Match Previews

PREVIEW Walsall v Oxford United

Friday 29 November 2019

Oxford United head for Walsall on Saturday afternoon in the second round of the Emirates FA Cup.

TEAM NEWS
United have no new injuries and look set to welcome midfielder Jamie Hanson back into the squad after a hamstring strain. The former Derby man has trained all week and could be on the bench, with the plan for longer game time in the Leasing.com Trophy game at Exeter City next week.

Josh Ruffels stands by for his 200th start for the U's, while Anthony Forde returns to the club he made over 70 appearances for earlier in his career.

See Josh and Karl Robinson previewing the game in iFollow right now.

THE OPPOSITION
Walsall came through a difficult game in the last round, beating Darlington in a replay, and are in good form with three wins in a row, two in the cup and one in the league. A 0-0 draw against Stevenage means Walsall have gone five unbeaten.

There are a couple of familiar faces in the Saddlers side in former United defenders Cameron Norman and James Clarke, with Clarke captaining the side and no doubt looking forward to facing former team mate Matty Taylor; the pair were also at Bristol Rovers together.
 

TICKETS
Well over 1,000 fans have already booked their place in the away stand. The game is not all ticket but you can save time on the day as well as guaranteeing a place by booking before 3pm on Friday. Call 01865 337533 and collect at Walsall on the day.

Prices
 
Adults £12
Over 60s £6
Under 18s £6
Family Ticket £15 (one adult and one under 18)
 
Disabled supporters as above with PA if required free (not available on-line)
 
London Road Coaches
VERY limited places still remain:
 
Depart Stadium  11:15am
Kidlington  11:30am
 
Prices :
Adult Member                        £16:00
Adult Non Member                 £18:00
Under 18 Member                  £14:00
Under 18 Non Member            £16:00
 
Call 01865 337533 to book.
Under 14s must be accompanied on the coaches and no alcohol is permitted
 
Travel Alert
Industrial action is due to take place on the train services around Walsall at the weekend. Please check with the relevant train companies when planning your journey.

THE PLAYLIST
Want to get in the mood for the game? Then search for Oxford United Official on Spotify where we bring you a new playlist for every away journey, plus the dressing room playlist. The Playlist is available on Saturday morning and is always flexible: let us know on Twitter if you have any more to add to help get the Yellow Army in the mood as we head for Walsall.

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