Here are our player ratings from Sixfields...
5. Manny Monthé
Left-back for the first-half before moving central at the break. Strong in the tackle and let little past him as the majority of Oxford's threat came down the other flank. His passing can go from the sublime to the ridiculous... 7 CHRON STAR MAN Photo: Pete Norton
6. Marc Leonard
Produced some nice moments as usual but wasn't able to exert his influence on the game as much as he has done previously, largely due to the makeshift nature of Town's team and the quality of opposition they came up against... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton
7. Shaun McWilliams
Good opportunism to win the early penalty. Ran hard and covered lots of ground but mistimed a few challenges and another ref might have been less lenient. First start of the season and these were useful minutes in the legs... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
8. Peter Abimbola
Grafted well and sprayed a couple of decent passes out wide. But found it tough going at times as Oxford played round him. It's a steep learning curve for a young central midfielder at this level... 6 Photo: Pete Norton