Oxford United travel to Deepdale on Saturday to take on Preston North End (3:00pm kick off) for their second game of 2025.
The teams previously met at the Kassam Stadium at the end of August, with United running out 3-1 winners after Emil Riis had given Preston the lead. Mark Harris equalised in the first half, with Tyler Goodrham and Greg Leigh completing the scoring.
OXFORD UNITED
Oxford go into the game on the back of three straight wins over Cardiff City, Plymouth Argyle and, most recently, Millwall, their first away win of the season. Head Coach Gary Rowett selected the same starting line-up in all three matches.
The run has lifted United to 18th in the Championship table.
PRESTON NORTH END
Preston are currently 16th in the table following their 3-1 defeat at West Bromwich Albion on New Year's Day, although they won their two home games against Hull City and Sheffield Wednesday over the holiday period.
Looking at the Oxford game, manager Paul Heckingbottom said: “They are in form. Loads of energy about them; much more pragmatic. Gary has got them really organised without the ball and I wouldn’t expect any different from the last three games, to what we’ll play against. They’ve got good experience in the team as well and they’ve got players with moments in them, as we saw earlier this season.
“But I think Gary has got them a bit more organised - in terms of bringing that experience out and letting those players, whose strength are being a bit more pragmatic and tactical, have a bit more control in the game. We have been good at home so I am expecting a really positive performance, but I know Oxford are going to make it difficult.”
TICKETS AND TRAVEL
Preston have confirmed that sales will be available on the day. Tickets will be available from the Away Ticket Office located at the Bill Shankly Kop.
Prices
| Adult | £30 |
| Seniors Over 65 | £25 |
| Under 23 | £20 |
| Under 19 | £15 |
| Under 14 | £10 |
| Under 11 | £5 |
| Disabled Supporters (Pitch Level Only) | £20 |
Disabled supporters pay the appropriate age band above, and the carer ticket is provided free of charge if required.
*All supporters under 14 must be accompanied by an over 18.
There are eight pairs of wheelchair and personal assistant tickets available. Wheelchair users with a 2024/25 Season Ticket and Yellows Account will also be able to book online for this fixture.
Parking is available at the stadium on the Bill Shankly Kop car park, a limited number of disabled and standard bays are available. All parking at the stadium is priced at £15 per space for this fixture. To book a space, contact the Preston North End ticket office on 0344 856 1966 or email paula@pne.com along with a contact telephone number.
London Road Travel – Pick Up Times:
Kassam Stadium pick up: 9:00am
Redbridge coach & lorry park pick up: 9:10am
Bicester Road Kidlington pick up: 9:25am
London Road Travel – Prices:
Adult LRC Member: £37
Adult: £40
U18 LRC Member: £35
U18: £38
Supporters travelling on the London Road coaches are reminded that with Parking Eye in operation they are no longer able to park in the Kassam Stadium car park for away matches. Free parking bays are available along the length of Grenoble Road, but you are advised to leave sufficient time to park and walk back to the bus stop.
STREAM LIVE ON OUTV
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