Oxford United head for Peterborough United on Saturday in Sky Bet League 1
It's third aganst fifth as the U's travel to a Posh side who have steadily closed the gap on the leaders and who, like the U's, will have the top two in their sights.
TEAM NEWS
United are without Marcus Browne, Kyle Edwards and Sam Long with Stephan Negru also a major doubt after limping off in the win at FGR on Tuesday night.
Several players were rested for that game but the likes of James Beadle and Cameron Brannagan are likely to return, as Skipper Elliott Moore told iFollow yesterday:
"We have had a lot of games and it's going to be really busy over the next month or so. Players need a break sometimes but everyone has come back in for training on Thursday and been excellent. Those who came into the side on Tuesday will want to keep their place and that provides serious competition.
"Peterborough will be a hard game. We have had some good games against them and it's two good sides who know the division and have respect for each other. But we have settled down under the new Manager, we are in decent form with three clean sheets in a row and it should be a very good game."
You can see more from Elliott below plus a full version, including his thoughts on captaincy, and a full interview with Des Buckingham in iFollow right now.
THE OPPOSITION
Peterborough are in good form at home, beating Cambridge 5-0 and Burton Albion 4-0 in their last two games, but Boss Darren Ferguson expects Oxford to present a difficult challenge.
“The game this week won’t be anything like the last two matches. Oxford are a very good side. They finished last season with good momentum under Liam which they had to do as they were fighting against relegation, but they’ve carried that momentum into this season. They signed some good players in the summer, some really good ones on loan, but they also have a lot of players who are experienced at League One level.
"Not a lot has changed under the new manager. I’ve watched a lot of their games and they are well organised, they have good quality and they are a real threat on the counter attack which we will have to watch. Oxford are always a very hard challenge at this level, but we are playing well. The players are happy which is important and you can see the belief in each other growing as well”.
RED AND BLACK
United will be wearing their red and black away kit. Order yours HERE
TICKETS
Sky Bet League One | Saturday 9th December 2023 | 3pm
Tickets for this game are available to purchase online (oufctickets.co.uk), in person, and over the telephone (01865 337533) with an allocation of 1,556 tickets.
The Ticket Office is open from 10:00-17:00 on Friday
Advanced Prices
| Adult | £25 |
| Senior (65+) | £19 |
| U24 | £15 |
| U18 | £9 |
| U12 | £3 |
Fans can also purchase at the Peterborough Ticket Office on the day of the game with a £2 increase (excluding U18’s which is £1).
6 pairs of wheelchair & carer tickets are available. Please contact the Ticket Office by telephone to purchase.
Disabled fans pay the relevant price class and are entitled to a carer free of charge. Headsets for match commentary are available to visually impaired supporters at the main reception.
Away collections will be from the Ticket Collection Booth which is located opposite the main Ticket Office.
London Road Club Travel
Kassam Stadium pick up: 11:30am
Kidlington Sainsbury’s pick up: 11:45am
Prices
| Adult LRC Member | £22 |
| Adult | £25 |
| U18 LRC member | £20 |
| U18 | £23 |
Visit oufctickets.co.uk or call 01865 337533 to book
Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult and no alcohol is allowed on the coaches
COVERAGE
You can hear the game live in iFollow in the UK and see it if you are overseas. CLICK HERE to buy your match pass.
Follow the game on @OUFCOfficial on X and we will have a full report and gallery right here on the final whistle.
BRISTOL STREET MOTORS TROPHY
The regionalised draw for the last 16 of the Trophy will take place from 6.30pm on SKY TV on Friday evening.
The numbers for the Southern half of the draw are:
1 Brighton U21s
2 Crawley Town
3 Oxford United
4 Peterborough United
5 West Ham United U21s
6 Wycombe Wanderers
7 Portsmouth or AFC Wimbledon
8 Reading.