THE Oxford Mail player ratings for Oxford United’s 2-1 loss to Stevenage in the Papa John’s Trophy.

SIMON EASTWOOD

Some good saves, but will feel he could have done better with the goals – 4.5

ANTHONY FORDE

Will be disappointed with the quality of his deliveries, considering the space he had – 4

ELLIOTT MOORE

Some last-ditch tackles, did not have much help. MAN OF THE MATCH – 6

JORDAN THORNILEY

Looked comfortable enough before going off at the break – 5

STEVE SEDDON

Did not affect the game as much as he can – 4

JAMES HENRY

Flashes of quality, but drifted in and out of the action. BOOKED – 4

CAMERON BRANNAGAN

Cannot fault his attitude, went close to scoring a few times – 6

MARK SYKES

Lovely assist for the goal, but unable to stamp his authority – 4.5

RYAN WILLIAMS

First 90 minutes for almost two months and it showed, lost the ball for the equaliser – 3.5

DAN AGYEI

Clinical finish to put the U’s ahead, offered little after that – 4

JOEL COOPER

Worked hard, but less came off for him the more he tried – 4

SUBSTITUTES

Sam Long (for Thorniley, 46)

Looked solid enough at centre back - 6

Nathan Holland (for Cooper, 62)

Gave Stevenage something to think about, the winner came from his loose pass though – 5.5

Ben Davis (for Henry, 74)

Flashes of skill on a difficult night to make his debut – 5

Unused subs: Stevens, Mousinho, O’Donkor.