Oxford United player ratings in 2-2 EFL Trophy draw at Exeter

Aaron Ramsey’s side lost the penalty shootout in the group stage match 4-3, meaning the Grecians picked up an extra point at St James Park.

Here is how we rated the Yellows in midweek…

Jamie Cumming – 5.5

One save in the first half and conceded two, possibly needing to have done better for the well hit second.

Aidan Elliott-Wheeler (Snowden 71′) – 6

Calm and composed, mopping up for Luka Lynch efficiently.

Did the basics well at right back and looked to play forward.

Sam Long – 6

Composed on the ball but both him and James Golding could have been more aware for the early opener.

James Golding – 6

Made some forward ventures on occasion and even had an effort on goal.

Had his penalty saved to lose the shootout.

Oxford United winger Aidan Elliott-Wheeler in action against Exeter City (Image: Oxford United)

Jack Currie (Leigh 59) – 6

Linked up well with Siriki Dembele, one ball in behind standing out in particular, and found decent positions on occasion.

Harrison Bradney – 7

Bagged a first goal on his first start and got in some great positions, playing with confidence and assuredness, particularly after netting.

Had his penalty saved but that should not take away from a great performance.

Cameron Brannagan (Goodrham 59′) – 5.5

Dictated play after moving deep but nothing too incisive or threatening from the skipper.

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Louie Sibley – 6.5

Much better in the second half, demonstrating a strong engine to cover ground in midfield, making some neat passes and runs on the front foot.

Luka Lynch (Kioso 59′) – 6

Brownie points for his second assist in Oxford colours and had a lot of endeavour, but decision making often went begging as he ran into trouble trying to force his way past defenders.

Gatlin O’Donkor – 6

A bit static in the first half but grew into the second.

Should have scored when scuffing a ball across goal, but his run for the U’s second forced the own goal from Jack Fitzwater sliding in.

Oxford United captain Cameron Brannagan (Image: Oxford United)

Siriki Dembele (Missanga 46′) – 6

Played with maturity amongst a young team with some clever positioning and movement and could have scored with his wide effort on another day.

Substitutes:

Mo Missanga – 6.5

Full off confidence, the teenager was a problem for his marker and almost scored with the last kick of the game.

The break was probably a good rest for the youngster.

Tyler Goodrham – 6.5

Grabbed control of attacks when he entered the pitch and went close twice.

Peter Kioso – 7

Once again proved his worth as the current first-choice right back with perfectly-timed runs and ventures forward, putting the dangerous ball in for the own goal.

Greg Leigh – 6

Energetic with a point to prove on his first competitive appearance since January.

Leo Snowden – 6

Was blocked twice after picking up some good positions in the box.