Oxford United will need all of their new-found Conference experience when they visit Christie Park to take on Morecambe tomorrow. Morecambe are likely to be one of United’s main promotion challengers as the season unfolds, and Jim Smith will need all of his undoubted wisdom in order to maintain his side’s unbeaten record. The Shrimps  [ more ]

Last night United went two points clear at the top of the Conference, after beating a determined St Albans side 2-1 at home. Oxford had been reduced to ten men when Chris Hargreaves had been sent off in the 67th minute for an alleged two-footed tackle, but this setback hardly affected the home side’s dominance  [ more ]

United welcome St Albans City tonight, as the Us bid to return to the top of the Conference table. The game was originally scheduled for tomorrow, but was moved to the Friday night for no real sensible reason. However, that shouldn’t prevent a reasonably sized crowd from attending, even if the crowd will still be  [ more ]

Raging Fever 8 Weymouth 0 Report by John Matthews Raging Fever took on a keen, yet somewhat disorganised, Weymouth fans team at the Weymouth Sports Centre on Monday morning. Most of the Fever team had been painting the town red (or possibly Yellow) the night before, with particular highlights including ciders of various shades and  [ more ]

Oxford United so nearly lost their unbeaten record this season, as they fortuitously drew 1-1 at Weymouth this afternoon. In a turgid game of few chances, the home side took the lead five minutes from time, when United’s Gavin Johnson tried to head the ball back to goalkeeper Billy Turley. However, Johnson caught the ball  [ more ]

United visit Weymouth tomorrow for the first time in 45 years, for an early top-of-the-table clash. Following yesterday’s results, Oxford have overtaken the Terras at the top of the table, as United’s 5-1 win over Northwich Victoria took them to the top on goal difference, Weymouth winning 1-0 at Kidderminster. Jim Smith would appear to  [ more ]

Oxford United secured their biggest win since December 2001 as they scored five goals against Northwich Victoria, who managed one in reply. United almost took the lead in the first ten minutes, when a Steve Basham volley was tipped over by Phil Senior. Just after quarter of an hour the Us took the lead when  [ more ]

Northwich Victoria visit Oxford tomorrow for their first ever game in this fair city, as United look to continue their 100 percent start to the season. The Vics have had a mixed start to the season, losing both their home matches, but winning their first game of the season 1-0 at Cambridge United. Like Oxford,  [ more ]

Weymouth have gone back to the top of the Conference table following their 2-1 home win over Cambridge United this afternoon. Chukkie Eribenne gave the south coast side a first-half lead, which was increased after the interval by Ben Smith. Robbie Simpson pulled a goal back for Cambridge, but they were unable to find an  [ more ]

Two goals from Rob Duffy, the second a contentious penalty, were enough to maintain Oxford United’s 100 percent record for the season, after Daryl Clare had given Burton Albion a first-half lead at the Pirelli Stadium this evening. United were wearing their new all-white away strip for the first time, but it was the yellow-clad  [ more ]