COLCHESTER United claimed their first away win of the season after a 1-0 triumph at Grimsby Town.

JK Gordon’s late winner sealed victory for the U’s at Blundell Park, to extend their unbeaten run to four matches.

The win, Colchester's first in the league for two months, lifted Danny Cowley's side up to 19th place in the League Two table.

Here are the Gazette player ratings, following Colchester’s first win in nine league matches.

MATT MACEY 8

U’s goalkeeper made crucial saves in each half including one in stoppage-time and looked assured throughout. Booked

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MANDELA EGBO 8

Played his part in Gordon’s winner with attacking run. Tough test against Barrington. Booked

BEN GOODLIFFE 8

Colchester centre-back was excellent after return to the team. Won everything in the air

AARON DONNELLY 9

U’s man of the match. Was outstanding once again at the back for Colchester and did not put a foot wrong all afternoon

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ELLIS IANDOLO 8

U’s left-back produced a composed performance and played a big part in U’s clean sheet

JAMIE MCDONNELL 8

Carried on where he left off against Bradford with another fine performance and covered every blade of grass

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ARTHUR READ 8

Put his body on the line for Colchester; has returned to the impressive form he produced last season

HARRY ANDERSON 8

Was denied by Wright in the opening few minutes and also had a second-half strike disallowed for offside

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OWURA EDWARDS 7

Had a lively opening after returning to starting line-up before being replaced with 15 minutes remaining. Booked

SAMSON TOVIDE 8

Worked hard on his first start since October 19; was denied by keeper Wright in each half

LYLE TAYLOR 7

U’s stand-in skipper renewed his strike partnership with Tovide before being replaced

SUBSTITUTES

JACK PAYNE (for Taylor, 75)

JK GORDON (for Edwards, 75)

ALEX WOODYARD (for Read, 88)

Substitutes (not used): Hunt, Kelleher, Bishop, Smith.