THE Oxford Mail player ratings for Oxford United's 2-1 defeat at AFC Wimbledon in Sky Bet League One.

JACK STEVENS

Nothing he could do about the goals, quick to launch several attacks - 6.5

SAM LONG

Almost scored from 40 yards, but out-jumped in the build-up to the winner - 7

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ELLIOTT MOORE

Won plenty in the air against two physical strikers - 7

ROB ATKINSON

Pigott and Palmer used their experience against him on occasion, unable to bring the ball out like usual - 6.5

JOSH RUFFELS

Great finish to open the scoring and defensively sound. MAN OF THE MATCH - 7.5

JAMES HENRY

One of United's better players until his dismissal, but that changed the game. SENT OFF - 6

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CAMERON BRANNAGAN

His effort from halfway was almost a wonder goal, kept U's moving - 7

MARK SYKES

Effective running beyond the striker, as shown for United's goal - 6.5

ELLIOT LEE

Linked well with Henry again, but unable to make a telling contribution in the final third - 6

MATTY TAYLOR

Strayed offside when his best opportunity came, centre backs kept him quiet - 5.5

MIDE SHODIPO

Assisted Ruffels' goal, but Wimbledon often doubled-up on him to limit his impact - 6

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SUBSTITUTES

Dan Agyei (for Shodipo, 67)

Opponents cannot cope with his direct style at the moment - 7

Sam Winnall (for Taylor, 67)

Battled in the air but had little to feed off - 5

Anthony Forde (for Sykes, 81)

Jamie Hanson (for Lee, 81)

Alex Gorrin (for Brannagan, 90+3)

Unused: Eastwood, Kelly.

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