Dan Church Oxford United have signed defender Daniel Boateng from Premier League side Arsenal on a youth loan agreement. The 19 year-old Ghanaian centre-half will spend four months at the Kassam Stadium before returning to Arsenal

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Paul Beasley Southend United With our lack of ability to beat the parked bus system, we were often found wanting at home last season, winning only 10 of the 23 games played at the Kasstad. There were also times when our opponents were just better than us. With four games to go Southend came, took  [ more ]

George Dugdale Oxford United 2 Plymouth Argyle 1 (Getty Images) Deane Smalley's quick-fire brace was enough for Oxford United to maintain their 100% record against Plymouth Argyle. The former Chesterfield striker, who endured a difficult first season at the club, opened the scoring from close range after good work from Sean Rigg and Tom Craddock.  [ more ]

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George Dugdale (Getty Images) Fine individual efforts from Jake Forster-Caskey and Alfie Potter gave Oxford United a comfortable opening day victory at Bristol Rovers. Brighton loanee Forster-Caskey curled home from the edge of the penalty area to give the visitors a deserved lead. Potter's solo-run and low finish doubled Oxford's advantage, whilst goalkeeper Ryan Clarke  [ more ]

George Dugdale A proficiency from 12 yards and a now familiar Ryan Clarke penalty save saw Oxford United through to the second round of the Capital One (League) Cup after a goalless draw with AFC Bournemouth. Chris Wilder opted to begin with the side that featured predominantly in the early part of pre-season. Captain Jake  [ more ]

Dan Church Oxford United have drawn Division Two outfit Leeds United in the second round of the Capital One Cup. The well-supported northerners will host United on Tuesday 28th August after United narrowly defeated AFC Bournemouth 5-3 on penalties last night (0-0 AET). Neil Warnock

George Dugdale Alex Evans will be given a further opportunity to impress Oxford United manager Chris Wilder after the Welsh defender agreed non-contract terms, subject to international clearance being received. Due to injuries to Andy Whing, Michael Duberry

Tom Thewlis Oxford United suffered defeat in their final pre-season friendly, at home against Cardiff City. A spectacular free-kick from Peter Whittingham, followed by a Filip Kiss strike, inflicted a 2-1 defeat on Oxford. This was followed by a fully deserved consolation goal for the home side, scored by Alfie Potter. Oxford began the game  [ more ]