Colchester 1 Port Vale 0

WAYNE BROWN praised “a really good performance” by Colchester who claimed a first home win since November.

Tom Dallison’s late header from Noah Chilvers’ corner earned the struggling hosts a crucial victory.

Boss Brown said: “It makes a change for the lads, having that feeling in the home dressing room. They worked extremely hard and were disciplined.”

Vale assistant Andy Crosby said:

“I am upset and angry because I expected more from them.”