THE Oxford Mail player ratings after Oxford United won 4-2 in a thrilling clash at home to Wigan Athletic.

JAMIE CUMMING

Made three good saves, in particular late on when he thwarted Callum McManaman at his near post with the score at 3-2 to United – 7.5

SAM LONG

Recovered well from a difficult first half, which saw him raced past by Jordan Jones for the opening goal of the night – 7

ELLIOTT MOORE

Made a good block to get in the way of a potentially dangerous Thelo Aasgaard cross, but picked up a needless yellow for a foul on Chris Sze. BOOKED – 7

CIARON BROWN

Tracked back and got in the way of a Martial Godo effort during a solid enough evening – 7

GREG LEIGH

Was beaten in the air by Aasgaard, which set up nervy last 10 minutes prior to Tyler Goodrham’s stoppage time goal – 7

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MARCUS MCGUANE

Played in a double pivot with Jay Matete in the first half, before switching with Cameron Brannagan to play more advanced in the second period – 7

JAY MATETE

Caught the eye at times on his first U’s start, with his ability to break up play – 7

OWEN DALE

Cut a frustrated figure on the right-hand side in the first half, and came off at half-time for Goodrham. BOOKED – 6

CAMERON BRANNAGAN

Saw a 20-yard piledriver smash the post while the game was goalless, before getting on the scoresheet in the second half. BOOKED – 7.5

JOSH MURPHY

First league goal for the club was a wonderful arrowed strike into the bottom corner. His relief at the goal was clear on an evening when he showed how dangerous he can be. MAN OF THE MATCH – 8

MARK HARRIS

Great hold-up play before releasing Murphy for his goal. Could’ve scored late on, if not for a good block – 7.5

SUBSTITUTES

Tyler Goodrham (for Dale, 46)

Hit the post with his trademark cutting in and getting a shot off, before a lovely half-volley sealed the points in stoppage time – 8

Ruben Rodrigues (for Matete, 67)

In the right place at the right time to grab his goal, and looked much fresher after a few jaded displays of late – 7.5

Billy Bodin (for Murphy, 75)

A calming presence in the final third after coming on – 6.5

Joe Bennett (for Harris, 90+6)

Unused: Eastwood, Thorniley, Burey.

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