COLCHESTER:

George 7; Coxe 6, Chambers 5, Dallison 5 (Eastman 78), Kenlock 5; Skuse 6, Wiredu 5; Hannant 6 (Tchamadu 89), Sears 5, Chilvers 5; Akinde 5 (Judge 52, 6).

Subs not used: Hornby, Andrews, Huws, Thomas.

TRANMERE: Murphy 6; Dacres-Cogley 5, Davies 5, Clarke 6, MacDonald 5; Foley 6, Merrie 5, Warrington 6, Hawkes 5 (Jollie 77); Nevitt 6, Hemmings 6. Subs not used: Knight-Percival, Spearing, McManaman, Maynard, McPake, Doohan.

MAN OF THE MATCH: Junior Tchamadeu. The sub proved to be the match winner with his last-gasp match winner.

REFEREE: Carl Brook 4.