Colchester claimed a 1-0 win courtesy of a workmanlike performance on a muddy Yeovil pitch.
Colchester up to third after closely-fought affair
Colchester moved up to third in League One as they claimed a 1-0 win courtesy of a workmanlike performance on a muddy Yeovil pitch.
The Us went into the game with the incentive of moving above Charlton with three points, and Kayode Odejayi snatched the all-important goal after 38 minutes.
A poor clearance by Town fell to Clive Platt who picked out Odejayi with a neat pass and the giant striker knocked in his ninth goal of the season from 12 yards.
Yeovil had the better chances in the second half although Colchester dominated possession.
Dean Bowditch shot over on the hour mark when clean through while, in the 72nd minute, Owain Tudur Jones was inches away with a good attempt.
The same player then smashed a free-kick into the side netting with four minutes to go as Colchester dug in.
