Dan Church

Oxford United have announced the temporary departure of Ben Purkiss to Darlington. The right-back joins the Quakers on a one-month loan deal as cover for their regular right-back, Paul Arnison, who is currently injured.

The Quakers begin their Conference season against Braintree Town at the Darlington Arena on Saturday and Purkiss is expected to make his debut. The former York City defender joined Oxford just five days after the Us