Colchester United claimed an impressive 1-0 win at Oldham Athletic on Saturday afternoon.

Frank Nouble grabbed the winner at Boundary Park as the U’s claimed their first away league win of the season.

The result sees Colchester move to within two points of the play-off places in the League Two table, and John McGreal’s men travel to play Gillingham in the Leasings.com Trophy, on Tuesday night.

Here, Colchester United reporter Jonathan Waldron rates the players following the pleasing 1-0 victory on the road:

DEAN GERKEN 8

U’s keeper made a fine first-half block to deny Wilson and an even better save to deny Fage

RYAN JACKSON 8

Had a good tussle with Fage and the experienced U’s right-back produced a competent display

TOM EASTMAN 9

U’s man of the match. Was absolutely outstanding through and headed and blocked everything

LUKE PROSSER 9

U’s keeper was hugely dominant in the air and led the back four superbly throughout

RYAN CLAMPIN 8

Was given a tough test by the skilful Eagles but young left-back more than held his own. Booked

BRANDON COMLEY 9

Helped Colchester win the midfield battle; shielded the U’s back line brilliantly throughout

BEN STEVENSON 9

Went close with a deflected effort early in the second half and was a very impressive performer

COURTNEY SENIOR 8

Worked hard for the cause and posed problems for the home defence before being replaced

FRANK NOUBLE 9

Took his winning goal extremely well and enjoyed a good battle with the experienced Wheater

LUKE GAMBIN 8

Was busy in the final third and always looked to be positive with his running before going off

LUKE NORRIS 8

Provided a fine assist for Nouble’s goal and earlier had an effort saved by Woods from close range

SUBSTITUTES

THEO ROBINSON (for Gambin, 74)

U’s new boy hit the bar seconds into his debut and 400th league appearance

JEVANI BROWN (for Norris, 81)

PARIS COWAN-HALL (for Senior, 86)

SUBSTITUTES (NOT USED): Kensdale, James, Chilvers, Ross.