Sheffield United continued their fine form with a sixth straight win in all competitions with a 1-0 win at Colchester United.
The blades left it late as a penalty from Chris Porter with just three minutes remaining ensured the points returned to Yorkshire.
Porter scored from the penalty spot just four minutes after coming off the bench as a substitute and he fired home after Ben Davies had been fouled in the area.
The win for United sees them move into the top half of the League One table for the first time since the early weeks of the season.
Teams
Colchester United
Walker, Wilson (Sesay 46), Okuonghae, Eastman, Dickson, Bean, D. Wright, Vose, Morrison (Eastmond 46), Sears, Ibehre
Subs not used
Couins, Massey, Olufemi, Sanderson, Bonne
Sheffield United
Howard, Harris, Maguire, Collins, Brayford, Doyle, Baxter (Porter 83), Coady, Scougall, Davies (Hill 89), Murphy (Flynn 81)
Subs not used
Long, Kennedy, Miller, Paynter
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