Ford GoalaxyUnited made hard work of taking all three points from a committed, but not very good, Boston side that had won its previous three games without conceding a goal. It took Oxford only sixteen minutes to end that record when skipper Andy Crosby dived to head home a Bobby Ford free kick. Ford himself  [ more ]

Reserves get a pointUnited's reserves drew 0-0 at first division Gillingham this afternoon, with Manny Omoyinmi hitting the post for United and Ian McCaldon making a couple of good saves to keep the Gills out.Evans in the frameUnited supporters trust OxVox are determined not to let their peers at York City claim all the limelight  [ more ]

Us dropUnited dropped one place to seventh today following Wrexham's goalless draw at home to Darlington. The Welsh side took over United's sixth spot, level with the Us on both points and goal difference, but higher thanks to having scored five goals more than Oxford. They also still have one game in hand on United.

Nerves of SteeleTwo late goals from United substitute Lee Steele secured all three points for Oxford at Plainmoor this afternoon, as the club came from behind to win for the first time this season. After a goalless first half, notable only for James Hunt reliving his Wrexham experiences by failing to score with just 'keeper  [ more ]

Bristol to groundshare with United?According to a report in today's Guardian Premiership rugby union club Bristol could be moving to the Kassam Stadium to groundshare with Oxford United. Following abortive attempts to get London Irish, Wasps, Moseley and London Welsh to the KasStad, Bristol are the latest rugby side to be linked with “Oxford United's  [ more ]

Talking TorquayUnited travel to South Devon on Saturday to take on fifth placed Torquay in a game that United really have to get something from to keep up with the pack chasing the third automatic promotion place. Following postponements of their last two scheduled fixtures Oxford players and supporters will be desparately hoping that this  [ more ]

Reserves can HackettUnited's reserves scored three second half goals to easily overcome Millwall this afternoon at Court Place Farm. Oxford should have taken the lead during the first half, when a penalty was awarded to them for handball. After a wrestling match with Jefferson Louis over who should take it, Paul Powell stepped up and  [ more ]

No Bury gameToday's game at Bury was, unsurprisingly called off because of a frozen pitch. It has been rearranged for Tuesday, March 25th.

We come to Bury freezerUnited's rearranged game at Bury tomorrow evening is again in doubt due to the freezing weather conditions. There is due to be a pitch inspection at 11 o'clock tomorrow morning so that an early decision can be made whether or not to postpone the game once more. Should the match proceed  [ more ]

Moving on downUnited have dropped down to tenth following today's results, although generally they were reasonably kind to United, who now have a game or two in hand on all the teams above them apart from Bournemouth (and Wrexham) who remain third after a goalless draw at previously bottom club Bristol Rovers. Hartlepool drew 0-0  [ more ]