COLCHESTER United were well beaten by League One opposition as they lost 4-2 at Gillingham tonight.Johnnie Jackson and Clive Platt scored the U's goals, but strikes from Gary Mulligan, Aaron Brown and a double from new signing Delroy Facey consigned Colchester to defeat.

COLCHESTER United were well beaten by League One opposition as they lost 4-2 at Gillingham tonight.

Johnnie Jackson and Clive Platt scored the U's goals, but strikes from Gary Mulligan, Aaron Brown and a double from new signing Delroy Facey consigned Colchester to defeat.