THE Oxford Mail player ratings for Oxford United's 2-1 defeat at Bolton Wanderers.

JACK STEVENS

Some good first-half saves, but a couple of iffy decisions - 6.5

ANTHONY FORDE

Did well on return to team, Bolton had less joy on his side. BOOKED - 7.5

LUKE MCNALLY

His biggest test so far at United and he generally coped well - 7

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JORDAN THORNILEY

Tough to beat in the air, only nervous moment was the back-pass to Stevens - 7

STEVE SEDDON

Offered more in attack than on Tuesday, system left him exposed though - 7.5

ALEX GORRIN

Won countless tackles in the first half, formation seemed to suit him - 7

MARK SYKES

Discipled defensively and got into good positions, just the final ball let him down - 7

Karl Robinson: It was Oxford United's best display of the season

CAMERON BRANNAGAN

Integral to United, winning the ball and launching attacks. MAN OF THE MATCH - 8

GAVIN WHYTE

Not his favoured role, but was tough to deal with. Should have equalised - 7

SAM WINNALL

Great assist for Taylor was part of a bright first-half display - 7

MATTY TAYLOR

Took his goal well and gave the Bolton defence plenty to think about - 8

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SUBSTITUTES

Marcus McGuane (for Sykes, 67)

Involved, but lacked end product. BOOKED - 6

Nathan Holland (for Winnall, 77)

Dan Agyei (for Gorrin, 87)

Unused: Eastwood, Moore, Mousinho, Cooper.

Only substitutes who come on before the 75th minute get a rating.