Josh Stephenson’s stunning stoppage-time equaliser secured Crewe a point in a 1-1 draw at Colchester and extended their unbeaten league record.

Stephenson lashed home in the third minute of time added on from Lewis Billington's assist to earn the Alex a fourth successive draw.

Joe White and Jack Lankester had gone close early on for Crewe.

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But Moses Sesay almost netted with a first-time effort for Colchester, who took a 27th-minute lead when Harry Anderson brilliantly headed home from close range after Oscar Thorn had gathered Jack Payne's pass and delivered a fine cross.

Anderson curled over just before the break and Colchester started the second half strongly, with Payne forcing a low save from Crewe goalkeeper Tom Booth just after half-time.

Booth denied Ellis Iandolo and Sesay and Thorn struck a post with a fierce strike following Anderson's fine pass as Colchester chased a second.

But Crewe stayed in the game and after the U's had failed to clear their lines, Stephenson fired in left-footed to earn the visitors a point.

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