THE Oxford Mail player ratings after Oxford United extended their perfect start on home soil to three Sky Bet Championship games with a 1-0 victory against Stoke City.

JAMIE CUMMING

Relatively quiet afternoon between the posts thanks to the great work that was done in front of him – 7

PETER KIOSO

Fired over a great opportunity from close range to double the lead, but was relatively solid at both ends – 7

ELLIOTT MOORE

Dominant at the back, whether that be dealing with aerial threats or through important interceptions – 8

CIARON BROWN

Distribution from the back was hit and miss, but he was excellent in his defensive duties – 7.5

GREG LEIGH

Wonderful performance considering he trained just once following his return from international duty – 7.5

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IDRIS EL MIZOUNI

First United goal was the match-winner, and reflected an assured display at both ends of the pitch – 8

JOSH MCEACHRAN

Once again, he was able to dominate play from deep, especially in the second half – 7.5

CAMERON BRANNAGAN

Forced off with a knee injury during first half stoppage time after a 50/50 challenge – 6.5

TYLER GOODRHAM

Had three efforts which brought saves out of Viktor Johansson, and he linked up play really well – 7.5

MARK HARRIS

The remarkable goalscoring run came to an end, but he still provided a great outlet up front for the U’s – 7.5

SIRIKI DEMBELE

A regular threat down the left-hand side, and he was too hot to handle for the Potters. MAN OF THE MATCH – 8

SUBSTITUTES

Ruben Rodrigues (for Brannagan, 45+3)

Great cross laid the ball on a plate for El Mizouni, and he injected quality into the final third – 7.5

Will Vaulks (for McEachran, 75)

Added fresh legs into the midfield engine room for the closing stages – 6

Malcolm Ebiowei (for Dembele, 82)

Unused: Ingram, Nelson, Long, Sibley, Dale, Scarlett.

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