The Oxford Mail player ratings from Oxford United's 2-1 defeat at Blackpool:

SIMON EASTWOOD

Cannot be criticised over the goals, but hard to impress with so little to do    6.5

CHRIS CADDEN

Just kept running at the Blackpool defence. Provided the assist for Josh Ruffels and laid on other chances    8

ROB DICKIE

Caught out of position for the penalty, although it was a harsh decision. Excellent on the ball    7.5

Also read: MATCH REPORT - Blackpool 2, Oxford Utd 1

JOHN MOUSINHO

Appeared to lose out to Edwards for the first goal. Otherwise solid. BOOKED    7

JOSH RUFFELS

Virtually a second left winger. Scored one and might have had another     7.5

ALEX GORRIN

U’s dominance almost made his role redundant, but a third caution in as many games is a concern. BOOKED    6.5

JAMES HENRY

Is forging a strong link with Cadden, but didn’t exploit a couple of good openings and was hugely fortunate not to concede a penalty    7

CAMERON BRANNAGAN

United’s beating heart at the moment. Kept the tempo high. MAN OF THE MATCH    8

Also read: Oxford United deserved better, says Blackpool boss

JAMIE HANSON

Got better as the game went on. So unlucky his header hit the crossbar    7.5

BEN WOODBURN

Drifted out of the game at times, but still hit the post and forced a save    6.5

JAMIE MACKIE

Grafted hard, but simply should have scored at least once    6

Substitutes

Hall (Gorrin 74)

Forde (Hanson 84)

Moore (Woodburn 90)

Unused subs: Stevens, Long, Berkoe, Sykes.