Judge not, lest we be judgedCambridge United are the latest team to visit Oxford on a Tuesday, hoping to extend the Us' five year victory-less run at home on this day. Oxford have only ever lost once at home to Cambridge, back in January 1978, but United fans have long since learned that they should  [ more ]

Very Gay MeadowUnited won at Shrewsbury for the first time today, beating the Shrews 2-1 in a very eventful game. Dave Waterman scored his first goal for Oxford in the 21st minute but, despite dominating possession and having the better chances, they allowed Jamie Tolley to equalise in the fifth minute of first half injury  [ more ]

Shrews viewsUnited visit Shrewsbury on Saturday hoping that it will really be a gay meadow for them. Having failed to score in their last two matches there is some pressure on United's forwards to deliver the goods and it will be interesting to see if Ian Atkins starts with Lee Steele again or if he  [ more ]

Cor baby that's really FreedmanTwo goals from Dougie Freedman and one from Tariq Nabil sent Oxford's reserves crashing to a 3-1 defeat at Crystal Palace this afternoon. United's goal, with the score at 2-0, came from ROS Chris Hackett. Reserves coach David Oldfield claimed that Paul Powell and Dean Whitehead were United's best players. Triallist  [ more ]

Results round-upThis evening's third division fixtures saw three games involving teams above Oxford. Third placed Bournemouth drew 1-1 at Rochdale, despite being ahead at half-time. The Cherries are now four points clear of United having played a game more. Scunthorpe moved up to fourth after winning 2-1 at Carlisle, who slipped back into the relegation  [ more ]

Two goals for, four goals againstThere were two other games on Saturday involving Oxford United teams. The under 19s lost 4-2 at Brighton, ending their run of ten successive victories. United went ahead through Michael Alexis, but then conceded three goals before Dexter Blackstock pulled one back. United then conceded a fourth.In the other Saturday  [ more ]

Dull in HullFor the second time this season United and Hull were unable to score against each other as the two sides fought out a goalless draw on Humberside today. Dave Savage came closest for Oxford, shooting over after being set up by Lee Steele, while Jamie Forrester hit the bar for the home side.Scott  [ more ]

Quick updateBury moved into third place this evening following a goalless draw at Hartlepool. The Shakers are now two points above Oxford, but have played two games more.United have doubts about Scott McNiven, who has been ill all week, James Hunt, who has a hairline fracture of a toe, and skipper Andy Crosby, who has  [ more ]

For the Hull of itUnited make their first visit to the Kingston Communications Stadium, Hull City's new ground, this Saturday, hoping to put their crap Tuesday night performance behind them. United will be in their blue away kit which has served them so well this season (forgetting Arsenal and Hartlepool) and should be boosted by  [ more ]

Reserves win againUnited's second string had an emphatic victory over their Barnet counterparts with a 4-1 win. The scoring started in the first minute with a goal from Manny Omoyinmi, and Robert “Lovey” Lovegrove added a second before half time when Barnet 'keeper Ricky Millard spilled a Dean Whitehead free kick given for a foul  [ more ]