Colchester United secured an impressive 2-1 win over Luton Town on Good Friday.
After an 11-minute delay after Hatters midfielder Luke Berry received treatment for a dislocated ankle, first-half goals from Tom Eastman and Luke Prosser sent the U's on their way to victory, before Danny Hylton grabbed a late consolation for the visitors.
SAM WALKER 7
Will be disappointed not to have claimed a third straight clean sheet after late penalty. Booked.
RYAN JACKSON 7
Played well but was perhaps fortunate to stay on after giving away late penalty. Booked.
TOM EASTMAN 9
Took his goal extremely well and made a superb tackle late on to deny Luton.
LUKE PROSSER 9
U’s man-of-the-match. Led his side superbly throughout and scored first-ever U’s goal.
KANE VINCENT-YOUNG 8
Another impressive display from the U’s left-back who continued his fine form.
DREY WRIGHT 8
Was full of running for Colchester and played his part in U’s opener. Booked.
TOM LAPSLIE 6
Had little time to make an impact before going off with a hamstring injury.
BEN STEVENSON 8
Was excellent particularly in the first half and provided assists for both goals.
BRENNAN DICKENSON 7
Played his part in a fine first-half display before being replaced at half-time.
SAMMIE SZMODICS 8
Was unlucky not to score late on when his goalbound effort was saved by Shea.
MIKAEL MANDRON 8
French striker produced another hard-working display for his side. Booked.
SUBSTITUTES
BRANDON COMLEY (for Lapslie, 3) 8
Was calm and assured in central midfield after replacing the injured Lapslie.
COURTNEY SENIOR (for Dickenson, 46) 7
Helped Colchester maintain their momentum in the second half after coming on.
SEAN MURRAY (for Stevenson, 82) 7
Used his experience in the final few minutes to help Colchester see the game out.
Substitutes (not used): Kent, Mandeville, Ogedi-Uzokwe, Barnes.
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