COLCHESTER United ran out 2-1 winners over Macclesfield Town, on Saturday afternoon.
A memorable strike from Callum Harriott and Fiacre Kelleher's own goal put the U's in command, in the first half.
And although Ben Stephens pulled a goal back for the Silkmen, it was not enough for the visitors to salvage a point as John McGreal's side made it 13 league games unbeaten.
Colchester lie eighth in League Two, three points off the automatic promotion places ahead of their game against Bradford City, on Tuesday night.
DEAN GERKEN 8
U’s keeper made good saves to deny Stephens and Ironside. Booked
TAFARI MOORE 7
The Plymouth loanee enjoyed a competent debut for the U’s at right-back
TOM EASTMAN 8
Yet another towering performance from the in-form U’s centre-back
LUKE PROSSER 7
U’s skipper was dominant in the air throughout and led back four well
RYAN CLAMPIN 7
Was full of running at left-back; denied by keeper Charles-Cook early on
HARRY PELL 7
Was heavily involved in all of the U’s good play and was dominant in midfield
BEN STEVENSON 7
Was a silky performer in midfield before being replaced on the hour mark
CALLUM HARRIOTT 8
U’s man of the match. Scored a magnificent goal and was full of skill
KWAME POKU 8
Played a big part in the second goal; excellent in the first half. Booked
FRANK NOUBLE 7
Produced another hard-working display; was a threat on the left flank
THEO ROBINSON 7
Denied by Charles-Cook late on and was unlucky not to earn a penalty
SUBSTITUTES
BRANDON COMLEY (for Stevenson, 60) 7
Adapted to the game very quickly after coming on in the second half
TOM LAPSLIE (for Moore, 64) 7
Slotted in well at right-back after replacing new boy Moore after the hour
LUKE NORRIS (for Robinson, 82)
SUBSTITUTES (NOT USED): Kensdale, Sowunmi, Gambin, Ross.
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