Oxford Mail player ratings after Oxford United beat Burton Albion

JAMES BEADLE

Barely had much to do in terms of saves to make, but claimed crosses well when required – 7

FIN STEVENS

Arguably one of his best displays for the club so far, with some excellent crosses for his teammates – 8

ELLIOTT MOORE

Comfortable afternoon at the back and made a couple of key interceptions – 7.5

CIARON BROWN

Made a fantastic block to get in the way of a stinging Rekeem Harper shot – 7.5

JOE BENNETT

Solid display on his first league start for the club, and got forward well from left back – 7.5

“He showed his experience, he’s a slightly older player compared to a lot of the other players on the field, and he can manage himself through a game.”

Des Buckingham was pleased with Joe Bennett’s first league start for #oufc https://t.co/dEVK7txLYG

— Oxford Mail OUFC (@OxfordMailOUFC) December 17, 2023

RUBEN RODRIGUES

Brilliant all-action performance and an excellent brace. Ran the show from the first minute. MAN OF THE MATCH – 8.5

MARCUS MCGUANE

First league goal for the club proved to be a stunner. Progressive in possession when he had the ball – 8

CAMERON BRANNAGAN

Smashed the post with a cracking strike and sprayed crossfield passes throughout the game – 8

STAN MILLS

Great variation in play, whether passing inside to runners or breezing past his marker with the ball – 8

MARK HARRIS

Got into some good areas but wasn’t able to convert any of the chances that fell his way – 7

JOSH MURPHY

A threat throughout the first half with his electric pace, before marginally fading after half-time – 8

SUBSTITUTES

Tyler Goodrham (for Murphy, 77)

James Henry (for Mills, 84)

Oisin Smyth (for Rodrigues, 90+2)

Gatlin O’Donkor (for Harris, 90+2)

Unused: Eastwood, Thorniley, McEachran.

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