THE Oxford Mail player ratings after Oxford United beat Charlton Athletic 2-1 in Sky Bet League One.

JACK STEVENS

Relatively untroubled but saved well from Conor Washington with the score at 0-0 – 7

RYAN WILLIAMS

Thrust in at right back but grew into the role. Popped up with the opener – 8

LUKE McNALLY

Couple of hesitant moments but a generally assured display on first league start – 7.5

JORDAN THORNILEY

Some good blocks and saw glimpses of his passing range too – 7.5

STEVE SEDDON

Got forward well and excellent positioning to get back and stop Washington at 0-0 – 8

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JAMES HENRY

Relatively quiet afternoon but had one shot from the edge of the box saved near the end – 7

ALEX GORRIN

Busy and industrious, and looked forward with his passing. BOOKED – 7.5

CAMERON BRANNGAN 

Excellent creative display and a goal too. MAN OF THE MATCH – 8.5

MARK SYKES

Knew he had to help Williams at right back but still able to offer an attacking threat – 7

SAM WINNALL

Had a couple of chances he didn’t take and his arms were out for the penalty – 6

GAVIN WHYTE

Drove United forward. Certainly more to come as the season goes on – 7.5

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SUBSTITUTES

Matty Taylor (for Winnall, 71)

No chances to get on the scoresheet. BOOKED – 5.5

Nathan Holland (for Sykes, 78)

John Mousinho (for Whyte, 90+2)

Unused: Eastwood, McGuane, Agyei, Bodin

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