United reserves kept a clean sheet against Colchester reserves at Court Place Farm this afternoon, although they themselves were unable to score in an entertaining 0-0 draw. Colchester had by far the better chances, hitting the post twice and the bar twice, while Oxford had to wait until midway through the second half before Dean  [ more ]

United’s latest humiliation occured at Spotland this afternoon, as Rochdale put five past them for Oxford’s second-worst result of the season. The disaster took only three minutes to start, with Greg Heald scoring from a corner. Eight minutes later Ernie Cooksie beat Chris Tardif to a cross to head home for Rochdale’s second, and three  [ more ]

It’s the season’s penultimate fixture, and United’s last away game, up at Rochdale tomorrow. With United having nothing to play for, and Dale’s play-off bid effectively ended with their 0-0 draw at relegated Cambridge last weekend, this promises to be a low-key match, although both sides will be aiming for a top-half of the table  [ more ]

United’s Young Player of the Season, Craig Davies, scored both goals as United reserves beat Aldershot this evening. The game was originally scheduled to have been played at Court Place Farm, but a waterlogged pitch meant that it couldn’t go ahead, and instead it was played behind closed doors at the KasStad. Davies gave United  [ more ]

For the second time this season United beat the fourth division leaders 2-1 at the Kas. In January it was Yeovil, this time round it was Southend, and both times the victory was fully deserved. Oxford were a bit slow out of the blocks, but after 20 minutes Tommy Mooney released Chris Hackett on the  [ more ]

Top of the table Southend visit the KasStad tomorrow, with rumours of them possibly bringing up to 1800 supporters as they try to consolidate their position. The last time a top-of-the-league team came to Oxford saw Yeovil beaten 2-1, with goals from Tommy Mooney and Craig Davies, back in mid-January. A similar result tomorrow will  [ more ]

At last Oxford United have some silverware to their name, as they beat local rivals Oxford City 3-1 in the Oxfordshire Senior Cup final at the KasStad tonight. This was the first time that the two sides had contested the final of this competition since 1947, when Headington United upset the form books to beat  [ more ]

Yesterday’s footy results saw United slip another place, down to 14th in division four, as a result of Cheltenham’s 1-0 win over Northampton. However, Darlington’s 1-1 draw at Mansfield means that United can still reach the play-offs, provided they win all their remaining games, Darlo lose all theirs, the other results go Oxford’s way, and  [ more ]

The last floodlit league match at the Vetch ended with Swansea beating United 1-0, thanks to a goal from Kristian O’Leary a minute before half-time. Swansea also had two other ‘goals’ disallowed, and were generally the superior team, although Oxford were never overwhelmed and came close to scoring themselves through Chris Hackett and Steve Basham.  [ more ]

United travel to Swansea this evening for their penultimate away game of the season, and their last ever visit to the Vetch Field before the Swans move to the impressive-looking White Rock stadium. The Vetch can sometimes be quite an intimidating venue, and with nothing to play for but pride (and new contracts), United will  [ more ]