Ipswich Town fell to a 2-1 defeat to Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium. Alex Jones provides his player ratings.

Christian Walton

Did everything he could to keep the first goal out and there was nothing he could have done for the second. If it wasn’t for his saves – six of them – it would have been a much heavier defeat for Ipswich. 7 (Man of the Match)

Darnell Furlong

Not really at fault for either goal and wasn’t offered a great deal of protection from Walle Egeli in front of him. Few nice combinations with the Norwegian. 6

Dara O’Shea

Like against Hull, didn’t look as composed on the ball as we’ve seen him. Looked like he was the man playing Placheta onside for Oxford’s second. Felt like he was aiming optimistic balls forwards at times. 5

Cedric Kipre

Too far apart from O’

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