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.
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