THE Oxford Mail player ratings for Oxford United's 2-0 home defeat to Blackpool.

JACK STEVENS

Good saves from Kaikai and Embleton to keep it 2-0. MAN OF THE MATCH - 7

JAMIE HANSON

Passing was off, Kaikai had plenty of joy against him - 5

ELLIOTT MOORE

Midfield left him vulnerable, grew increasingly frustrated - 6

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ROB ATKINSON

Hard time against Yates, may feel he could have done better with the first goal - 5.5

JOSH RUFFELS

Created United’s best chance and was the pick of the defenders - 6.5

LIAM KELLY

Sloppy in the build-up the first goal, poor 45 minutes was world away from Tuesday - 4

ALEX GORRIN

Another who was wasteful in possession, enabled Blackpool to take control - 4

Read also: Karl Robinson on where Oxford United were second-best

CAMERON BRANNAGAN

The visitors did not let him stamp his authority on the game. BOOKED - 6

MARK SYKES

Looked bright early on, but his miss summed up United’s afternoon - 5

MATTY TAYLOR

Had neither the support nor the service, no chances of note - 5.5

BRANDON BARKER

United’s main threat, but end product often let him down - 6.5

WATCH: Highlights of yesterday's game

SUBSTITUTES

Mide Shodipo (for Kelly, 46)

Two shots soon after coming on, then faded - 6

Anthony Forde (for Gorrin, 46)

Improved the quality of set-pieces - 5.5

Dan Agyei (for Sykes, 71)

Forced Maxwell into a decent save - 6

Sam Winnall (for Taylor, 71)

One good header, little service otherwise - 5.5

Unused: Eastwood, Grayson, Hall.