Oxford Mail player ratings as Oxford United beat Carlisle United

JAMES BEADLE

A very quiet afternoon with little to do. Commanded his area and claimed crosses – 6.5

SAM LONG

Much improved after last weekend and drove forward well to provide support for the attack – 7

ELLIOTT MOORE

Solid at the back following the team’s stuttering start in opening two games – 7.5

STEPHAN NEGRU

Makes a good impression every time he plays and has a maturity beyond his years – 7.5

CIARON BROWN

Similar to Long on the other side, a return to his usual reliable displays – 7.5

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JOSH MCEACHRAN

Some brilliant incisive passes got his teammates into dangerous areas. MAN OF THE MATCH – 8

CAMERON BRANNAGAN

Had a couple of efforts from range but he never really troubled Tomas Holy – 7.5

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MARCUS BROWNE

Was United’s biggest attacking threat in the first half and excelled down the right-hand side – 8

RUBEN RODRIGUES

Lots of bright moments but was guilty  of lacking a killer instinct in the final third – 7.5

BILLY BODIN

Had a few chances without getting on the scoresheet and created for his teammates too – 8

MARK HARRIS

Was involved in the game throughout and his goal will hopefully be first of many. BOOKED – 8

SUBSTITUTES

Stanley Mills (for Browne, 67)

Was busy and involved after coming off the bench – 7

Marcus McGuane (for Rodrigues, 75)

Tyler Goodrham (for Bodin, 75)

Gatlin O’Donkor (for Harris, 90+1)

Unused: Eastwood, Smyth, Stevens.

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