George Dugdale Oxford United 2 Plymouth Argyle 1 (Getty Images) Deane Smalley's quick-fire brace was enough for Oxford United to maintain their 100% record against Plymouth Argyle. The former Chesterfield striker, who endured a difficult first season at the club, opened the scoring from close range after good work from Sean Rigg and Tom Craddock. [ more ]
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Deano’s double maintains 100% record
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United off to the perfect start
August 18, 2012George Dugdale (Getty Images) Fine individual efforts from Jake Forster-Caskey and Alfie Potter gave Oxford United a comfortable opening day victory at Bristol Rovers. Brighton loanee Forster-Caskey curled home from the edge of the penalty area to give the visitors a deserved lead. Potter's solo-run and low finish doubled Oxford's advantage, whilst goalkeeper Ryan Clarke [ more ]
United are spot on to send Bournemouth out
August 15, 2012George Dugdale A proficiency from 12 yards and a now familiar Ryan Clarke penalty save saw Oxford United through to the second round of the Capital One (League) Cup after a goalless draw with AFC Bournemouth. Chris Wilder opted to begin with the side that featured predominantly in the early part of pre-season. Captain Jake [ more ]
United awarded Leeds trip
August 15, 2012Dan Church Oxford United have drawn Division Two outfit Leeds United in the second round of the Capital One Cup. The well-supported northerners will host United on Tuesday 28th August after United narrowly defeated AFC Bournemouth 5-3 on penalties last night (0-0 AET). Neil Warnock
Evans extends United stay
August 13, 2012George Dugdale Alex Evans will be given a further opportunity to impress Oxford United manager Chris Wilder after the Welsh defender agreed non-contract terms, subject to international clearance being received. Due to injuries to Andy Whing, Michael Duberry
United make Bluebirds work hard for victory
August 5, 2012Tom Thewlis Oxford United suffered defeat in their final pre-season friendly, at home against Cardiff City. A spectacular free-kick from Peter Whittingham, followed by a Filip Kiss strike, inflicted a 2-1 defeat on Oxford. This was followed by a fully deserved consolation goal for the home side, scored by Alfie Potter. Oxford began the game [ more ]
Board silly
July 26, 2012You've probably noticed that we've been getting some grief recently on the message-board. As much as we'd like to, we don't seem to be able to stop the *&@$#! that keeps logging in and farting around with stuff. Also, since the upgrade, the database at our hosts is regularly running out of space, and so [ more ]
Fewer Cox in Swindon as Wilder loans Lee
July 21, 2012Dan Church Central midfielder Lee Cox has joined Oxford United on a loan deal until January from nearby rivals Swindon Town. The 22 year-old midfielder made only seven appearances for the Robins last season after joining in January and has been told he is no longer in manager
Smalley strike ensures West Ham scalp
July 17, 2012George Dugdale Oxford United kicked off pre-season in style with victory over a strong West Ham United side thanks to a wonderful strike from Deane Smalley. As United fielded two different sides in each half, this match report will take on a slightly unfamiliar appearance. First Half Clarke, Batt, Wright, Evans, McGinty, McAllister, Heslop, Chapman, [ more ]