COLCHESTER United drew 1-1 with Crewe Alexandra at the JobServe Community Stadium to secure their League Two status.

Noah Chilvers gave the U's a first-half lead with a fine solo goal before Elliott Nevitt's second-half equaliser secured a point for Alex and clinched them a play-off spot.

For the final time in the 2023-24 season, here are the U's player ratings after Danny Cowley's side claimed the point they needed to ensure they stayed up.

SAM HORNBY 7

Made some brave saves and regulation stops before Nevitt struck a stoppage-time equaliser

JAY MINGI 8

Put in a strong performance at right-back and also added depth to the Colchester attack

CONNOR HALL 7

Led the team well with a solid display and had contained prolific Nevitt well before late goal

Gazette:

FIACRE KELLEHER 8

Was dominant in the air and a threat from set pieces on his return to the side. Booked

ELLIS IANDOLO 8

Ensured a strong performance on the left-side of the pitch after linking up well with Chilvers

ARTHUR READ 8

Put in a strong performance at the heart of the Colchester midfield

Gazette:

JAYDEN FEVRIER 8

Was a threat to the Crewe defence throughout and was full of running and trickery on right flank

NOAH CHILVERS 8

U’s man of the match. Big performance. Scored an excellent goal and flourished in a left-sided role

Gazette:

CAMERON MCGEEHAN 7

Showed his quality in keeping possession in key areas; was a useful link between midfield and attack

TOM HOPPER 7

Put in another hard-working performance for the U’s playing just off Akinde

JOHN AKINDE 7

Experienced striker worked hard for his side again and led the Colchester attack well to help them over the line

SUBSTITUTES

RILEY HARBOTTLE (for Akinde 68) 7

On-loan Hibs defender took responsibility when needed at the heart of the Colchester defence

Subs (not used): Richardson, Cooper, Wilkinson, Jay, Ihionvien, Goodman.