THE Oxford Mail player ratings after Oxford United slumped to a fourth consecutive defeat by losing 1-0 at home to Shrewsbury Town in Sky Bet League One.

SIMON EASTWOOD

Made a great save to deny Tom Bloxham shortly before the goal. Distribution was poor at times though – 7

SAM LONG

Solid showing at right back, particularly during the first half when United were much the stronger side. BOOKED – 6.5

ELLIOTT MOORE

Won his fair share of aerial duels and relished the physical battle. BOOKED – 6.5

CIARON BROWN

A couple of very wayward long balls which went out of play but otherwise a relatively assured performance at the back – 6

BRANDON FLEMING

Another who was impressive in the first half but dropped in the second period like most of the side did – 6

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LEWIS BATE

A significant return to form seemingly helped by a deeper role, where he could get on the ball and dictate play. MAN OF THE MATCH – 8

TYLER GOODRHAM

Positive showings from the bench have warranted a start, and he was full of energy and attacking intent – 7.5

BILLY BODIN

Role in the system got the best out of him. U’s never really recovered after he went off injured – 7

MARCUS MCGUANE

Playing further up the pitch unlocked him in attack and showed what he can do in an advanced position. Unlucky not to score on a couple of occasions – 7.5

YANIC WILDSCHUT

Had the beating of his marker a couple of times but couldn’t convert that into anything productive in the final third – 6

KYLE JOSEPH

Ended up playing a variety of positions, and was unlucky with a first half shot which hit the post – 7

SUBSTITUTES

Tyler Smith (for Bodin, 41)

Had an effort early in the second half but otherwise, struggled to get in the game as team display dipped – 6

Josh Murphy (for Wildschut, 71)

Came on when U’s were toiling, was unable to change that from the bench – 5.5

Djavan Anderson (for Long, 86)

Ateef Konate (for McGuane, 86)

Unused: McGinty, Findlay, O’Donkor.

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