The Oxford Mail player ratings for Oxford United's defeat to Sunderland.
SIMON EASTWOOD
Horrible conditions for a keeper, but kicked well. Hardly had a save to make 7
ROB DICKIE
Largely kept Wyke quiet and used the ball well when given the chance 7.5
JOHN MOUSINHO
Will be frustrated with the goal, but otherwise was a calm head 7
REPORT: Oxford Utd 0, Sunderland 1
ELLIOTT MOORE
Part of a defence which kept chances to a minimum 7.5
ANTHONY FORDE
Tough task to play 90 after one brief appearance – and out of position 6.5
JAMES HENRY
Came alive in the second half, delivered several dangerous balls 7.5
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CAMERON BRANNAGAN
His best display since the injury in October. BOOKED. MAN OF THE MATCH 8
MARK SYKES
Heavily involved before the break, then faded 6.5
JOSH RUFFELS
Made the most of the wing back role to get forward. Forced one good save 7
Also read: 'Talented' Oxford United made us dig really deep, says Sunderland boss
DAN AGYEI
Raw, but worried Sunderland with his pace. A surprise to see him substituted 7
MATTY TAYLOR
Some good link-up play, but nothing broke for him in the box 6.5
Substitutes
Marcus Browne (Agyei 61)
Had a couple of shots blocked as United pushed hard 6.5
Nathan Holland (Sykes 78)
Jamie Mackie (Henry 89)
Unused: Stevens, Long, Thorne, Hanson.
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