COLCHESTER United boosted their League Two survival hopes with a 2-1 triumph over Walsall, on Saturday evening.

Goals from Michael Folivi and Ryan Clampin gave the U's a vital win at the JobServe Community Stadium, after James Clarke had put the Saddlers ahead.

Hayden Mullins' side are now six points above the relegation zone with four games remaining, ahead of their crunch Essex derby with Southend United, on Tuesday night.

Here are the Gazette player ratings following their victory over Walsall.

SHAMAL GEORGE 8

U's keeper looked solid throughout on his return to the side. Booked

MILES WELCH-HAYES 8

U's right-back made a vital challenge in his own area in the first half and made good decisions

TOM EASTMAN 8

Experienced U's centre-back hardly put a foot wrong and was involved in the build-up to the equaliser

TOMMY SMITH 8

Was rock solid at the heart of the U’s defence to snuff out Walsall’s attack despite visitors' opener

RYAN CLAMPIN 8

U’s man of the match. Took his winning goal very well to cap off a fine display

BRENDAN WIREDU 8

Midfielder was excellent again with his battling and commitment and had chances to score, too. Booked

HARRY PELL 8

U’s skipper drove his team on and played his part in Clampin’s goal. Booked

CALLUM HARRIOTT 8

Was unlucky to see an effort hit a post before having to go off injured after a strong challenge

NOAH CHILVERS 8

Showed commendable versatility after playing across the midfield on his return to the starting line-up

FRANK NOUBLE 8

Provided the assist for Colchester's equaliser and linked up well with Folivi in attack

MICHAEL FOLIVI 8

Showed predatory instinct for his goal after being recalled up front and was unlucky not to score again

SUBSTITUTES

BEN STEVENSON (for Harriott, 46) 7

Was a calm and assured figure in the U's midfield in the second half after coming on for the injured Harriott

JEVANI BROWN (for Wiredu, 77)

COURTNEY SENIOR (for Folivi, 77)

TOM LAPSLIE (for Chilvers, 90)

Subs (not used): Doherty, Sowunmi, Gerken.