THE Oxford Mail player ratings for Oxford United's 2-0 win over Bristol Rovers.

JACK STEVENS

Only one save of note, but what a save it was - 7

SAM LONG

Offered plenty going forward again, but did not shirk defensive duties - 7.5

Read the match report here

ELLIOTT MOORE

Commanding in both boxes, one Atkinson-esque run forward - 7.5

ROB ATKINSON

Limited the lively Hanlan to few chances - 7.5

JOSH RUFFELS

Assist for Taylor’s second was his third in four games - 7.5

ALEX GORRIN

Kelly joined him in the deeper position but it did not disrupt his flow - 7

Karl Robinson: Oxford United were cut above against Bristol Rovers

LIAM KELLY

Quiet, took up the quarterback role to launch attacks - 6

JAMES HENRY

Movement and set-pieces were good, but final ball sometimes let him down - 6.5

MARCUS MCGUANE

Started brightly before his injury, hopefully nothing serious - N/A

MIDE SHODIPO

Worried Leahy after moving to the right, helped out defensively too - 7

MATTY TAYLOR

Two clinical finishes made the difference for United. BOOKED, MAN OF THE MATCH - 8

Highlights: Watch Matty Taylor's goals here

SUBSTITUTES

Cameron Brannagan (for McGuane, 15)

Looked sharper than against Cambridge - 7

Sam Winnall (for Taylor, 76)

BOOKED

Jordan Obita (for Henry, 76)

Dan Agyei (for Shodipo, 87)

Anthony Forde (for Kelly, 87)

Unused: Eastwood, Hall.

Substitutes must come on before the 75th minute to get a rating.