Billy Jeffrey in action against Sheffield Wednesday in November 1977 Please forgive the Inspiral Carpets lyric in the heading. It’s almost the end of the season and we’re a bit like a schoolkid as the holidays approach. On Saturday, it’s United’s last home game of the season and, wouldn’t you know it, there’s still a  [ more ]

The result sinks in (Photo: Steve Daniels) There is a truism in football that’s as old as time itself: if Cameron Brannagan plays well, Oxford United play well; if he doesn’t, then United have a stinker. I’m sure you can all guess where I’m going with this. We’re not down yet, although the apocryphal fat  [ more ]

Hugh Curran scores against Wrexham in March 1978 They say it’s the hope that kills you, but after Saturday’s 1-0 defeat at Derby there’s precious little hope left for United now. Of course, while survival remains mathematically possible we will continue to be tormented by thoughts that we can stay up, whatever common sense tells  [ more ]

FAN’S VIEW  2025/26 – DERBY AWAY Derby County 1 Oxford United 0 This has to be a relatively brief FV as we’re playing again on Tuesday and I’m rather busy doing this and that. This and that hopefully taking my mind off OUFC and what is looking increasingly likely. Another 12:30 Saturday kick-off but no  [ more ]

There are just four games remaining of the 2025/26 season and United are in the relegation zone, third from bottom and just two points adrift of West Bromwich Albion, who have the threat of a points deduction hanging over them. Oxford have played at Derby just eight times previously, with a fairly reasonable record of  [ more ]

Mark Harris fires in the second goal (Photo: Steve Daniels) Redemption is a powerful thing, and it isn’t achieved easily. When Mark Harris intercepted an underhit pass and ran through to smash the ball into the net at the end of the game against Watford, the whole stadium erupted. It wasn’t just the timing of  [ more ]

Ken Skeen smashes home as United beat Watford in September 1970 The 2025/26 season is rapidly drawing to its conclusion and, with games running out, United’s season remains on a knife’s edge. Oxford take on Watford on Saturday, with just three home games remaining. The last time the U’s beat Watford at home was just  [ more ]

FAN’S VIEW  2025/26 – PORTSMOUTH AWAY Portsmouth 2 Oxford United 2 As an away member I purchase my tickets at the earliest opportunity. For this game that was on 16 March and for the Derby game it was a week later. I always opt to pick them up at the next home game. In this  [ more ]

Dean Saunders on target at Fratton Park in January 1988 As games go, they don’t get much more important than this as 23rd place Oxford travel to 21st place Portsmouth on Easter Monday, with just a point separating the sides. And as opponents go, they don’t get any more familiar than Pompey, as the sides  [ more ]

Cameron Brannagan equalises from the penalty spot (Photo: Steve Daniels) It was a blustery old day at the Kassam Stadium on Good Friday, as the U’s battled to a point against play-off chasing Hull City. The windy conditions certainly played their part in an error-strewn game that was nonetheless an entertaining encounter as United returned  [ more ]