Chris Porter's goal kept alive Colchester's slim survival chances and worsened Blackpool's relegation fears in a 1-0 victory at Bloomfield Road. The visitors were much the sharper side in the first period and came close after 28 minutes when Elliot Lee cut in from the left and his goal-bound shot glanced inches wide off Tom Aldred's leg. Blackpool had a great chance to snatch the lead on the s...Full Story »

Colchester skipper Chris Porter (ankle) is likely to be sidelined for another two weeks, meaning he will miss the home game against Scunthorpe this weekend. New signing Owen Garvan is added to the squad, while George Elokobi could make his first start since re-signing for the club after impressing as a substitute in the 4-0 defeat to Fleetwood. Darren Ambrose is a doubt for the game after he w...Full Story »

Colchester staged a late fightback to keep their Sky Bet League One survival hopes alive by winning 3-2 at Fleetwood. The U's are still 23rd and two points adrift of safety, but Chris Porter's late penalty gave them hope ahead of high-flying Preston's visit next Sunday. The visitors gradually began to dominate the action in the first period, but they were unable to find a way past Cod Army goa...Full Story »

Doncaster climbed back into the play-off places with a comfortable 2-0 home win over relegation-threatened Colchester who missed a penalty to add to their misery. Rovers were much the better side and should have had more goals to show for a dominant display. But they had to survive an early scare when Colchester striker Chris Porter blasted wide from the penalty spot after he had been brought ...Full Story »

Crewe produced a fine second-half display to record a crucial 3-2 victory at fellow strugglers Colchester. Chris Porter went close for Colchester early on while Jamie Ness' shot just missed the target for Crewe, soon after. Colchester took the lead in first-half stoppage-time when Porter chested down Matthew Briggs' pass before lashing home from the edge of the area. Crewe's Lauri Dalla Valle...Full Story »

Colchester secured a precious 2-0 victory over fellow strugglers Leyton Orient to boost their Sky Bet League One survival hopes. Colchester debutant Chris Porter was foiled by Orient goalkeeper Gary Woods early on before the home side went ahead in the 14th minute through Gavin Massey, who emphatically swept home from close range after Porter had headed on Sean Clohessy's cross. Orient debutan...Full Story »