OXFORD (4-2-3-1):
INGRAM 8; Spencer 6, Makosso 5, Brown 6, Currie 5 (Placheta 81); Vaulks 6, Brannagan 5 (McDonnell 64, 5); Mills 6 (Roosken 81), Donley 6 (Romenij 64, 4), Jeon 6 (Emakhu 64, 5); Lankshear 4.
Subs (not used): Cumming (gk), Long, Konak, Harris.
SUNDERLAND (4-2-3-1):
6 Roefs: Didn’t really have to make a meaningful save and just about managed to deal with Oxford’s long throws
6 Hume: Defensively comfortable back in his right-back berth, although his attacking runs were limited in number
7 Mukiele: Helped ensure Sunderland did not lose the physical battle as Oxford sent long balls forward
7 O’Nien: Seemed to thoroughly enjoy his tussle with Lankshear and made an important first-half block
6 Cirkin: Contributed to Sunderland’s clean sheet, even if his attacking threat was largely contained
6 Geertruida: Did the dirty work at the heart of midfield to ensure Lankshear was left isolated on a number of occasions
7 Diarra: Helped drive Sunderland forward from the heart of midfield and stepped up confidently to roll home his penalty
7 Talbi: Improved in the second half after an uneventful opening period and forced Ingram into a couple of good saves
8 Le Fee: Showed plenty of quality, particularly in the second half when Sunderland’s attacking improved
8 MUNDLE: The standout player on the pitch as he cut in effectively from the left – went close on a number of occasions after the break
5 Isidor: Didn’t make the most of a rare chance in the starting XI – seemed to be ambling around for much of his time on the pitch
Subs:
5 Sadiki (for Diarra, 63): Didn’t have to do a lot in his half-hour or so of action
7 Mayenda (for Isidor, 63): A bright cameo appearance – almost scored with pretty much his first touch
Jocelin (for Talbi, 81)
(not used): Ellborg (gk), Jen Jones, Whittaker, Rigg, Angulo, Brobbey.
Man Of The Match: ROMAINE MUNDLE – Was Sunderland’s brightest attacker as he repeatedly ran at the Oxford defence.