Kyle Letheren 7 – made two fine saves to repel buoyant Brackley in second half

Hamza Bencherif 6 – little uncertain when moved into centre and might have conceded a penalty

Yan Klukowski

Dan Parslow 7 – kept his composure when many were losing their sense of calmness

Simon Heslop 6 – chasing shadows for long spells after the interval

Asa Hall 6 – set-pieces caused problems but quiet in general play

STAR MAN Sean Newton 7 – excellent cross for goal and good distribution after switching to back

Alex Whittle 7 – stuck to his task and defended with determination

Vadaine Oliver 6 – unlucky to be withdrawn early in second period

Jon Parkin 6 – textbook header for goal after penalty miss but faded after break

Amari Morgan-Smith 6 – made few inroads against Brackley’s three-man defence

Subs: Lanre Oyebanjo 6 – subdued (for Klukowski, 16), Danny Holmes 5 – sloppy (for Oliver, 56).

Subs not used: Aidan Connolly, Scott Fenwick, Adriano Moke.