THE Oxford Mail player ratings for Oxford United's play-off semi-final first leg defeat to Blackpool.

JACK STEVENS

One big save at 0-0, had little chance for any of the goals - 6

JAMIE HANSON

Solid enough, although allowed Anderson plenty of the ball by standing off him - 6

ELLIOTT MOORE

Coped better than Atkinson, but still a tough evening. One big block - 6

Read the match report here

ROB ATKINSON

One of the biggest tests he has had all season. Arguably let Simms beat him too easily for the second goal - 5.5

JOSH RUFFELS

Uncharacteristically edgy display, accidental assist for the opener - 5

JAMES HENRY

A couple of passes were top-drawer, but set-pieces were off - 6.5

Read Karl Robinson's post-match reaction 

CAMERON BRANNAGAN

Saw plenty of the ball, although Blackpool limited his influence - 6.5

MARK SYKES

Impressive display, but the missed chance came at a big time. MAN OF THE MATCH - 7 

ELLIOT LEE

Started brightly before fading, like the team - 5

MATTY TAYLOR

Blackpool's centre backs stopped him doing much with the little service he did get - 5

BRANDON BARKER

Still threatened even when he was triple-marked, end product sometimes off - 7

Read also: Mark Sykes on where it went wrong for Oxford United

SUBSTITUTES

Dan Agyei (for Lee, 67)

Lively without making a major impact - 6

Sam Winnall (for Taylor, 67)

Had little time to make impression before injury forced him off - 4

Anthony Forde (for Hanson, 79)

Mide Shodipo (for Barker, 79)

Alex Gorrin (for Winnall, 86)

Unused: Eastwood, McNally.

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