ACCRINGTON Stanley are one win away from automatic promotion after Billy Kee's strike gave them a 1-0 victory at Colchester.

The Reds will ensure a top three finish if they defeat fourth placed Exeter City at the Wham Stadium next weekend.

Even if John Coleman's side are beaten by the Grecians they require just five points from their final six matches to earn a spot in League One.

Stanley are three points clear of Luton at the top of the table following a seventh straight win and a 17th in their last 19 matches.

Kee's winner came on 63 minutes after home goalkeeper Sam Walker parried Jordan Clark's cross into the path of the Reds top scorer.