Oxford United travel to MK Dons on Saturday in Sky Bet League 1 (3pm)
TEAM NEWS
United are likely to be without Cameron Brannagan who is still recovering from a hip injury and Billy Bodin who tweaked a hamstring in the game against Shrewsbury at the weekend. Midfielder Brannagan continues to make good progress but the trip to Stadium MK comes too early in his rehab while Bodin could be available as early as Tuesday night when the U's welcome Plymouth Argyle to the Kassam Stadium.
James Henry and Sam Baldock are both close to a return and with Marcus Browne due to return to training this week it would leave just Alex Gorrin unavailable from the long-term injuries.
Sam Long stands by to make his 200th appearance for the club
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THE OPPOSITION
Boss Mark Jackson expects the U’s to take the game to his Dons side on Saturday
“We know certain teams sit back against us but I don't think Oxford will do that,” she said. “They're a really attacking team and pose a real threat going forwards, attack from wide areas with their full-backs joining in, so we'll really have to be on our game.
“But we'll need to take it to them too, we're at home so we want to be on the front foot, and dominate the ball as much as we can. I expect both teams to want to play the game in the right way.
“I know a lot about Karl and his experience within the game. I know they've not been on a great run but I've watched a lot of their games, and they're dangerous. As we've seen, you can have good performances but sometimes results don't go your way.
“But they will cause us problems on Saturday and we have to be prepared for that, and against a really experienced manager in the Football League, so I'll need to be on my game as well to combat that.”
TICKETS
Having sold out of our allocation of 1,700 tickets in the North Lower Stand, MK have opened the upper tier and tickets are available in that area only.
Tickets will be available on the day but advance tickets are on sale online HERE and by phone (01865 337533) and in person from the OUFC Ticket Office until 3pm on Friday.
Tickets can be collected from the Kassam Stadium until 3pm on Friday or from the away ticket booth at gate 3 at Stadium MK on Saturday. The away ticket booth will be open for sales from 12:30pm and collections should be there from 1:30pm onwards.
Prices
All tickets will go up by £2.00 on the day.
| Adults | £24 |
| Over 65 | £18 |
| Under 25 | £12 |
| Under 18 | £6 |
| Under 12 | £3 |
*Personal assistant FREE only when purchasing with a ticket for a disabled supporter.
Parking : All parking can be purchased online for £7.00 in advance at www.parkthecarhere.com subject to availability any remaining parking on the day will be £10.00.
London Road Club
Coaches will depart the stadium at 12:30pm and Kidlington Sainsbury’s at 12:45pm
Prices :
| Adult Member | £16 |
| Adult Non Member | £19 |
| Under 18 Member | £14 |
| Under 18 Non Member | £17 |
Coach tickets can be purchased online HERE or by calling 01865 337533
Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult and no alcohol is permitted on the coaches
MINUTE'S SILENCE
A minute’s silence will take place prior to kick-off as both clubs unite and remember those impacted by this week’s events in Turkey and Syria.
On Monday morning, a devastating earthquake hit Turkey and Syria killing thousands and injuring many more.
The minute’s silence take place just prior to kick-off and will begin and end on the referee’s whistle.
IFOLLOW
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We'll have our usual full coverage on all official channels as well.