THE Oxford Mail player ratings after Oxford United began 2024 with a late win at Charlton Athletic.
JAMES BEADLE
Made two important saves, in particular when spreading himself well to smother Tyreece Campbell’s shot with the score level – 8
OISIN SMYTH
Incredible strike to win the game, and didn’t look out of place as the right-sided centre back in a three-man defence. MAN OF THE MATCH – 8
ELLIOTT MOORE
Made a great interception in the first half to stop a through ball reaching Daniel Kanu, and was solid at the back throughout – 8
CIARON BROWN
Really strong display on the left of the back three, and made a wonderful clearing header to stop a Tyreece Campbell attempt finding the net – 8
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FIN STEVENS
Lovely assist for Mark Harris and had a pretty solid afternoon at wing back – 7.5
JOSH MCEACHRAN
Helped screen the U’s defence with many moves starting with him from deep. BOOKED – 7
MARCUS MCGUANE
Full of energy and running, it was a good showing for the 24-year-old after looking fatigued in the defeat at home to Derby County. BOOKED – 7
JOE BENNETT
Has proven to be a reliable influence, whether at full back or wing back. Another encouraging performance – 7
✅ First goal for #oufc
— Liam Rice (@OxMailLiamRice) January 1, 2024
✅ First league start of the season
✅ Playing on the right of a back three
✅ A pretty good New Year’s Day for Oisin Smyth https://t.co/pqtlRKrZjy
RUBEN RODRIGUES
Clever ball set Stevens off down the right in the build-up to the Harris equaliser, and he looked much more like his old self after a tired display against Derby – 7.5
CAMERON BRANNAGAN
Had a couple of stinging efforts charged down in the first half, and was unlucky not to see them test the goalkeeper – 7.5
MARK HARRIS
Took his goal really well and the confidence was then oozing from him, especially in the second half when he had a couple more goes at goal – 8
SUBSTITUTES
Billy Bodin (for McEachran, 60)
Couldn’t force his way into the game in terms of having a meaningful impact in the final third, but a welcome return nonetheless – 6
Alex Gorrin (for McGuane, 90+1)
Unused: Eastwood, Henry, Woltman, Mills, O’Donkor.
Substitutes who come on after the 75th minute do not get a rating.
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