THE Oxford Mail player ratings for Oxford United's 1-0 home defeat to Portsmouth in Sky Bet League One.
JACK STEVENS
Two good saves from Harrison early on, did little wrong - 7
SAM LONG
Like he had never been away, although had limited chances to get forward. MAN OF THE MATCH - 7
Sam Long: Pompey defeat was game of fine margins
ELLIOTT MOORE
Not as commanding as recent weeks, could have snatched a late equaliser - 6
ROB ATKINSON
Difficult night against the lively Harrison - 6
JOSH RUFFELS
Typically dependable on his 300th appearance - 7
JAMES HENRY
Started well, but faded after the first 20 minutes - 6
CAMERON BRANNAGAN
Always hungry to get on the ball, the deeper role suits him well. BOOKED - 7
MARK SYKES
Struggled to get into the game - 5.5
ELLIOT LEE
Some lovely touches before the Pompey defence got on top - 6.5
SAM WINNALL
A handful in the air, but unable to make much of an impact otherwise - 5.5
MIDE SHODIPO
In and out of the game, great chance in stoppage time - 6
Highlights: Watch United's late chances
SUBSTITUTES
Alex Gorrin (for Sykes, 64)
Got forward more than usual due to the scoreline - 5.5
Brandon Barker (for Lee, 64)
Same as recent games, quiet with a few flashes of quality - 6
Matty Taylor (for Henry, 74)
Great flick to set up Shodipo - 5.5
Anthony Forde (for Atkinson, 84)
Unused: Eastwood, Grayson, Kelly.
Substitutes must come on before the 75th minute to get a rating.
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