THE Oxford Mail player ratings for Oxford United’s 3-1 win over Lincoln City in Sky Bet League One.

JACK STEVENS

Untroubled and unfortunate not to keep a clean sheet due to late penalty – 7

ANTHONY FORDE

Solid display and was a willing runner down the right hand side – 7.5

ELLIOTT MOORE

Handled the Lincoln attack well. Promising partnership with Thorniley – 7

JORDAN THORNILEY

Brilliant assist for Henry’s first goal. Hopefully his injury is nothing serious – 8

STEVE SEDDON

Got forward to good effect and always an option on the left – 7.5

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JAMES HENRY

Superb hat-trick, and created chances for teammates. MAN OF THE MATCH – 9.5

ALEX GORRIN

Sat and kept things ticking over in the middle of the park for United – 7

CAMERON BRANNAGAN

Always looked to create and had a couple of goes from distance – 8

MARK SYKES

Busy afternoon on the wing, linking up well with the rest of the team – 8

MATTY TAYLOR

No clear chances but relished the battle with Lewis Montsma – 7.5

GAVIN WHYTE

Influential in the first half but faded as U’s took foot off the gas in the second – 7.5

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SUBSTITUTES

Luke McNally (for Thorniley, 64)

Slotted in to the defence after injury to Thorniley – 6

Sam Winnall (for Taylor, 78)

Nathan Holland (for Henry, 84)

Unused: Eastwood, Mousinho, McGuane, Agyei.

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