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

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.