Gills hold their pre-match huddle ahead of kick-off as they look to extend their unbeaten League 1 run at Colchester

The hosts strike after four minutes, but the ball is in the Colchester net three minutes later through Luke Norris

John Egan wins the aerial battle

Callum Harriott restored Colchester's advantage and when Cody McDonald missed from 12 yards Gills' unbeaten run was under threat

Ryan Jackson does battle with Harriott

Jordan Houghton pushes forward from midfield

Gillingham defender Max Ehmer in action against Colchester Picture: Barry Goodwin

Rory Donnelly stays on his feet

Bradley Garmston is taken out by Gavin Massey

Doug Loft springs into action

Bradley Dack holds off his man in midfield but Gills run out of time and end the game empty handed for the first time this season