THE Oxford Mail player ratings for Oxford United's 2-1 defeat to Accrington Stanley in Sky Bet League One.

JACK STEVENS

Charles save was the pick of the bunch in the first half, distribution good too - 7

SAM LONG

Typically committed performance in his first game for a month. Involved in U's goal. MAN OF THE MATCH - 7

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ELLIOTT MOORE

Different test with Accrington playing two strikers, but handled it well - 7

ROB ATKINSON

Generally solid, could argue he should have cleared further before the winning goal - 6.5

JAMIE HANSON

Energetic without the ball, but sloppiness in possession let him down - 5.5

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JAMES HENRY

Less impact than against Lincoln and Sunderland - 6

CAMERON BRANNAGAN

Had to work very hard to close down Accrington's dangerous midfield, one brilliant first-half cross - 6.5

ELLIOT LEE

Took his goal well and could have had more in the second half. BOOKED - 7

MIDE SHODIPO

Still think he offers more on the left, great second-half block though - 6

MATTY TAYLOR

Great hold-up play for United's goal, nearly scored with one difficult chance. BOOKED - 6.5

BRANDON BARKER

Another threatening display, some testing crosses that needed a finishing touch - 7

Karl Robinson: We need more power in midfield

SUBSTITUTES

Sam Winnall (for Henry, 68)

Could not convert the one good chance that fell his way - 5

Dan Agyei (for Shodipo, 81)

Anthony Forde (for Long, 81)

Unused: Eastwood, McNally, Grayson, Kelly.

Substitutes who come on after the 75th minute do not get a rating.