Canvey Island fell to a narrow 2-1 defeat against Colchester United U21s in their final pre season match at the Steves Taxi's Stadium.

The Gulls fell behind in the first half, before rallying to level through a trialist early in the second.

However, a penalty midway through the second half put the visitors back in front and despite chances, that was how the score remained at full time.

Canvey's attention now turns to Saturday's league opener away at Chichester City, as the 24/25 season gets underway.