Oxford Mail player ratings as Oxford United lose at Wigan Athletic

JAMES BEADLE

Arguably has to do better for the first goal, although made two excellent saves in stoppage time to prevent the scoreline being any worse. BOOKED – 6.5

SAM LONG

Willing to get forward and support the attack, and marshalled his area well enough defensively – 6.5

ELLIOTT MOORE

His stray pass played the U’s into trouble and ultimately led to Alex Gorrin giving away the free kick which Callum Lang doubled the Latics lead from – 6

CIARON BROWN

Pushed up to win the ball, but lost out and allowed the space for Stephen Humphrys to run in behind and open the scoring. Produced an outstanding sliding challenge later to thwart Martial Godo in the penalty box – 6.5

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STANLEY MILLS

Had a couple of efforts in the first half, but faded like the rest of the side in the second period – 7

MARCUS MCGUANE

Two cracks at goal from outside the box brought saves out of Sam Tickle. Knitted play together nicely in the moments when U’s threatened. MAN OF THE MATCH – 7.5

JOSH MCEACHRAN

Didn’t seem to be as involved in the play as he was at the weekend – 6.5

GREG LEIGH

Perhaps needed to do more when running alongside Humphrys for the opener. A much quieter display than United fans have become accustomed to – 6

“What you don’t do is lose the game by giving away cheap goals. Out goes the whole game plan ultimately.”

Liam Manning was frustrated by #oufc giving away ‘cheap goals’ in their defeat at Wigan Athletic last nighthttps://t.co/ez9lLhvexg

— Oxford Mail OUFC (@OxfordMailOUFC) October 25, 2023

RUBEN RODRIGUES

Not as effective as he has been previously this season, with little to show in the final third – 6.5

TYLER GOODRHAM

United’s brightest spark in the first half, but his impact waned and was withdrawn just after the hour mark – 7

MARK HARRIS

A tough night for the striker, who struggled to make an impact in the game – 6

SUBSTITUTES

Josh Murphy (for Goodrham, 63)

Didn’t make a difference from the bench in a second half in which the U’s struggled – 5.5

Billy Bodin (for Harris, 63)

Sent one effort from outside the area comfortably over in what was a rare attempt in the second half – 5.5

Alex Gorrin (for McEachran, 73)

Good to see him back making his first appearance for almost a year. Gave away the free kick which Lang scored from, although he was faced with little choice but to make a challenge. BOOKED – 5.5

Gatlin O’Donkor (for Rodrigues, 73)

Struggled to get involved after being introduced from the bench – 5.5

Unused subs: Eastwood, Thorniley, Stevens.

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