COLCHESTER United's League Two survival battle will go down to the final day after they were thrashed 4-1 at home by in-form Doncaster Rovers.

Jayden Fevrier gave the U's a ninth-minute lead but goals from Luke Molyneux, Harrison Biggins, Tom Anderson and Joe Ironside sealed victory for the visitors.

Here are the Gazette player ratings, after Colchester suffered their heaviest defeat under the Cowleys.

SAM HORNBY 5

A tough night for the whole side but U’s keeper will perhaps be particularly disappointed with Rovers’ third

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JAY MINGI 5

Had a testing time on the right side of the U’s defence dealing with the lively Adelakun

CONNOR HALL 5

Colchester skipper had his hands full dealing with the likes of Ironside and Biggins

RILEY HARBOTTLE 5

On-loan Hibs defender had a tough battle on his hands dealing with the impressive Ironside. Booked

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ELLIS IANDOLO 5

U’s left-back given plenty to think about by the impressive Molyneux. Booked

ARTHUR READ 5

Was up against it dealing with the well-drilled Doncaster midfield on a tough night for U’s

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JAYDEN FEVRIER 6

Gave Colchester an early lead and was a threat in the first half but faded at the break

NOAH CHILVERS 5

Had a battle on his hands to get the better of Sterry after playing in a left-sided role

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CAMERON MCGEEHAN 5

Tried hard to make an impact but had few opportunities in the game to add to his goal tally

TOM HOPPER 5

Provided the assist for Fevrier’s goal but was generally well marshalled by the Rovers defence

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JOHN AKINDE 6

U’s man of the match. Was a handful for the Doncaster defence before being replaced late on

SUBSTITUTES

BRADLEY IHIONVIEN (for Akinde, 80)

FIACRE KELLEHER (for Fevrier, 87)

Subs (not used): Richardson, Wilkinson, Cooper, Jay, Goodman.