5 of the Best Oxford Comebacks

We take a look back at five of the most spectacular comebacks available on the internet.

Read More

The Curse of the Kassam?

A pair of articles examining Oxford's poor home form and speculating on the reasons why. In the first we lay the blame on the counter-attacking system. In the second, we examine the role of the home fans.

Article 2 Article 1

The Future's Bright

Oxford's under-18s outclass their Swindon counterparts, leaving your writer purring over their future prospects in the first team.

Read More

The Importance of Width in League Two

Why Sean Rigg and Alfie Potter's form will be essential to our hopes of League Two promotion this season.

Read More

We'll Win Nothing With Kids?

We look at whether the young development squad players are ready to step up to first team action.

Read More

Friday, 31 August 2012

MATCH REPORT: Oxford United 2-0 Southampton Saints

Oxford United Ladies began their maiden South West Combination campaign with a disappointing 4-1 away defeat to Keynsham Town. However, they refound their sparkling form of last season with a 2-0 victory over Southampton Saints in their first home match of the season. Dan Burgess was there to witness it and was kind enough to send us his account of the game.

Wednesday, 29 August 2012

MATCH REPORT: Leeds United 3-0 Oxford United

In the end it wasn't much of a contest. Oxford didn't play badly – though perhaps not quite as well as we are capable of – but were beaten by a team that was superior in every department.

Tuesday, 28 August 2012

MATCH REPORT: Oxford City 2-2 Worcester City

Oxford City snatched a draw with the last kick of a match in which all the action was saved for the final few minutes. The draw leaves City just outside the play-off positions in sixth and unbeaten in their last three games. Their guests arrived at Court Place Farm unbeaten so far this season and in fourth pace in the table – another formidable test for Mike Ford's side.

Monday, 27 August 2012

PREVIEW: Leeds United Away, League Cup (28/08/12)

We've had some decent League Cup ties in the last few seasons, and this has to be up there with the best of them. A trip to Championship giants Leeds United was the reward for overcoming Bournemouth in the first round, and it will be the first time an Oxford side has travelled to Elland Road since a 1998 FA Cup match which ended in a 4-0 defeat.

Sunday, 26 August 2012

From Zero to Hero

It's a good time to be an Oxford United supporter, as we all bask in what has been an ideal start to the season. However, perhaps the most interesting facet of our early success has been the players who have made it happen.