

SUBSTITUTES

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LYLE TAYLOR (for Hopper, 46) 6

Had a hand in Colchester’s equaliser on his first appearance for the club

OWURA EDWARDS (for Gordon, 55) 7

Looked bright after coming on and gave right-back O’Brien a tough time

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ARTHUR READ (for Woodyard, 55) 7

Played his part in U’s equaliser after seeing his shot saved by goalkeeper Kelly

HARRY ANDERSON (for Hunt, 65) 6

Tried hard to create opportunities for his side as they chased a second-half equaliser

BEN GOODLIFFE (for Bishop, 75)

Subs (not used): Donnelly, Smith.