Sheffield United beat Oxford United: Oxford Mail player ratings

JAMIE CUMMING

Made three strong saves to keep the scoreline lower than what it potentially could’ve been. Harsh to fault him for any of the goals conceded. MAN OF THE MATCH – 6

HIDDE TER AVEST

Pinned back, especially during the first half when Blades left back Sam McCallum was playing high up the pitch – 5.5

SAM LONG

Caught cold by the turn of pace shown by Tyrese Campbell when the Blades striker surged through to double the lead – 5

CIARON BROWN

Lost possession in the lead-up to the second goal, while his distribution from the back was careless at times – 5

GREG LEIGH

Difficult night defensively up against the dangerous duo of Femi Seriki and Jesurun Rak-Sakyi down the right-hand side – 5.5

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RUBEN RODRIGUES

Was the one who looked to push on and support Dane Scarlett with the press, but the Blades often were able to find a way through – 5

WILL VAULKS

Solid evening in fairness. He tried to pick out passes with balls down the channels, helping United get up the pitch – 6

CAMERON BRANNAGAN

Less involved than he was at the weekend, but getting a full 90 minutes under his belt will be important for him following his knee injury – 5.5

TYLER GOODRHAM

Had one early chance from a tight angle while the game was goalless, but other than that, a tough evening for him. BOOKED – 5.5

DANE SCARLETT

Worked tirelessly up front and played one clever pass across the park to open up an opportunity down the right-hand side – 6

PRZEMYSLAW PLACHETA

A decent outlet down the left-hand side with his pace and crosses into the box, but that final product was lacking a little bit at times – 6

Goals conceded from one-on-one opportunities have been prevalent in the last two #oufc games.

Asked Des Buckingham about it after the full-time whistle last night, here’s what he said.https://t.co/bQY7uSfV01

— Liam Rice (@OxMailLiamRice) November 27, 2024

SUBSTITUTES

Matt Phillips (for Rodrigues, 56)

Provided fresh energy down the right-hand side and had a stinging effort from range which forced a good save from Michael Cooper – 6

Idris El Mizouni (for Placheta, 63)

Dangerous effort from the right corner of the penalty box tested Cooper in the Blades goal – 6

Josh McEachran (for Vaulks, 74)

Difficult to come on and change the rhythm of the game with the scoreline as it was – 5

Owen Dale (for Goodrham, 74)

Added a little bit of a spark down the left wing after coming on – 5.5

Mark Harris (for Scarlett, 74)

Got involved from the off and tried to cause a nuisance in the penalty box – 5

Unused: Ingram, Thorniley, Ferdinan, Goodwin.

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