United made it four points from two consecutive away games with a hard-earned point at Bootham Crescent this evening. Oxford took an early lead when York player-manager Chris Brass palmed a Scott McNiven cross into his own net in the fourth minute. The referee would have given a penalty if the ball hadn’t gone in,  [ more ]

United make their second long away trip in three days tomorrow, when they visit early pace-setters York City. The Minstermen have fallen away somewhat since their impressive start to the season, but still have a decent home record having only lost once at Bootham Crescent, to Rochdale. Ian Atkins can now call on Julian Alsop,  [ more ]

United went up to Gigg Lane and had their best gig of the season, smashing four goals past Andy Preece’s dispirited Bury side. Dean Whitehead scored United’s first after half an hour with a half-volley from the edge of the area, and United continued to dominate the remainder of the first half, although they should  [ more ]

United visit Bury on Saturday looking to resurrect their away form and maintain a promotion challenge that has been threatened by not having won on the road since the opening game of the season. Oxford will be hampered by the continuing absence of Julian Alsop, who serves the last game of his four-match suspension, and  [ more ]

United bowed out of the LDV Vans Trophy tonight, going down 1-0 to Rushden & Diamonds at the KasStad. The goal came from a penalty conceded by Jon Ashton, who needlessly brought down Rodney Jack after the Rushden striker had outpaced Ashton and Crosby. The spot-kick was converted by Stuart Gray in the 36th minute.  [ more ]

It’s that time of year when the reserves get a run out and can pretend that they’re first teamers. Tomorrow the LDV road-show comes to town, with Rushden & Diamonds the visitors to the Kas. The concept that United have to be considered underdogs to this jumped up non-league outfit is so patently laughable that  [ more ]

United remained unbeaten at home when they beat league newcomers Yeovil Town 1-0 this afternoon. Steve Basham scored his eighth goal of the season when he shot on the turn to convert a rebound from a Dean Whitehead free-kick, given for a high foot on Paul Wanless after twelve minutes. Basham also had a header  [ more ]

OxVox, the Supporters Trust for Oxford United, are holding a Members Forum at the Priory and ? pub, next to the KasStad, from 7pm this Monday 13th October. Ian Atkins will speak briefly and then be available for a Question and Answer session. It is hoped that another member of the club management will also  [ more ]

United welcome Yeovil Town to the KasStad on Saturday for the first ever league meeting between the two sides. Yeovil lie just two places and two points behind United in sixth place and are looking to bounce back from their recent 3-1 defeat by Cheltenham. Oxford struggled to get a point at Boston on Saturday  [ more ]

Louis Louis An Oxford reserve side featuring seven players who have already seen first team action this season returned a largely unconvincing win against Cardiff City. Jefferson Louis planted a header into the net just before half time from a Danny Brown free-kick for the only goal. For all the strength on show, few stood  [ more ]