COLCHESTER United slumped to a third successive defeat after losing 3-0 at Forest Green Rovers.

Jamille Matt's brace and an own goal from Frank Nouble extended the U's winless run to 14 matches, in League Two.

The U's played against ten men for half the game following Ebou Adams' red card for serious foul play, following a challenge on Josh Doherty just before half-time.

The Gazette rates the U's players following a disappointing result, at the New Lawn.

DEAN GERKEN 5

U's goalkeeper was forced off injured at half-time on his 200th game for the U’s

MILES WELCH-HAYES 5

Was solid much of the time but nevertheless part of a defence that conceded three times

TOM EASTMAN 5

U's long-serving defender was strong in the air but was given tough time by lively Forest Green attack

TOMMY SMITH 5

Stand-in skipper was always encouraging his side but had his work cut out dealing with the lively Matt

JOSH DOHERTY 5

Was put through his paces by Forest Green's lively front players. Was fortunate not to be seriously injured by Adams' red-card challenge

BRENDAN WIREDU 6

Made a fine goal-line clearance prior to Forest Green's second goal; kept going until the end

NOAH CHILVERS 6

U's man of the match. Made some good blocks and interceptions and tried to make things happen

JUNIOR TCHAMADEU 5

The U’s youngest-ever starting debutant returned to the side in a more advanced role before going off on the hour

KWAME POKU 5

Showed flashes of his undoubted skill but sadly no significant impact on return to the team

CALLUM HARRIOTT 5

Experienced winger battled it out with Forest Green right-back Wilson on a frustrating evening for the U's

FRANK NOUBLE 5

Received very little service in the number nine role before being replaced by Oteh

SUBSTITUTES

SHAMAL GEORGE (for Gerken, 46) 6

Showed good distribution after coming on at half-time and had little chance of saving the own goal

COURTNEY SENIOR (for Tchamadeu, 59) 5

Tried to be positive after coming on but by then the game had got away from the U's

JEVANI BROWN (for Poku, 74)

ARAMIDE OTEH (for Nouble, 74)

HARVEY SAYER (for Doherty, 81)

Subs (not used): Sowunmi, Marshall Miranda.