Oxford United lose at Sunderland: Oxford Mail player ratings

JAMIE CUMMING

Kept the scoreline lower than what it could’ve been with three impressive saves in a strong performance. MAN OF THE MATCH – 7.5

PETER KIOSO

Intriguing battle with Romaine Mundle and won his share of the one-on-one duels with the winger – 6

ELLIOTT MOORE

Tough afternoon against a very confident Wilson Isidor, who showed his class with the second goal of the afternoon – 6

BEN NELSON

Unable to play out from the back like in previous games due to an intense Sunderland press – 6

CIARON BROWN

Tricky first half against Patrick Roberts, who was scintillating at times in the opening 45 minutes – 6

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RUBEN RODRIGUES

Looked to be the one who pressed higher in first half, but had very little impact on the game – 5.5

WILL VAULKS

His pass out to Greg Leigh was undercooked and ultimately led to the second Black Cats goal – 5.5

IDRIS EL MIZOUNI

Taken off at half-time to allow the change of shape, and had one tame effort while on the pitch – 5.5

TYLER GOODRHAM

Busy but another player who was unable to offer much in the way of a threat in the final third – 6

DANE SCARLETT

Worked hard up front but had pretty much nothing to feed on or work with in attack. BOOKED – 6

MARK HARRIS

Playing him out wide didn’t pay off, although he will surely see more of the ball in other games  – 5.5

SUBSTITUTES

Greg Leigh (for El Mizouni, 46)

Offered a bit of an outlet on the left-hand side after the half-time switch – 6.5

Hidde ter Avest (for Kioso, 75)

Solid cameo when on for his U’s debut and showed some decent touches – 6

Josh McEachran (for Vaulks, 75)

Offered a little bit of stability in midfield when he came on – 6

Louie Sibley (for Rodrigues, 75)

Eager to try and get on the ball and make something happen from the bench. BOOKED – 6

Will Goodwin (for Scarlett, 81)

Unused: Ingram, Long, Dale, Ebiowei.

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