Colchester United booked their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup at Layer Road last night with a 2-1 win over Accrington Stanley.

Double strike - Joe Keith was the hero for the U's last night

Joe Keith was the star of the show for the home side as he netted twice for the U's on 11 and 84 minutes to set up a tie at Coventry in the next round.

Craig Fagan provided the cross for the U's defender's first and Keith struck a sweet shot in the second half to beat goalkeeper John Kennedy.

Paul Mullin got a late consolation for Accrington but by that stage the visitors were down to 10-men having had Steve Halford sent off.

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Published Wednesday January 14, 2004