Match Previews

PREVIEW Oxford United v Charlton Athletic

25th August

Oxford United look to make it four wins in a row when they welcome Charlton Athletic to the Kassam Stadium on Saturday in Sky Bet League 1 (3pm)

The U's won their last home game, against Carlisle, and back-to-back wins on the road at Derby and Barnsley have put Liam Manning's new-look side among the early pacesetters.

TEAM NEWS
New signing Greg Leigh is likely to be involved for the first time having joined from Ipswich Town yesterday. The left-back became the ninth signing of the summer and joined training today with one eye on Saturday's game.

James Henry returned to full training yesterday but Jordan Thorniley is sidelined with an ankle injury while winger Marcus Browne will be out for several weeks after suffering a hamstring injury in the win at Oakwell last weekend.

See the full interview with Liam plus Greg Leigh and James Beadle talking about the game in iFollow now.

THE OPPOSITION
Charlton kicked off the season with a 1-0 win over Leyton Orient but have since lost three in a row - away at Peterborough, home to Bristol Rovers and then to a last minute goal that gave Port Vale a 3-2 win at the Valley last Saturday.

Manager Dean Holden strengthened his squad this week with forward Chem Campbell arriving on loan from Premier League side Wolves, having enjoyed a similar loan at Wycombe last season. There is a familiar face in the Charlton squad in former United loanee Jack Payne.

TICKETS
Tickets are available now from

  • oufctickets.co.uk
  • By calling 01865 337533
  • In person from the Kassam Stadium Ticket Office on matchday

PARKING AND ACCESS
There are around 2,000 free parking spaces at the stadium but we ask everyone to arrive early and park legally.

The gate behind the Planet IT North Stand will be open so pedestrians can move from one end of the ground to the other behind that stand.
 
VISITING FANS
You can download a full guide to visiting the Kassam Stadium here: AwayFanGuide 23 24.pdf
Please park in the West Car Park - the one closest to the cinema and bowling complex at the fence end of the ground.
 
DISABLED SUPPORTERS
You can download a full guide to visiting the Kassam Stadium here: DisabledGuide 23 24.pdf
 
CLUB SHOP
The Club Shop has stock of all three new kits plus a huge range of leisure and training wear. Make sure you call in before the game, or take a look online HERE
 
GETTING HERE
The Football Special bus services, including the Didcot/Abingdon service, offer easy and affordable transport to home games and are part of the government's £2 for a ticket scheme. Click HERE for timetables and details.

FIFTY/50
Our Polythene UK Fifty/50 tickets are available all around the ground and offer a great chance to win cash at half time.

COVERAGE
The game is available to hear in the UK and watch worldwide in iFollow.

You can also follow the whole game on Twitter through @OUFCOfficial and we will have a full match report and Gallery right here on the final whistle.

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