Oxford United take on Peterborough United this evening (7.45pm) in the first round of the Carabao Cup. Oxford will be looking to build on their opening-day win over Norwich City, while Posh will be looking for a response after they lost 2-0 at home to Huddersfield Town.
TEAM NEWS
Des Buckingham told the official web site that, "The game against Peterborough will certainly give us a huge test. They have been a very good team for many years and they have a wonderful coach in Darren Ferguson.
"This [Carabao Cup] and the FA Cup are the only two cup competitions that we're in this year and we want to progress. We've got very hungry players that are keen to show what they can do, and the cup competitions sometimes allow you the chance to mix the group slightly to allow that to happen."
With another Championship game at Coventry City on Friday (8pm), United are likely to make changes to the side that beat Norwich, although new signing Dale Scarlett is unlikely to feature.
THE OPPOSITION
Peterborough United manager Darren Ferguson has said that he will pick a strong team for this evening's fixture as they look for a small measure of revenge against the side that beat them in the League One play-off semi-final last season.
"I will pick what I believe is the strongest team for this game,” Ferguson said. “There will be some changes, but not a huge amount. Some players, like Sam Curtis and Jack Sparkes, need 90 minutes under their belts.
"Obviously it’s a tough tie for us. Oxford haven’t changed formation-wise compared to last season, but they have signed some new players and they delivered a fantastic performance and result on Saturday so they will be full of confidence. We will certainly have to play to a good level to give them a game and I am confident we will.”
Peterborough will be without new captain Hector Kyprianou, who has a knee injury.
TICKETS
Tickets are still available for this evening's game.
Prices
Adult: £16
Over 65: £8
18-24: £8
Under 18: £6
Under 7: £2
Select blocks will be open for this fixture and there are no season ticket reservations. Subject to demand, further areas will be made available. Blocks to open:
Home
South Stand Upper 9,10,11,12
South Stand Lower 5,6,7,8
East Stand 17,18,19
Planet IT North Stand 23, 24
Away
North Stand 27
Disabled fans pay the relevant price class with a free-of-charge carer if required. Ambulant and Wheelchair users with a 2024/25 Season Ticket and/or Yellows Account will be able to book online if they have updated their details with the Ticket Office from June 6th.
PROGRAMME
There is a reduced-size programme available for just £3. Full details HERE.
GETTING HERE
There are no football special buses in operation tonight.
There are around 2,000 free parking spaces at the stadium but we ask everyone to arrive early and park legally.
Please note that the res gate behind the Planet IT North Stand will NOT be closed before and after the game, so pedestrians will be able to move from one end of the ground to the other behind the stand.
The introduction of Parking Eye to the Kassam Stadium will NOT apply from four hours before kick-off and four hours after full-time at all Oxford United home games.