CRICHTON: Had little to do as the Oxford strikeforce barely tested him, although evidently left his kicking boots at home...6
WEST: Recalled in place of Glen Little, the full-back did a steady job in the face of a couple of storming runs from potential star of the future Paul Powell...7
SMITH: Mis-placed a couple of pases early on and made way at half-time...6
COX: Coolness personified as he was often the last line of defence as Burnley attacked in the second half...8
COOK: Still makes Burnley tick in midfield and helped them get on top in the second half before going off for Ian Wright...7
DAVIS: Guilty of losing possession once or twice in the first half but a powerful presence going forward who got Burnley back in it with a great headed goal...8
JOHNROSE: Can't do much wrong at the moment. The midfield enforcer was also one of the Clarets' biggest threats in front of goal in the second half...9 MELLON: Got forward well from midfield after the break to force Oxford back, although wasted his runs a couple of times with a poor touch...7
THOMAS: Proved his versatility by moving over to left-back mid-way through and was comfortable wherever he popped up across the back line...7
PAYTON: Always looked liable to find the breakthrough but his customary goal wasn't needed this time...7
BRANCH: Looked better when he went back out wide on this occasion and worried Oxford with his pace...7
SUBSTITUTES
LEE: Linked well with Payton and created chances for others as he pushes for a starting slot 7
WRIGHT: When he comes on Burnley always threaten to do something and his cross provided the winner
WELLER: Dream return to action from the midfield man who had a hand in the equaliser and then scored a priceless winner at the death
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