United went up to Gigg Lane and had their best gig of the season, smashing four goals past Andy Preece’s dispirited Bury side. Dean Whitehead scored United’s first after half an hour with a half-volley from the edge of the area, and United continued to dominate the remainder of the first half, although they should  [ more ]

United visit Bury on Saturday looking to resurrect their away form and maintain a promotion challenge that has been threatened by not having won on the road since the opening game of the season. Oxford will be hampered by the continuing absence of Julian Alsop, who serves the last game of his four-match suspension, and  [ more ]

United bowed out of the LDV Vans Trophy tonight, going down 1-0 to Rushden & Diamonds at the KasStad. The goal came from a penalty conceded by Jon Ashton, who needlessly brought down Rodney Jack after the Rushden striker had outpaced Ashton and Crosby. The spot-kick was converted by Stuart Gray in the 36th minute.  [ more ]

It’s that time of year when the reserves get a run out and can pretend that they’re first teamers. Tomorrow the LDV road-show comes to town, with Rushden & Diamonds the visitors to the Kas. The concept that United have to be considered underdogs to this jumped up non-league outfit is so patently laughable that  [ more ]

United remained unbeaten at home when they beat league newcomers Yeovil Town 1-0 this afternoon. Steve Basham scored his eighth goal of the season when he shot on the turn to convert a rebound from a Dean Whitehead free-kick, given for a high foot on Paul Wanless after twelve minutes. Basham also had a header  [ more ]

OxVox, the Supporters Trust for Oxford United, are holding a Members Forum at the Priory and ? pub, next to the KasStad, from 7pm this Monday 13th October. Ian Atkins will speak briefly and then be available for a Question and Answer session. It is hoped that another member of the club management will also  [ more ]

United welcome Yeovil Town to the KasStad on Saturday for the first ever league meeting between the two sides. Yeovil lie just two places and two points behind United in sixth place and are looking to bounce back from their recent 3-1 defeat by Cheltenham. Oxford struggled to get a point at Boston on Saturday  [ more ]

Louis Louis An Oxford reserve side featuring seven players who have already seen first team action this season returned a largely unconvincing win against Cardiff City. Jefferson Louis planted a header into the net just before half time from a Danny Brown free-kick for the only goal. For all the strength on show, few stood  [ more ]

Oxford United earned a point at Boston with a goal just two minutes from time. Jefferson Louis headed home Dean Whitehead’s cross in the 88th minute to earn the Us a point that they deserved from their first half display. United dominated possession in the first period, winning about seven or eight corners with Boston  [ more ]

Oxford United make their second trip to York Street tomorrow, having beaten Boston United 3-1 there last season. Boston being third from bottom gives Oxford an ideal opportunity to take their good home form and make it count away as well. United will be without Julian Alsop, who begins his four match suspension, and Ian  [ more ]