Kevin Bru and David McGoldrick - from the penalty spot - twice gave the Blues the lead at Colchester but the U’s ran out 3-2 victors in the now-annual friendly at the Weston Homes Community Stadium. For the home side, Alex Gilbey scored twice and Gavin Massey a late, late winner.
Blues top scorer Tom Lawrence will return to the squad for Saturday’s trip to Fulham, but midfielder Cole Skuse remains sidelined with the concussion he suffered during Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Birmingham.