Oxford Mail player ratings as Oxford United beat Port Vale

JAMIE CUMMING

Barely tested between the posts and his distribution was better than in recent games – 6.5

SAM LONG

Aside from one misplaced pass early in the second half, he was a reliable presence for the U’s – 6.5

ELLIOTT MOORE

A threat from set pieces and solid at the back, winning aerial balls and duels – 7.5

CIARON BROWN

Opened the scoring with an instinctive strike. Led a counter-attack with a strong run in the second half – 8

JOE BENNETT

Got forward to support attacks and played a few dangerous crosses into the penalty area – 7

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RUBEN RODRIGUES

Struggled to get into the game despite the relative control United enjoyed – 6.5

CAMERON BRANNAGAN

Set pieces caused various problems and he was a threat in the final third too – 7.5

BILLY BODIN

Involved in a few good moments from a creative viewpoint and brought some stability to the side – 7

OWEN DALE

A constant menace down the right-hand side. Really getting into his groove since January move from Blackpool. MAN OF THE MATCH – 8

WILL GOODWIN

His first start in a United shirt came to an end when a knock forced him off at half-time – 6

JOSH MURPHY

Fourth goal in eight games was a lovely effort curled into the corner. Such a key player now, and will continue to be in the remaining games of the season – 8

SUBSTITUTES

Mark Harris (for Goodwin, 46)

Shot wide with an effort down the right channel of the penalty area – 7

Josh McEachran (for Rodrigues, 73)

Brought a bit of added control to the midfield – 6

James Henry (for Bodin, 73)

Creative cameo was an impressive one, with cross for Murphy and clever ball over the top for Brannagan – 7.5

Marcus Browne (for Murphy, 80)

Greg Leigh (for Dale, 90)

Unused: Eastwood, Goodrham.

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