Colchester United's run without a win continued this afternoon when they were beaten 2-1 by Millwall.

The U's have now gone eight matches without a victory in Coca-Cola League One, despite an enterprising performance against the Lions.

It was Colchester's first defeat at the Weston Homes Community Stadium since January.

But the loss sees them lose further ground in the promotion race.

Ashley Vincent went close for Colchester before U's keeper Ben Williams made a good save to deny Neil Harris.

Colchester continued to probe at the Lions defence but after Williams had again foiled Harris, the U's fell behind two minutes before the break.

Steve Morison latched onto keeper David Forde's long clearance, beating Franck Queudrue to the ball before advancing towards goal and slotting low and hard past Williams.

But Colchester were back on level terms, in the fourth minute of the second half.

Forde made a hash of Williams' long clearance and Lisbie pounced to slot the ball into the vacant net.

Both sides pressed for a winner after that and Millwall got it with 12 minutes to go when Shaun Batt's attempted cross flew into the net off substitute Danny Batth.

For a full match report, pictures and reaction to Colchester United's match with Millwall, see tomorrow's Gazette.