The Oxford Mail player ratings for Oxford United's defeat to Sunderland.

SIMON EASTWOOD

Horrible conditions for a keeper, but kicked well. Hardly had a save to make    7

ROB DICKIE

Largely kept Wyke quiet and used the ball well when given the chance    7.5

JOHN MOUSINHO

Will be frustrated with the goal, but otherwise was a calm head    7

REPORT: Oxford Utd 0, Sunderland 1

ELLIOTT MOORE

Part of a defence which kept chances to a minimum    7.5

ANTHONY FORDE

Tough task to play 90 after one brief appearance – and out of position    6.5

JAMES HENRY

Came alive in the second half, delivered several dangerous balls     7.5

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CAMERON BRANNAGAN

His best display since the injury in October. BOOKED. MAN OF THE MATCH    8

MARK SYKES

Heavily involved before the break, then faded    6.5

JOSH RUFFELS

Made the most of the wing back role to get forward. Forced one good save    7

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DAN AGYEI

Raw, but worried Sunderland with his pace. A surprise to see him substituted    7

MATTY TAYLOR

Some good link-up play, but nothing broke for him in the box    6.5

Substitutes

Marcus Browne (Agyei 61)
Had a couple of shots blocked as United pushed hard    6.5

Nathan Holland (Sykes 78)

Jamie Mackie (Henry 89)

Unused: Stevens, Long, Thorne, Hanson.