Half-time at the JobServe Community Stadium…

Colchester United 0-0 Exeter City

Cagy, competitive and a bit scrappy would be the best way to describe the opening period.

Cohen Bramall going closest for the U’s – seeing his dipping free-kick pushed oevr by Exeter stopper, Lewis Ward. Meanwhile, Aaron Martin and Jake Taylor had half-cahnces for the visitors.

The U’s need to be braver after the interval. Frank Nouble has found himself largely isolated, while the width supplied by Bramall and Rayn Jackson has been notably missing.