Oxford United 0 Gillingham 0 George Dugdale Oxford United missed the opportunity to pull clear of Crewe Alexandra in the race for the play-offs after a draw with a battling Gillingham side. With Ryan Clarke's injury keeping him out, Wayne Brown made a first league start for Oxford. Michael Duberry returned from suspension, with Harry  [ more ]

Mark GelderEaster Monday saw United a goal down in the first half from Torquay's top scorer Rene Howe, following a slip on the grass by Harry Worley which gave Howe a narrow angle to shoot under Ryan Clarke. However, the second half saw a brighter Oxford side, Scott Rendell coming on at half time for  [ more ]

Paul Beasley Although just down the road, Northampton is one of the worst away trips of the season. If people think the Kassam Stadium is out on a limb, think again. (Moan 1)- If you like your one identikit pub (and they did let away fans in this year), McDonalds, Frankie and Bennys and that  [ more ]

George Dugdale Oxford United 2 Torquay United 2 Oxford United were left frustrated by a 90th minute goal for the second time in four days as Taiwo Atieno's late strike denied the home side a vital victory in the race for a play-off spot. United had fallen behind to Rene Howe's first half strike, but  [ more ]

Mark GelderGood Friday was a bad day for Oxford United, losing 2-1 away at Northampton Town. Again United conceded an early goal, levelled the match, before being beaten in the second half. However this game was world's apart from the previous home defeat to Morecambe. Michael Duberry returned fit, and Andy Whing was dropped to  [ more ]

Mark GelderLast Saturday Oxford lost 2-1 to Morecambe, after a thrilling first five minutes where Morecambe went ahead, and United equalised through Scott Rendell from the kick-off. The game looked like nothing would happen until Morecambe got a winner with fifteen minutes to go from an easily worked corner. United remain in sixth place, and  [ more ]

George Dugdale Oxford United's play-off charge suffered a blow with a late defeat at Sixfields. Brett Williams' late strike gave the Cobblers all three points, after Cristian Montano had cancelled out Luke Guttridge's early opener. Michael Duberry returned to the Oxford side after injury, replacing Andy Whing at centre-half. Jon-Paul Pittman returned to the bench  [ more ]

Dan Church Oxford United striker Dean Morgan has signed a loan extension to keep him at the Kassam Stadium until the end of the season. The 28 year-old attacking winger joined from Division Three outlet Chesterfield on an emergency one-month loan deal back in early March. The versatile forward has made five appearances for the  [ more ]

Paul Beasley Those who know me will know I am no great friend of referees but I feel a need to set the record straight before I move on to Accrington and Morecambe. So, an unreserved apology to Paul Tierney who officiated in the Cheltenham game. A careful study of slow motion replays show that  [ more ]

George Dugdale More often than not in football, you get what you deserve. At the end of a promising month, Oxford United slumped to a home defeat that a lethargic performance merited. Although a Scott Rendell equaliser less than a minute after Craig Curran's early opener had given the Oxford hope of another home win,  [ more ]