PREVIEW: Oxford United vs Watford

Oxford United welcome Watford to the Kassam Stadium on Saturday (3:00pm kick off) in the last game before the international break.

This is Watford's first league visit to Oxford since March 1999, when the sides fought out a goalless draw. The Hornets have visited the Kassam for a League Cup game in 2020, which ended 1-1 with the visitors winning the penalty shoot-out.

OXFORD UNITED

The U's were without Cameron Brannagan on Wednesday, with captain Elliott Moore leaving the field at Hull City. Gary Rowett is yet to update on whether both will be ready for Saturday. He was replaced by fit-again Ben Nelson, who will be hoping for a place in the starting line-up.

GREEN FOOTBALL'S GREAT SAVE

Saturday's game is United's dedicated 'Green Football Game' in support of Green Football's Great Save campaign, as we unite to help save the game we love.

The Green Football Great Save initiative runs from 11 March to 2 April, to bring together fans, clubs, and communities to combat the climate crisis and safeguard football’s future.

To mark our participation, we’re allowing fans to donate old sports kits using special drop-off bins provided by our local business partner, Grundon Waste Management.

These bins will be outside the Club Shop on Matchday, offering an easy way to recycle unwanted kit and prevent it from ending up in landfills. Whether it’s an old Oxford United shirt or any other sports gear, we encourage you to support this campaign and drop off your items.

After donating your kit, be sure to scan the QR code at the drop-off point to score green goals and enter a prize draw.

RETAIL

Season Ticket Holders and Members can take advantage of DOUBLE U's Cash on all Replica in-store on Saturday and online from Friday 14 March to Monday 17 March. 

Head in-store to enjoy this boosted offer, and you'll earn additional loyalty cash to spend on future purchases with the U's. 

Alternatively, you can shop online today by CLICKING HERE...

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WATFORD

The visitors come into the game off the back of a 1-0 win over Swansea City on Wednesday, their fourth clean sheet in five games, although they have won just one of their last four away matches.

Manager Tom Cleverley said after the game that Watford now have 'nine cup finals' remaining, starting this Saturday at Oxford.

TICKETS AND TRAVEL

There are a very few single tickets remaining for Saturday's game, so make sure you get yours by visiting oufctickets.co.uk, phoning the ticket office on 01865 337533 or visiting in person.

There are 2,000 free parking spaces at the stadium, but they do tend to fill up quickly, so please try to arrive early if you intend to park there. There are also marked parking bays along Grenoble Road to the east of the ground. Do not park on the grass verges or in the restricted areas in the nearby residential streets.

The gate behind the Planet IT North Stand will be closed before and after the game, meaning no pedestrian access between the east and west car parks via that route.

Motorcyclists are advised that parking is permitted again at the southeast bike rack area. Supporters should enter via the east car park entrance and use the left-hand side of this area. If this area is full, please use the northeast parking area do not park on the road. Supporters parking in the southeast corner will be subject to the 20 minute hold post-final whistle on all traffic movement in this area.