COLCHESTER United were knocked out of the FA Cup at the first-round stage after losing 2-1 at Swindon Town, on Saturday afternoon.

The U's had led through Harry Anderson's 64th-minute strike but Joel McGregor equalised in the 83rd minute for the hosts, before Kabongo Tshimanga struck the Robins' winner in the first minute of the second period of extra-time.

Here are the Gazette player ratings, after the U's were beaten at the County Ground.

MATT MACEY 6

U’s keeper made a good save to deny Tshimanga prior to equaliser and pulled off a fine stop from McGurk before Swindon winner

ROB HUNT 5

Colchester right-back was tested against his old club before being replaced in extra-time. Booked

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TOM FLANAGAN 5

U’s skipper had to deal with Tshimanga’s threat on his return to the starting line-up. Booked

AARON DONNELLY 6

On-loan Forest defender was solid at the back and performed well on a disappointing day for Colchester

ELLIS IANDOLO 5

Hooked a first-half effort away from near his own goal-line; had his work cut out dealing with Sobowale. Will be disappointed with manner of Swindon winner. Booked

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JAMIE MCDONNELL 5

Was combative as usual in the Colchester midfield before being replaced just after the hour. Booked

ARTHUR READ 6

Went close with a long-range effort in the first half and provided fine pass for Anderson goal but was caught out for Swindon equaliser

HARRY ANDERSON 7

U’s man of the match. Took his goal very well and gave Freckleton a hard time

JACK PAYNE 7

Was desperately unlucky to see his extra-time effort hit the woodwork. Tried hard to make things happen for his side against his former club

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JK GORDON 5

Squandered a great chance early on and only had a few glimpses of goal before being replaced. Booked

LYLE TAYLOR 6

Led the line well for Colchester but did not have any clearcut chances before going off midway through the second half

SUBSTITUTES

ALEX WOODYARD (for McDonnell, 65) 5

Battled hard for the cause but could do little to prevent Swindon’s two goals while on the pitch

TOM HOPPER (for Taylor, 69) 5

Came inches away from connecting with Read's low cross into the six-yard box soon after U’s goal

ANTHONY SCULLY (for Gordon, 78)

MANDELA EGBO (for Anderson, 78)

HAKEEM SANDAH (for Hunt, 114)

Substitutes (not used): Kelleher, Goodliffe, Jay, Smith.