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Latest postponement adds to Oxford United's hectic schedule

Sat, 24 Oct 2020 05:00:00 GMT

OXFORD United may have to wait until the festive period for a chance to face Swindon Town. OXFORD United may have to wait until the festive period for a chance to face Swindon Town.

Oxford United hugely disappointed with third Covid call-off

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 19:41:30 GMT

OXFORD United say livelihoods are at stake after seeing a third fixture postponed in as many weeks due to coronavirus issues with the opposition. OXFORD United say livelihoods are at stake after seeing a third fixture postponed in as many weeks due to coronavirus issues with the opposition.

Oxford United v Swindon Town now on course to go ahead

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 17:03:22 GMT

OXFORD United's game against Swindon Town is believed to be on track to go ahead as planned tomorrow following an afternoon of confusion. OXFORD United's game against Swindon Town is believed to be on track to go ahead as planned tomorrow following an afternoon of confusion.

Six ex-Oxford United players discuss their derby experiences

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:00:00 GMT

THERE were not many positives to come out of July’s play-off final for Oxford United, but staying in League One did bring with it one benefit. THERE were not many positives to come out of July’s play-off final for Oxford United, but staying in League One did bring with it one benefit.

How to win the derby: Tips from Oxford United players

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:00:00 GMT

Tips on how to come out on top in the derby, from Oxford United players who have done it. Tips on how to come out on top in the derby, from Oxford United players who have done it.

English Greyhound Derby 2020: Semi-finals betting tips

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 10:13:11 GMT

The Greyhound Derby semi-finals are the highlight at Nottingham on Saturday, but all 11 other excellent races on the card which promise to be just as exciting as the main course. The Greyhound Derby semi-finals are the highlight at Nottingham on Saturday, but all 11 other excellent races on the card which promise to be just as exciting as the main course.

English Greyhound Derby 2020: Runner-by-runner guide to the semi-finals

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 10:10:00 GMT

The jewel in the crown of greyhound racing continues on Saturday (October 24) at Nottingham with the 12 dogs battling it out in the semi-finals of the Star Sports/Arc Greyhound Derby. The jewel in the crown of greyhound racing continues on Saturday (October 24) at Nottingham with the 12 dogs battling it out in the semi-finals of the Star Sports/Arc Greyhound Derby.

Oxford United crave settled line-up in clean sheet hunt

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 06:30:00 GMT

OXFORD United’s biggest concern heading into tomorrow’s derby clash is arguably their defensive record.OXFORD United’s biggest concern heading into tomorrow’s derby clash is arguably their defensive record.

Oxford City’s sights are set on FA Cup first round once more

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 06:10:00 GMT

OXFORD City will attempt to keep their fine Emirates FA Cup run going when they visit Weymouth tomorrow.OXFORD City will attempt to keep their fine Emirates FA Cup run going when they visit Weymouth tomorrow.

Swindon Town loanee eyes derby win to turn form around

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 06:00:00 GMT

SWINDON Town’s form means tomorrow’s game would be huge whoever they were playing. SWINDON Town’s form means tomorrow’s game would be huge whoever they were playing.

Oxford United boss on search for blend of 'fire and ice'

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 05:30:00 GMT

FINDING precisely the right thing to say moments before a big game is an art – and Karl Robinson will be careful to read the room ahead of the derby tomorrow. FINDING precisely the right thing to say moments before a big game is an art – and Karl Robinson will be careful to read the room ahead of the derby tomorrow.

Oxford United's local core are embracing the derby record

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 05:00:00 GMT

OXFORD United’s players say they feel a sense of responsibility to preserve their excellent derby run when Swindon Town visit tomorrow. OXFORD United’s players say they feel a sense of responsibility to preserve their excellent derby run when Swindon Town visit tomorrow.

Josh Ruffels: Cool heads key in derby for Oxford United

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 12:00:08 GMT

WHEN it comes to reasons Oxford United have been successful in recent derby clashes, a key factor has been discipline. WHEN it comes to reasons Oxford United have been successful in recent derby clashes, a key factor has been discipline.

Oxford United's team news ahead of Swindon Town derby

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 09:52:12 GMT

ANTHONY Forde and Rob Atkinson remain doubts for Oxford United's clash with rivals Swindon Town on Saturday. ANTHONY Forde and Rob Atkinson remain doubts for Oxford United's clash with rivals Swindon Town on Saturday.

Andy Whing eyes FA Cup history with Banbury United

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 06:00:00 GMT

ANDY Whing says Banbury United’s Emirates FA Cup fourth round qualifying tie is more significant for him than taking on Arsenal. ANDY Whing says Banbury United’s Emirates FA Cup fourth round qualifying tie is more significant for him than taking on Arsenal.

Deadline today to be part of Oxford United's derby build-up

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 05:30:00 GMT

OXFORD United are asking supporters to send video messages about what the derby means to them. OXFORD United are asking supporters to send video messages about what the derby means to them.

Win was the boost Oxford United needed for derby – Sam Long

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 05:00:00 GMT

VICTORY in midweek was just the lift Oxford United needed to get them ready for Saturday’s derby, according to Sam Long.VICTORY in midweek was just the lift Oxford United needed to get them ready for Saturday’s derby, according to Sam Long.

Ten recent Oxford United players to score on their debut

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 11:36:18 GMT

MIDE Shodipo came off the bench to net a wonderful debut goal for Oxford United last night. MIDE Shodipo came off the bench to net a wonderful debut goal for Oxford United last night.

Chris Allen departs Oxford United coaching set-up

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 10:04:12 GMT

OXFORD United have announced Chris Allen's long stay as part of their coaching team has come to an end. OXFORD United have announced Chris Allen's long stay as part of their coaching team has come to an end.

Matty Taylor's race to 20 goals versus Oxford United greats

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 08:00:39 GMT

MATTY Taylor's strike for Oxford United against Milton Keynes Dons last night saw him reach 20 goals for the club. MATTY Taylor's strike for Oxford United against Milton Keynes Dons last night saw him reach 20 goals for the club.