In the end, this was a game of mixed emotions. Before kick off, I’m sure the majority of Oxford fans would have been happy with a point from a side that was fourth in the table having been relegated from the Premier League last season. By the time the full-time whistle blew, most fans were  [ more ]

It’s over 30 years since Leicester City last came to Oxford for a competitive match (a 2-2 draw in April 1994) but this Saturday the Foxes make their first proper visit to the Kassam Stadium for a 12:30pm kick off. Oxford’s record against Leicester isn’t the best, with United recording six wins to Leicester’s 11.  [ more ]

OTHER BITS AND PIECES (Part One) A bit late but why not? Okay, here goes. An in and a surprise out Filip Krastev – is he a creative number 10? A replacement for Ruben Rodrigues only better? I hope so and if so the missing piece to the puzzle. The puzzle being the squad from  [ more ]

FAN’S VIEW: 2025/26 – COVENTRY AT HOME Just because I don’t write a FV after every game now – and some relief that is – doesn’t mean that I’ve not got Oxford United yellow opinions pinging around in my head all the time and bouncing off my skull. These need to be released at some  [ more ]

Oxford United vs Coventry City preview Oxford United will look to get their season up and running tomorrow with the visit of Coventry City. United have lost their first three Championship games and go into this match on the back of a 6-0 humping by Brighton in the League Cup. Coventry also failed to progress  [ more ]

Oxford United 0 Brighton & Hove Albion 6 (Carabao Cup 2nd round) This is the Fans View that no one wanted to write, least of all me. A quick pint of Camden Pale in the Golden Ball and then the 10-minute walk to the stadium, the throng of Oxford fans gradually getting larger until we  [ more ]

It’s League Cup time again at the Kas as Premier League Brighton & Hove Albion try to do what Colchester couldn’t and knock United out of the competition. To be fair, the Seagulls probably have a better chance of shitting on us from on high and then stealing our chips, given that they’re a far  [ more ]

There’s always a great atmosphere at Oxford United Women’s home games and the opening home game of the season was no exception. On a sunny Sunday afternoon, the vibe at the MGroup Stadium (it’ll always be Court Place Farm to me) was buzzing. It might not be a traditional cauldron of noise with a slight  [ more ]

It’s always good to wait a bit before posting, I find. Put down your thoughts while the emotions of the game are still raw and you’re liable to say things you might later regret, or that prove in hindsight to be inaccurate. Hence the slight delay in posting this Fans View (nothing to do with  [ more ]

United’s last visit to St Andrews – August 2016 (Photo: Darrell Fisher) Oxford United head to Birmingham City tomorrow afternoon still looking for their first point of the season, against a side that has forged a reputation as big spenders and potential promotion candidates. Clearly it’s not going to be an easy afternoon for the  [ more ]