THE Oxford Mail player ratings after Oxford United extended their perfect start on home soil to three Sky Bet Championship games with a 1-0 victory against Stoke City.
JAMIE CUMMING
Relatively quiet afternoon between the posts thanks to the great work that was done in front of him – 7
PETER KIOSO
Fired over a great opportunity from close range to double the lead, but was relatively solid at both ends – 7
ELLIOTT MOORE
Dominant at the back, whether that be dealing with aerial threats or through important interceptions – 8
CIARON BROWN
Distribution from the back was hit and miss, but he was excellent in his defensive duties – 7.5
GREG LEIGH
Wonderful performance considering he trained just once following his return from international duty – 7.5
IDRIS EL MIZOUNI
First United goal was the match-winner, and reflected an assured display at both ends of the pitch – 8
JOSH MCEACHRAN
Once again, he was able to dominate play from deep, especially in the second half – 7.5
CAMERON BRANNAGAN
Forced off with a knee injury during first half stoppage time after a 50/50 challenge – 6.5
TYLER GOODRHAM
Had three efforts which brought saves out of Viktor Johansson, and he linked up play really well – 7.5
MARK HARRIS
The remarkable goalscoring run came to an end, but he still provided a great outlet up front for the U’s – 7.5
SIRIKI DEMBELE
A regular threat down the left-hand side, and he was too hot to handle for the Potters. MAN OF THE MATCH – 8
Really interesting insight here from Des Buckingham on transforming Idris El Mizouni from a holding midfielder into one of the advanced midfielders for #oufc https://t.co/93Ri4HFQJX
— Liam Rice (@OxMailLiamRice) September 15, 2024
SUBSTITUTES
Ruben Rodrigues (for Brannagan, 45+3)
Great cross laid the ball on a plate for El Mizouni, and he injected quality into the final third – 7.5
Will Vaulks (for McEachran, 75)
Added fresh legs into the midfield engine room for the closing stages – 6
Malcolm Ebiowei (for Dembele, 82)
Unused: Ingram, Nelson, Long, Sibley, Dale, Scarlett.
Substitutes who come on after the 75th minute do not get a rating.
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