COLCHESTER United moved up to fifth in League Two after drawing 0-0 at Exeter City.
The U's have extended their unbeaten league run to 15 matches, following their stalemate at St James Park.
John McGreal's side are next in action on Tuesday night when they host league leaders Swindon Town, at the JobServe Community Stadium.
The Gazette's Colchester United writer Jonathan Waldron rates the players, following their sixth draw in seven matches.
DEAN GERKEN 7
Made a fine stoppage-time stop to foil Collins and had earlier denied Taylor
RYAN JACKSON 7
Enjoyed a good battle with Williams; showed all of his experience again
TOM EASTMAN 8
Won the vast majority of his challenges; was accurate with his long-range passing
LUKE PROSSER 8
U’s skipper led the line well and was also unlucky not to find the net
RYAN CLAMPIN 7
Put in another committed performance at left-back and got forward well
HARRY PELL 7
Forced Maxted into a good first-half save and was a committed performer. Booked
BRANDON COMLEY 7
Kept possession well for the U’s in midfield; broke up play well. Booked
KWAME POKU 8
U’s man of the match. Relished playing on the right and made a brilliant challenge on Collins in the area
LUKE GAMBIN 7
Tried his best to keep the U’s attack ticking over in the number ten role
CALLUM HARRIOTT 7
Had a first-half shot cleared off the line and worried the Exeter defence with his trickery
THEO ROBINSON 7
Was unlucky not to snatch victory for the U’s late on with a deflected shot
SUBSTITUTES
COURTNEY SENIOR (for Harriott, 70)
Had some good attacking moments in the final stages of the game
BEN STEVENSON (for Gambin, 81)
LUKE NORRIS (for Robinson, 89)
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