THE Oxford Mail player ratings for Oxford United's 2-1 victory over Lincoln City in Sky Bet League One.
JACK STEVENS
On another day he could have been sent off in the first half, but two big saves after United went 2-1 up. BOOKED - 7.5
JAMIE HANSON
Had his work cut out dealing with Lincoln's dangerous left flank, but stuck to the task well. BOOKED - 7.5
ELLIOTT MOORE
Several key interceptions and blocks, remains a model of consistency - 8
ROB ATKINSON
Becoming a real threat at set-pieces, defensively sound - 8
JOSH RUFFELS
United will be relieved his injury does not seem to be serious - 6
JAMES HENRY
Showed real class on his return with some excellent runs and a great cross in the build-up to Taylor's goal - 8
James Henry: Oxford United showed character
CAMERON BRANNAGAN
Everything went through him, incisive forward passes and tireless out of possession. MAN OF THE MATCH - 8.5
MARK SYKES
Made the impact his ability deserves, needs to happen more regularly - 8
MIDE SHODIPO
Tracking back was most impressive, worked hard all evening - 7.5
MATTY TAYLOR
Striker's goal rewarded a display where he did not let the centre backs settle - 8
BRANDON BARKER
Always looked capable of making something happen, another who pressed really well - 7.5
Watch: Highlights of last night's game
SUBSTITUTES
Anthony Forde (for Ruffels, 27)
His goal was the headline, but even at left back he did not let United down - 8
Leon Chambers-Parillon (for Henry, 65)
Big call to come on ahead of Kelly, but looked at home - 7
Sam Winnall (for Taylor, 81)
Dan Agyei (for Shodipo, 81)
Substitutes who come on after the 75th minute do not get a rating.
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