THE Oxford Mail player ratings after Oxford United extended their winless run to seven games in Sky Bet League One with a 1-0 defeat at Cambridge United.
SIMON EASTWOOD
Made a couple of comfortable saves which would be expected of any goalkeeper at this level – 5.5
SAM LONG
Made a brilliant interception to thwart a late counter-attack but passing at times was poor and astray – 5
ELLIOTT MOORE
Won his share of headers in what was a tough battle with opposition strikers Sam Smith and Joe Ironside – 5
CIARON BROWN
Is being given a run in his favoured position but unable to change fortunes of the team right now – 5
JOSH MURPHY
Wing back role didn’t work and he was unable to have an impact in the final third – 4.5
CAMERON BRANNAGAN
Clearly cares so much about the club and is cutting a frustrated figure on the pitch right now – 4.5
LEWIS BATE
Ineffective when United needed one of their better players in recent weeks and months – 4
BRANDON FLEMING
Was shrugged off by Lloyd Jones for game’s only goal and otherwise failed to make an impression – 4
“I still believe I’ll get this football club out of this league.”
— Oxford Mail OUFC (@OxfordMailOUFC) February 18, 2023
Karl Robinson insists he is the right man to lead #oufc https://t.co/oMGhy4aZkd pic.twitter.com/HQrqchgTxT
KYLE JOSEPH
Unusually quiet display perhaps hindered by playing from deep rather than wide or up front – 4
TYLER SMITH
Subbed at half-time after opening 45 minutes in which U’s offered nothing in attack – 3.5
SAM BALDOCK
Given a surprise start after almost a year out with injury but no service into him. BOOKED – 4
SUBSTITUTES
Marcus Browne (for Smith, 46)
Provided a little bit of a spark when he came on at half-time. Hopefully his is a welcome return from injury. MAN OF THE MATCH – 5.5
Yanic Wildschut (for Joseph, 64)
Had a couple of efforts which never troubled but still made more of an impression than those on the pitch before him – 5
James Henry (for Bate, 75)
Ateef Konate (for Baldock, 75)
Unused: McGinty, Findlay, McGuane.
Substitutes who come on after the 75th minute do not get a rating.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel