The Clarets enjoyed the lion’s share of possession and created some gilt-edged chances, but their finishing in front of goal was found wanting as they failed to make it three wins on the spin.
Here’s how Burnley’s players rated:
1. James Trafford - 6/10
Barely had a save to make and was a virtual spectator in the first-half. Most of his work came building play up from the back. His second clean sheet of the season. Photo: Richard Martin-Roberts
2. Bashir Humphreys - 7/10
Back in at right-back after serving his suspension and kept Siriki Dembele, a tricky customer, pretty quiet. Photo: George Wood
3. CJ Egan-Riley - 7/10
Moved back inside to centre-back and looked rock solid. Produced a vital interception when Oxford almost got in and his crossfield balls worked well. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
4. Maxime Esteve - 7/10
Whenever Oxford enjoyed a rare attack, Esteve was usually the man to make a block. So calm and collected. Photo: Richard Martin-Roberts