COLCHESTER United claimed back-to-back wins after beating Harrogate Town 2-1, at the JobServe Community Stadium.

The U's rode their luck in a goal-less first-half after a below-par display in the opening 45 minutes.

However, two goals in quick succession from Callum Harriott and Ben Stevenson put Colchester in charge, early in the second half.

And although veteran striker Jon Stead headed in for Harrogate on the hour, it was not enough to stop the U's from claiming a third win of the season.

Here are the Gazette ratings following their second victory in four days.

DEAN GERKEN 8

U’s keeper made good saves from Miller, Martin and Thomson to keep his side in the game

MILES WELCH-HAYES 7

U's right-back was rarely seen as an attacking force due to Harrogate's lively attack

TOM EASTMAN 7

Was given plenty to think about by the lively Harrogate defence but grew in confidence

TOMMY SMITH 7

Solid display by the U’s centre-back who had his work cut out dealing with the lively Harrogate attack

COHEN BRAMALL 7

Had a lot to contend with in the first half but was more comfortable after that and was denied by Belshaw late on

HARRY PELL 7

Another captain’s performance by the U’s skipper who made his presence felt

BEN STEVENSON 8

Marked his return from injury with a well-taken goal and performed well. Booked

KWAME POKU 7

Had a frustrating first half but played his part in the U’s second goal with his run down the right

NOAH CHILVERS 8

U's man of the match. Provided assist for Stevenson's goal having been denied by Belshaw before half-time and worked hard before being replaced

CALLUM HARRIOTT 7

Gave the U’s the lead with a deflected effort, having earlier been denied by Belshaw

JEVANI BROWN 7

Had a hand in Stevenson’s goal and worked hard in attack. Was denied by Belshaw in second half. Booked

SUBSTITUTES

LUKE NORRIS (for Brown, 71)

OMAR SOWUNMI (for Chilvers, 71)

COURTNEY SENIOR (sub Poku, 77)

Substitutes (not used): Scarlett, Gambin, Bohui, George.