THE Oxford Mail player ratings after Oxford United’s 3-1 defeat at home to Sky Bet League One leaders Plymouth Argyle.

JACK STEVENS

Perhaps beaten too easily for the second on a frustrating afternoon – 6

SAM LONG

Tough day and out of position at key moments in the game – 5.5

ELLIOTT MOORE

Another who seemed to struggle, especially with the tricky Garrick – 6

JORDAN THORNILEY

Beaten far too easily for the first goal, allowing Garrick to cut inside – 6

STEVE SEDDON

Not enough of his usual threat in forward situations – 5.5

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HERBIE KANE

Maybe needed Gorrin so he could focus more on attacking play – 6.5

CAMERON BRANNAGAN

Unusually quiet afternoon, often dropping deep to get things going – 6

JAMES HENRY

Delicious assist for Taylor but guilty of two missed chances – 6.5

GAVIN WHYTE

Number 10 experiment didn’t seem to work. Better when he moved to the right – 6.5

NATHAN HOLLAND

Started very dangerously but faded as the game wore on – 7.5

MATTY TAYLOR

Took his goal exceptionally well. MAN OF THE MATCH – 7.5

See also: Watch highlights of Oxford United’s defeat to Plymouth Argyle

SUBSTITUTES

Mark Sykes (for Whyte, 69)

Hard to impact as Argyle saw game out – 6

Dan Agyei (for Henry, 81)

Unused: Eastwood, Gorrin, Williams, Forde, Bodin.

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