PREVIEW Oxford United v Blackpool

Oxford United look to make it back to back wins when they welcome Blackpool on Saturday.

TEAM NEWS

United will have to adjust due to left back Ricardinho's suspension. The Brazilian defender's late challenge against the MK Dons means he now misses three games, staring on Saturday. Dwight Tiendalli is likely to come back into the side as his replacement.

New signing Rob Dickie trained this morning but may have to be patient after an improved defensive performance from the U's on Monday - the former Reading centre-half is also ineligible for Tuesday night's Checkatrade Trophy game at Charlton as he played for Lincoln earlier in the competition.

See Pep Clotet's thoughts full plus interviews with Ryan Ledson and Rob Dickie in iFollow.

TICKETS

Tickets are on sale online at www.oufctickets.co.uk 24/7 and from the ticket office in person and by phone (01865 337533).

THE PROGRAMME

The award winning matchday programme features the thoughts of Darryl Eales, Pep Clotet and Curtis Nelson plus a great interview with Canice Carroll. We also go On the Road to Gillingham, twice, catch up with Chris Allen, chat with new Head of Academy Dan Harris  and we have news and views from all areas of the club and remember, you can always read the programme on your phone, tablet or laptop. Each issue is available at matchdayfix.com/oufc/

FOLLOW IT LIVE

iFollow has the whole game live- hear it if you are in the UK, see it if abroad. You can sign up game by game or for the whole season, and we have full 90 minute reruns of every game.

@OUFCOfficial will be tweeting throughout the game and the match centre on this site gives you full stats and text commentary throughout the match. 

 HALF TIME

The JT's Golden Ticket half time draw offers a first prize of up to £750. Second prize is a £100 voucher for the Oxford United club shop, while third prize is a VIP package at JT’s Cocktail Bar.

The draw will take place at half-time and prizes can be collected from the matchday reception immediately after the game or by calling 01865 337528

Look out too for the Racehut Challenge at half time.

GETTING HERE

The new car parking rules are in place once again:

  • East Stand car park - this will open to supporters at midday
  • A car park steward will count vehicles in and the car park will be closed when it is full.
  • Another car park steward will direct drivers to a bay to ensure spaces are filled up systematically; drivers are no longer allowed to park outside of the marked bays.
  • A tweet will go out from @OUFCOfficial to update supporters when the car park is full to allow them to make alternative arrangements.

Additional parking is available on Grenoble Road and in Sandford on Thames.

FAMILY ROOM

The Family Room is open to young fans from all stands. There are games and activities for all ages plus visits from first team players. Join the fun in the corner of the East and North stands from 1.30pm