THE Oxford Mail player ratings for Oxford United's 3-2 defeat at Doncaster Rovers.

JACK STEVENS

Could have done better with the opener, few saves to make - 6

SAM LONG

Probably the best performer in United’s back four, took his goal well - 7

ELLIOTT MOORE

Generally kept Okenabirhie quiet, goals were not his fault. BOOKED - 7

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ROB ATKINSON

Some marauding runs forward, but was often caught out of position as a result - 6

JOSH RUFFELS

Showed lots of attacking intent in the first half, faded after the break - 6

JAMES HENRY

Influential in the first half, inconsistent in the second - 6

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ALEX GORRIN

Booking limited his effectiveness, as shown by the third goal. BOOKED - 5.5

CAMERON BRANNAGAN

Worked hard, became frustrated as the match wore on - 6.5

ELLIOT LEE

Showed excellent movement and was denied a goal by a great block - 7

MATTY TAYLOR

Not much to work with, centre backs limited his chances when they came - 6

BRANDON BARKER

Halliday could not deal with his pace, shame he had to come off - 6.5

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SUBSTITUTES

Mide Shodipo (for Barker, 46)

Deserved his goal, United's chief threat in the second half. MAN OF THE MATCH - 7.5

Sam Winnall (for Taylor, 78)

Liam Kelly (for Gorrin, 78)

Mark Sykes (for Lee, 78)

Unused: Eastwood, Grayson, Forde.

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