COLCHESTER United played out a 1-1 draw at Barrow, on Saturday afternoon.

Noah Chilvers' magnificent strike gave the U's the lead, at the Progression Solicitors Stadium.

But Mike Jones' long-range rocket earned the Bluebirds a share of the spoils, in a competitive League Two affair.

Here's the Gazette player ratings, following a hard-earned point on the road for the U's.

DEAN GERKEN 7

Had no chance for Barrow’s goal and showed good handling throughout

MILES WELCH-HAYES 7

Added weight to the U’s attack from right back but will be disappointed he didn’t score with a last-gasp header that was deflected over. Booked

TOMMY SMITH 8

U’s stand-in skipper seemed to relish his battle with Quigley and performed well again. Booked

TOM EASTMAN 8

U’s man of the match. Was unflappable at the back and made a key block to deny Hardcastle late on

COHEN BRAMALL 7

Solid display; saw his free-kick saved well by keeper Dixon in the second half

NOAH CHILVERS 8

Scored with a magnificent long-range strike; U’s youngster is growing in stature

BEN STEVENSON 8

Hardly put a foot wrong in midfield and was completely unflappable throughout

COURTNEY SENIOR 7

Showed glimpses of his trickery and skill before being replaced on the hour

KWAME POKU 7

Started off in a central role where he was influential; made vital block that led to Chilvers' fine strike

CALLUM HARRIOTT 7

Gave the Barrow defence plenty to think about on his return to the side

JEVANI BROWN 7

Led the line well for an hour before dropping back into a number ten role after Norris was brought on

SUBSTITUTES

LUKE NORRIS (for Senior, 62) 7

Ruffled a few feathers when he came on; felt he should have had a penalty

PARIS COWAN-HALL (for Harriott, 75)

LUKE GAMBIN (for Poku, 81)

SUBSTITUTES (NOT USED): Sowunmi, Scarlett, McLeod, George.

Barrow: Dixon, Brown, Jones, Quigley, Hardcastle, Jones, Beadling, Wilson (sub Kay, 78), Angus (sub James, 65), Biggins, Barry.

Substitutes (not used): Taylor, Hird, Gribbin, Lillis.

Referee: Sam Barrott.

Goals: Colchester: Chilvers (34). Barrow: Jones (54).

Bookings: Colchester: Welch-Hayes (foul, 53), Smith (unsporting behaviour, 90), Cowan-Hall (foul, 90). Barrow: Beadling (foul, 56).

Sending off: None.