Player ratings for Oxford United’s 2-0 win at Bristol Rovers

JACK STEVENS

Largely untroubled but one very good save from George Williams when it was still 1-0 – 7

SAM LONG

Solid first half showing. United will hope is injury is not too serious – 6.5

ELLIOTT MOORE

Comfortable enough night for the centre half, especially with Brandon Hanlan on the bench for most of it – 7

ROB ATKINSON

A couple of good interceptions when Rovers threatened to get back in the game – 7.5

JOSH RUFFELS

A quieter night for the left back and got one full in the face from an Atkinson clearance – 7

JAMES HENRY

Busy and industrious in the centre, nearly scored a worldie from inside his own half before limping off injured – 7

ALEX GORRIN

Kept things simple in the middle of the park as the U’s controlled the game well – 7

CAMERON BRANNAGAN

Looking more like his old self as the games come thick and fast, another impressive showing. BOOKED – 7.5

ELLIOT LEE

Took his goal superbly. Get the feeling his presence on and off the pitch could be crucial between now and the end of the season. MAN OF THE MATCH – 8

MATTY TAYLOR

Would’ve loved a goal to add to the double he scored at the Kassam but few clear-cut opportunities – 7

MIDE SHODIPO

Subdued night for the QPR loanee after his impressive second half showing against Doncaster – 6.5

SUBSTITUTES

Anthony Forde (for Long, 40)

Did well as an auxiliary right back, especially in the build-up to Barker’s goal – 7.5

Brandon Barker (for Shodipo, 59)

Showed all his flicks and tricks, and scored a cracking goal. Could be a real weapon for the U’s – 7.5

Sam Winnall (for Henry, 59)

Offered a presence up front and nearly scored a header but for a top save from Joe Day – 6.5

Liam Kelly (for Lee, 76)

Mark Sykes (for Taylor, 76) BOOKED

Unused: Eastwood, Grayson

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