Robertson back in for injured Mellor

Crewe Alexandra: Martin, Tootle, Davis, Ellis, Murphy, Pogba, Moore, Robertson, Osman, Aneke, Dalla Valle

Subs: Phillips, Dugdale, Turton, Guthrie, Ray, Daniels, Waters

Colchester United: Sullivan, Wilson, Rose, Okunonghae, Eastman, Eastmond, Wordsworth, Bean, Ibehre, Henderson, Sears

Subs: Morrison, Massey, Bond, Joe-Tootle, Duguid Tompson, Cousins