Oxford Mail player ratings as Oxford United lose to Derby County

JAMES BEADLE

Made a couple of smart stops, but looked uncomfortable on occasion with the volume of crosses being pumped into his box. Nothing much he could do about any of the goals though. BOOKED – 6

FIN STEVENS

It was far too easy for Eiran Cashin to get in front of him and steal the winner for the Rams late on – 4.5

ELLIOTT MOORE

Impressed in the first half as he headed away and blocked almost everything, but the bombardment of crosses eventually caught up with his teammates – 6.5

CIARON BROWN

Like his centre back partner Moore, he had a solid first half, but the side was worn down in the second period – 6.5

JOE BENNETT

Great work down the left saw him tee up James Henry while United still led 2-1, but the chance went begging – 6

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RUBEN RODRIGUES

Looked dead on his feet, particularly during the final half an hour – 5

MARCUS MCGUANE

Another player who looked tired for the U’s, allowing Rams to grow further and further into the game – 5

CAMERON BRANNAGAN

His early goals looked like the foundations for a special night, but it proved to be a different story. His free kick was a belter. MAN OF THE MATCH – 7

STAN MILLS

He lost the run of Craig Forsyth way too easily for the Rams goal just before half-time, giving the visitors belief they could go on and complete the turnaround – 4.5

MARK HARRIS

Won the early penalty and carved a chance for himself on the edge of the box. Hardly involved in the second half as U’s lost grip on the game – 6

TYLER GOODRHAM

Taken off at half-time after tightening up in his hamstring. Another injury for a winger would be a massive blow for the side – 5.5

SUBSTITUTES

James Henry (for Goodrham, 46)

Had the half chance presented to him by Bennett, but couldn’t find a way past Joe Wildsmith – 5

Josh McEachran (for Mills, 59)

Came on to add an extra layer to the U’s midfield, but could do little to swing the momentum in the game – 5.5

Jordan Thorniley (for Harris, 70)

Brought on as United moved to a back three, slotting in the centre of it – 5

Gatlin O’Donkor (for McGuane, 87)

Unused: Eastwood, Gorrin, Smyth.

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