COLCHESTER United moved up to fifth in League Two after drawing 0-0 at Exeter City.

The U's have extended their unbeaten league run to 15 matches, following their stalemate at St James Park.

John McGreal's side are next in action on Tuesday night when they host league leaders Swindon Town, at the JobServe Community Stadium.

The Gazette's Colchester United writer Jonathan Waldron rates the players, following their sixth draw in seven matches.

DEAN GERKEN 7

Made a fine stoppage-time stop to foil Collins and had earlier denied Taylor

RYAN JACKSON 7

Enjoyed a good battle with Williams; showed all of his experience again

TOM EASTMAN 8

Won the vast majority of his challenges; was accurate with his long-range passing

LUKE PROSSER 8

U’s skipper led the line well and was also unlucky not to find the net

RYAN CLAMPIN 7

Put in another committed performance at left-back and got forward well

HARRY PELL 7

Forced Maxted into a good first-half save and was a committed performer. Booked

BRANDON COMLEY 7

Kept possession well for the U’s in midfield; broke up play well. Booked

KWAME POKU 8

U’s man of the match. Relished playing on the right and made a brilliant challenge on Collins in the area

LUKE GAMBIN 7

Tried his best to keep the U’s attack ticking over in the number ten role

CALLUM HARRIOTT 7

Had a first-half shot cleared off the line and worried the Exeter defence with his trickery

THEO ROBINSON 7

Was unlucky not to snatch victory for the U’s late on with a deflected shot

SUBSTITUTES

COURTNEY SENIOR (for Harriott, 70)

Had some good attacking moments in the final stages of the game

BEN STEVENSON (for Gambin, 81)

LUKE NORRIS (for Robinson, 89)