THE Oxford Mail player ratings return as we run the rule over Oxford United's display at Cambridge United.
JACK STEVENS
No meaningful saves to make. Solid under the high ball, kicking a bit ragged - 6
ANTHONY FORDE
Linked well with Henry and Williams down the right. Defensively solid - 7.5
ELLIOTT MOORE
Good battle with Ironside and some key headers. Deserved a penalty? - 7
JORDAN THORNILEY
One great block in the first half was the highlight of an impressive debut - 7.5
STEVE SEDDON
Took his goal well, deserved an assist too. BOOKED, MAN OF THE MATCH - 7.5
JAMES HENRY
Big threat in the first half, quieter after the break - 6.5
CAMERON BRANNAGAN
Involved in the goal and covered plenty of ground - 6.5
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MARK SYKES
Another who faded after the break, penalty was very avoidable - 5.5
RYAN WILLIAMS
Clever movement and deserved assist, shame he had to come off early. BOOKED - 7
MATTY TAYLOR
Occupied the Cambridge defence well, a couple of half-chances - 6.5
GAVIN WHYTE
Some bright moments, but should have put the game to bed - 6.5
Karl Robinson: Oxford United weren't ruthless enough
SUBSTITUTES
Billy Bodin (for Williams, 57)
Showed flashes of quality - 6
Sam Winnall (for Taylor, 65)
Did well to create Whyte chance - 5
Marcus McGuane (for Sykes, 85)
Unused: Eastwood, Long, Gorrin, Agyei.
Players who come on after the 75th minute do not get a rating.
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