PREVIEW Oxford United v Ipswich Town

Oxford United welcome Ipswich Town to the Kassam Stadium on Saturday in Sky Bet League 1 (3pm)

TEAM NEWS
A win at a wind-affected Fleetwood last time out saw the U's move up to 13th in the table. Kyle Joseph scored within seconds of coming off the bench at Highbury and will be hoping to start for the first time since November.

The on-loan Swansea man adds to the attacking options where Gatlin O'Donkor and Matty Taylor compete for the central role.

Marcus Browne (hamstring), James Henry (calf) and Alex Gorrin (knee) all remain in the treatment room while Sam Baldock continues to make steady progress.

Hear the thoughts of Marcus McGuane in iFollow right now.

THE OPPOSITION VIEW
Ipswich have added 21-year old Harry Clarke to their squad after bringing him back to the club from Arsenal. Clarke started his career in the academy at Portman Road and spent the first half of this season on loan with  Stoke City. Nathan Broadhead could also feature for the first time after joining from Everton while another new signing George Hirst, adds to the firepower after signing on loan from Leicester City.

Ipswich beat the U's on Boxing Day but Town boss Kieran McKenna said "I think it's better just to focus on the here and now, and take it as a fresh game."

"Of course, the result went our way last game. We know there was a pretty even start to the game and Oxford came out with a real aggression and purpose, and we can expect similar from them. I'm sure Karl will be wanting to set his team up with that game in mind.

"For us, it's about taking the game ahead of us, not looking backwards but looking to the game ahead. It will be a good game for us against a positive and aggressive team."

TICKETS
Tickets are available now from

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