Jon Guthrie scored the only goal of the game while centre-back partner Fraser Horsfall saw red late on. Here are our player ratings from a hard-earned away win...
5. Joseph Mills
Skipper was aggressive in his defending and determined not let three points slip away. Covered his fellow defenders well when the ball came over the top... 7.5
6. Shaun McWilliams
Absolutely brilliant in the middle of the park. Must have covered every blade of grass three times over. Won so many tackles, broke up so many attacks, chased back relentless and used the ball smartly when he got it. He was a real thorn in Colchester's side throughout... 9
7. Paul Lewis
Won his fair share of duels in the middle of the park too, and whilst he didn't see a whole load of the ball, he worked incredibly hard out of possession and got about the pitch well, particularly in the final 20... 7.5
8. Sam Hoskins
Tireless shift on the wing. Sent in a pinpoint free-kick for Guthrie to convert - eventually - and was a direct threat out wide throughout, delivering some dangerous balls into the box. Worked his socks off as usual... 8