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
Read again: Oxford United let early lead slip in defeat to league leaders
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.
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