Oxford United threw away a three-goal lead against Torquay United at Minchery Farm last night, as the side's inability to defend a lead reached preposterous proportions. [@news]2199[/@news][@opponent]torquay united[/@opponent] United were leading 3-0 at half-time, and looking good for the lead, but as soon as the visitors pulled a goal back all the old uncertainties returned,  [ more ]

Tonight sees one of Oxford United's toughest games so far, as Torquay United visit Grenoble Road (fog permitting). The Gulls, relegated from the Fourth Division last season, have been among the early leaders of the Conference, and it was only on Tuesday, when Torquay didn't have a game, that they were knocked off the top  [ more ]

Droylsden fans 3 Raging Fever 5 Report filed by John Matthews An unfamiliar Raging Fever team took on a Droylsden eleven (the Bloods) who were playing only their second game ever. With the main game being on television, the Fever side included a number of new players from the local student community who had been  [ more ]

The result that everyone, including manager Jim Smith, deemed unacceptable came to pass at Droylsden yesterday evening.[@news]2196[/@news][@opponent]droyslden[/@opponent] The part-timers, who had yet to win a Conference game, and who had lost their last 11 games on the bounce, overwhelmed a disjointed and predictable Oxford United side to win 3-1, and deservedly so. The home side  [ more ]

Oxford United make their first ever trip to Droyslden, east of Manchester, tomorrow, for their evening televised Conference game.[@opponent]droylsden[/@opponent][@connection]droylsden[/@connection] This is a match that United are expected to win, given Droyslden's part-time status (not that Histon were unduly exercised) and their position at the foot of the Conference table. Oxford will be keen to wipe  [ more ]

United's reserves were held 1-1 by Milton United in their first run out of the season, despite fielding several first teamers and players on the fringes of the first-team squad. Oxford took an early lead when Michael Standing converted a Danny Rose cross, following a good long pass from Gary Twigg. However, despite their dominance,  [ more ]

Mickey Corcoran was at the centre of the three most significant incidents this afternoon, as United were held to a 1-1 draw by lowly York City. Corcoran tripped Paul Brayson after half an hour to concede a penalty, saved by Billy Turley from Stuart Elliott. Seven minutes later it was Corcoran who rose highest to  [ more ]

York City are tomorrow's visitors to the United Stadium, with both sides hoping that a recent victory will have turned their season around. On Tuesday, United produced one of their better performances of the season, but will be concerned that they only beat Salisbury City 2-1.[@opponent]york city[/@opponent][@connection]york city[/@connection][@report]272[/@report] On Thursday, York, who have had a  [ more ]

Following their successful launch at the Aldershot game, Oxford United

Salisbury City are tonight's visitors to the United Stadium, as they face the Us for the first time in a league match.[@opponent]salisbury city[/@opponent][@connection]salisbury city[/@connection] Having lost their last two games, Oxford will be desperate for a win tonight but, with Salisbury in sixth place, four places above Oxford, this will not be an easy fixture  [ more ]