Oxford United earned their first League One win of the season with a 2-1 victory over Stevenage. Aaron Ramsey made three changes to his starting XI from the opening day draw with MK Dons.
What happened?
The match saw Oxford United fight hard to score twice in the second half, with Gatlin O'Donkor and Cameron Brannagan both netting to secure the win.
Key performances
Cameron Brannagan played the pivot role well and led by example, striking a wicked free kick in the second half and tucking the penalty away with power.
Player ratings
Peter Kioso matched the physicality of Boro and won some important tackles, whilst proving a decent option for Aidomo Emakhu to play to at times. Gatlin O'Donkor was the epitome of an impact substitute, scoring minutes after coming on and working tirelessly to win the penalty for Brannagan to score.
Oxford United's win over Stevenage was a hard-fought one, with the team showing determination and grit to secure the three points. The victory will be a welcome boost to the team's confidence as they look to build on this result in their upcoming fixtures. You can check the team's upcoming fixtures and standings on our fixtures and standings pages.
