George Dugdale

Aldershot Town 0 Oxford United 3

Oxford United recorded a third straight victory at the EBB Stadium to move back into the play-off places. With other sides preoccupied with FA Cup third round action, United capitalised thanks to a stunning first half performance. Jon-Paul Pittman, Michael Duberry and Peter Leven all notched before the interval to give Chris Wilder's side the most comfortable of away victories.

The Us have visited Aldershot on a number of occasions in recent years, both in the Conference and Football League. Looking to gain revenge for Oxford's 2-1 victory in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy earlier this season, The Shots started the game on the front foot. Ryan Clarke was forced into a smart save early on, as Danny Hylton capitalised on Jake Wright's slip to lash goalwards. Moments later, Anthony Straker, who was sent off in the return fixture, also failed to beat Clarke with a low effort. Aldershot have had problems scoring goals recently (so much so that Aldershot's groundsman informed me that their new scoreboard