Oxford United make the short trip to Irthlingborough this evening to take on play-off rivals Rushden & Diamonds. This was the game that should have been played on New Year's Day but which was called off at the last minute because of a frozen pitch. United have failed to win in their last four games,  [ more ]

Tamworth 0 Oxford United 0 For the fourth match in succession United had a 'must win' game that they failed to win. Not only did Oxford fail to score, but they were often matched by a Tamworth side that is fighting against relegation. Goalkeeper Danny Alcock denied James Constable on a couple of occasions, but  [ more ]

United, without a game today, slipped to third in the table thanks to an incredible second-half performance from Luton Town, who climbed to second. Luton were 1-0 down at half-time at Ebbsfleet United, but scored six goals after the break to move two points ahead of Oxford, who have three games in hand over the  [ more ]

Oxford visit Tamworth tomorrow, and the necessity to change their run of form has never been stronger. United now lie four points behind Conference leaders Stevenage Borough, who play Kidderminster Harriers in the second leg of their FA Trophy semi-final today, holding a 5-1 lead from the first leg at Aggborough. Tomorrow sees United use  [ more ]

The most significant result as far as Oxford United are concerned from tonight's tranche of matches was at Court Place Farm, where Banbury United beat North Leigh 3-0 in the semi-final of the Oxfordshire Senior Cup. They will now face Oxford United at the Kassam in a repeat of last season's final, which Oxford won  [ more ]

Oxford United 1 Kettering Town 1 Despite a performance much improved from Tuesday, and gaining a point against a Kettering side with the best away record in the Conference, this still felt like a defeat. A spell of pressure that lasted most of the first half ended with just one goal to show for it,  [ more ]

Oxford United have an early opportunity tomorrow to put right Tuesday's aberration, as Kettering Town visit the United Stadium. With Stevenage Borough involved in FA Trophy semi-final action at Kidderminster Harriers, United know that a win will take them back to the top of the Conference by one point, while using up the game in  [ more ]

Oxford United 1 Hayes & Yeading United 2 Well, that was a shame wasn't it? Steve Basham, once a hero round these parts, scored the goals that could well consign United to another season of non-league purgatory. Oh sweet jesus on a bike that can't really happen can it? Two goals from the Bash, one  [ more ]

Spring is in the air, it's beautiful and sunny in Oxfordshire, and as the days get longer tonight's game against Hayes & Yeading United could even kick off with the last faint glow of the setting sun lighting the sky over the sewage works. This evening the Us welcome Hayes to Grenoble Road for the  [ more ]

After today's results the top of the Conference is now a very close fought affair. Stevenage Borough's 2-0 win over Crawley town leaves them just one point behind United, although Oxford have played one game fewer. Rushden & Diamonds have moved up to third place after winning 1-0 at Tamworth, but they are eight points  [ more ]