THE Oxford Mail player ratings return as we run the rule over Oxford United's display at Cambridge United.

JACK STEVENS

No meaningful saves to make. Solid under the high ball, kicking a bit ragged - 6

ANTHONY FORDE

Linked well with Henry and Williams down the right. Defensively solid - 7.5

ELLIOTT MOORE

Good battle with Ironside and some key headers. Deserved a penalty? - 7

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JORDAN THORNILEY

One great block in the first half was the highlight of an impressive debut - 7.5

STEVE SEDDON

Took his goal well, deserved an assist too. BOOKED, MAN OF THE MATCH - 7.5

JAMES HENRY

Big threat in the first half, quieter after the break - 6.5

CAMERON BRANNAGAN

Involved in the goal and covered plenty of ground - 6.5

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MARK SYKES

Another who faded after the break, penalty was very avoidable - 5.5

RYAN WILLIAMS

Clever movement and deserved assist, shame he had to come off early. BOOKED - 7

MATTY TAYLOR

Occupied the Cambridge defence well, a couple of half-chances - 6.5

GAVIN WHYTE

Some bright moments, but should have put the game to bed - 6.5

Karl Robinson: Oxford United weren't ruthless enough

SUBSTITUTES

Billy Bodin (for Williams, 57)

Showed flashes of quality - 6

Sam Winnall (for Taylor, 65)

Did well to create Whyte chance - 5

Marcus McGuane (for Sykes, 85)

Unused: Eastwood, Long, Gorrin, Agyei.

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