Town have lost their last three matches and are just a point above the League One relegation zone. Here are our player ratings from another torrid evening across the Oxfordshire border...
9. Ricky Holmes
The hands on hip expression rather sums up his mood. Did at least play the full 90 minutes for the first time since returning to the club. And that's where the positives end... 4 Photo: Pete Norton
10. Danny Rose
At times he looked exasperated, especially when moved out wide. He's not helped by the fact he doesn't have a defined role in the side. He's best in the opposition's penalty box but didn't get close to it at Oxford... 3.5
11. Harry Smith
Yet another game where he flickered in and out of the action. He is meant to be the focal point of the team's attack but Oxford's defenders kept him in their back pockets, albeit the lack of service hardly helped... 3.5 Photo: Pete Norton
12. Caleb Chukwuemeka
Shot over with a half chance within a few minutes of coming on but the disjointed manner of Town's attacking play presented him with few chances to shine... 4.5