Colchester United strengthened their League Two play-off push with a deserved 2-1 win at Newport County, as Harry Anderson's long-range strike and Jack Payne's 16th league goal of the season sealed victory at Rodney Parade.
A late consolation from substitute Lee Jenkins arrived too late for the hosts, who slipped back into the bottom two after Barrow's draw at Cheltenham on Friday and remain in the relegation zone on goal difference, with Barrow holding two matches in hand.
An Open First Half Halted by Injury
Colchester's lively forward Micah Mbick headed two early chances off target before Newport keeper Jordan Wright denied Kyreece Lisbie. The match was halted after Mbick was carried off on a stretcher following a challenge from Cameron Evans, with referee Steven Copeland waving play on.