Hartlepool United 1-3 Oxford United

Oxford continued their fantastic away form, making it 13 points from a possible 15 with a 3-1 win away at Hartlepool. Ryan Williams struck after just five minutes to give the yellows the lead but Pools hit back just after half-time through Luke James. But United stayed strong and retook the lead midway through the second half when Deane Smalley drilled into the right-hand corner of the net and they...

PREVIEW: Hartlepool Away (28/09/13)

Oxford make their longest trip of the season this weekend and look to start a new unbeaten record after the last one came to an end last week against Chesterfield. So far the yellows have amassed an impressive 10 points from a possible 12 on our travels and will be looking to continue that impressive form up in the north-east. But they'll have to do it without a string of first-team regulars,...

The Importance of Width in League Two

Sean RiggPicture by Jon Whiles Photography At the top level of the game the debate continues to rage about whether the traditional winger as we know it is dead. The success of Spain at international level with their unorthodox and much-vaunted 4-6-0 approach and the increasing popularity of the narrow 4-2-3-1 among Europe's top clubs have combined to push the old tried-and-true 4-4-2 well and...

Oxford United 0-1 Chesterfield

Oxford fell to their first defeat of the season in controversial circumstances at home to Chesterfield. The league leaders scored in a topsy-turvy first half when Ritchie Humphries side-footed in a cross from Eoin Doyle. Oxford were still well and truly in the match, however, until referee Trevor Kettle stepped up to centre stage by sending off Andy Whing. Despite being down to ten men United kept...

PREVIEW: Chesterfield Home (21/09/13)

With just seven games gone so far the current League Two season may still be in its infancy, but this weekend's meeting of first and second already seems to be shaping up to be a monster of a match. Chesterfield, the only other unbeaten side in the division, come to town looking to firmly establish themselves at the top of the league and the result of this game could go some way to determining the...

We'll Win Nothing With Kids?

Picture from @AlasdairLane If there's one thing you can count on Oxford United for, it's that they will inevitably, at some point in the season, suffer some sort of injury crisis. Injury problems have struck once again at the Kassam, with the announcement at the weekend that both JamesConstable and Jake Wright will be out for four to six weeks, joining Jon Meades and Sean Rigg in the treatment...

Cheltenham Town 2-2 Oxford United

Dave Kitson scored his first goal in an Oxford shirt as United drew at Cheltenham Town. James Constable and Jake Wright were both ruled out due to injury and the yellows fell behind early on before Kitson struck to equalise before the break. Some lax defending shortly after half-time allowed Cheltenham to retake the lead but Johnny Mullins struck again to earn the yellows a poin...

PREVIEW: Cheltenham Away (14/09/13)

Oxford travel to Cheltenham looking to keep up their 100% away record, after some impressive victories on the road at Portsmouth, Torquay and Burton already this season. In contrast, Cheltenham are still yet to win a league game at Whaddon Road so far this season, after draws with Burton and Portsmouth and a defeat to Plymouth. Injuries have hampered Cheltenham's start to the season after an impressive...

Burton Albion 0-2 Oxford United

Oxford continued their excellent start to the season with an impressive victory away at previously unbeaten Burton Albion. The Brewers had Ian Sharps sent off in the first half and United made them pay in the second. Alfie Potter opened the scoring with a fantastic individual goal, weaving his way past several defenders before firing in. Danny Rose killed the game off shortly before the end, turning...

PREVIEW: Burton Away (07/09/13)

Oxford face their toughest test so far this weekend as they travel to unbeaten Burton Albion looking to maintain their own unbeaten record in a clash between second and third in the early League Two table. The Brewers have specialised in scoring late goals in recent weeks, narrowly beating struggling Accrington 1-0 last weekend thanks to a 98th-minute winner from Adam Reed and scoring twice in the...

Wake Up Oxford!

I'm a bit concerned about Oxford United. And yes, if you've read any of my previous articles for this site you'll realise that's basically the norm for me. But why should I be concerned right now? The team are still unbeaten, we're in the top three and we've scored more goals than any other side in the division. So why then do the fans still seem so apathetic? Home attendances so far this season...

Oxford United 1-1 Rochdale

Oxford were knocked off top spot after being held to a draw for the second consecutive home match. The yellows took the lead in the first half through James Constable but were pegged back by a Matt Lund goal at the start of the second half and were unable to snatch a winner. Elsewhere, late goals for Chesterfield at Portsmouth saw them replace Oxford at the summit of League Tw...