Do us a favourWrexham used up one of their three games in hand this evening, and were held to a 3-3 draw at Boston. The draw moves the welsh team up to seventh into the play-off zone but doesn't really help Boston much, leaving them sixth from bottom, three points above 23rd placed Shrewsbury who  [ more ]

All fools todayUnited remain unable to win on a Tuesday night at home in the league as second-bottom Carlisle United held them to a goalless draw tonight. In the first half the visitors looked good going forward but had no end product, and in the second half they had nothing at all. United had nothing  [ more ]

Retchid at the VetchTwo goals from Andy Scott were not enough to prevent United going down to a defeat by the league's bottom club, somewhat predictably. For the first time this season United scored first but went on to lose, and Swansea conceded first and went on to win. Scott opened the scoring following a  [ more ]

The McCarthy eraUnited have today signed their second loan player of the week, on transfer deadline day. Wycombe Wanderers former captain, centre back Paul McCarthy signed on a one month loan and, like Dominic Foley, there is an option to extend this until the end of the season. McCarthy is out of contract at Wycombe  [ more ]

Reserves get a point tooUnited's reserves drew 1-1 with Brighton at Court Place Farm this afternoon. Oxford took the lead after 23 minutes after a good run and cross by ROS Chris Hackett. Dexter Blackstock was on hand to shoot home after the ball went behind Manny Omoyinmi. Just one minute later Hackett was given  [ more ]

Proving a pointUnited reversed their pitiful display on Saturday by producing a much more cohesive and passionate performance at Gigg Lane this evening which saw them come from behind to grab a point. Bury took the lead after 23 minutes when Pavel Abbott pounced on a rebound from an Andy Woodman save. Twelve minutes later  [ more ]

Looking forward to going awayUnited will be hoping that their away form continues tomorrow night when they visit promotion rivals Bury for the rearranged fixture. It's certain that if Oxford are to challenge for promotion they cannot rely on their patchy home form, but their form away from home has, apart from a couple of  [ more ]

Macc the knifeUnited had their promotion hopes severely dented by relegation threatened Macclesfield at the KasStad this afternoon. Throughout the game it was unclear which was the team at the bottom of the table as the Silkmen outfought and outpassed United, who looked nervous and hesitant. It was no surprise when the visitors took the  [ more ]

Return of the MaccMacclesfield Town pay their second visit to the KasStad on Saturday looking to do the double over United, boosted by the confidence that last season's 2-0 win would have given them. They will also be pleased by Oxford's home form, which is little better than it was last season. United could well  [ more ]

Reserves dextrousUnited's reserves beat Northampton Town 4-1 at Court Place Farm this afternoon, despite Roy Hunter being the only player in the squad aged over 21. Throughout the game Oxford were generally on top, playing well, and seemingly enjoying life – now that's news!!!Dexter Blackstock put Oxford ahead after just ten minutes with a powerful  [ more ]