THE Oxford Mail player ratings for Oxford United’s 2-1 victory at Sheffield Wednesday in Sky Bet League One.
JACK STEVENS
That Bannan save was top-drawer. Did not let the home fans’ stick get to him – 8
SAM LONG
Kept Shodipo quiet and brought the threat from set-pieces United have missed – 8
ELLIOTT MOORE
Some key blocks and clearances, but caught in no-man’s land for the equaliser – 8
JORDAN THORNILEY
Seemed like he won everything in the air, hugely resilient display after a tough week – 8.5
STEVE SEDDON
Showed plenty of fight, Wednesday had more joy down his side though. BOOKED – 7.5
HERBIE KANE
Outstanding on the ball and hunted Johnson down for the opener. U’s lost a little control when he went off – 9
ALEX GORRIN
Screened the back four well, did the simple things effectively. BOOKED – 8
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CAMERON BRANNAGAN
Clinical finish capped a high-energy display. Seemed like he was everywhere. MAN OF THE MATCH – 9
ANTHONY FORDE
Made that right side incredibly solid. Does a great job wherever he plays – 8
MATTY TAYLOR
Hold-up play was exceptional, deserved a goal – 8.5
NATHAN HOLLAND
Some lively moments going forward, tracked back well too – 8
HIGHLIGHTS: Watch the goals here
SUBSTITUTES
James Henry (for Kane, 58)
Pushed through illness to score a winner that will live long in the memory – 8
Dan Agyei (for Taylor, 69)
Stretched the Wednesday defence and almost scored – 7
Ryan Williams (for Forde, 84)
Unused: Eastwood, Mousinho, McNally, Cooper.
No rating for substitutes who come on after the 75th minute.
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