Jaden Williams’ first-half strike proved the difference between the two sides, following the first-round clash at the JobServe Community Stadium.

Here are the U’s player ratings, after they recorded their first victory since August.

Respect - Colchester United's players observe a minute's silence on Remembrance weekend (Image: Richard Blaxall)

THIMOTHEE LO-TUTALA 7

Did not have too much to do but showed good distribution and helped keep clean sheet

KANE VINCENT-YOUNG 7

Had a fine long-range effort hit the side netting in the second half. Solid display

In defence - Kane Vincent-Young in action for Colchester United during their win over Worcester City (Image: Richard Blaxall)

JACK TUCKER 7

U’s captain put in a competent performance; looked assured in possession

SEAN RAGGETT 7

Played his part in helping Colchester keep a clean sheet and snuff out any Worcester threat

ELLIS IANDOLO 8

U’s man of the match. Looked assured throughout at left-back; played the game at his own pace

Assured - Ellis Iandolo in action for Colchester United during their win over Worcester City in the FA Cup (Image: Richard Blaxall)

JAY WILLIAMS 7

Almost scored in the first half and worked hard before going off on the hour mark

PAUL DIGBY 7

Showed all of his experience in midfielder to help U’s navigate through the tie

OSCAR THORN 7

Was unlucky not to score with a header that hit the bar and was also denied twice by keeper Dzialuk

Wing play - Oscar Thorn in action for Colchester United during their win over Worcester City (Image: Richard Blaxall)

JACK PAYNE 7

Had a hand in Williams’ winning goal and was also denied by Dzialuk late on

MOSES SESAY 8

Fired wide early on and always looked lively for his side in a left-sided role

JADEN WILLIAMS 8

Scored the U’s winner and was unlucky not to add a second in the second half

On target - Jaden Williams in action for Colchester United during their win over Worcester City (Image: Richard Blaxall)

SUBSTITUTES

BEN PERRY (for Jay Williams, 61) 7

Fell victim to a couple of crunching tackles in closing stages as U’s progressed

KAION LISBIE (for Oscar Thorn, 73)

KIEN CONNOLLY (for Jaden Williams, 78)

Substitutes (not used): Kuffour Jnr, Harvey, Jolliffe, Akande, Ihionvien, Roberts.