PREVIEW: Under 18s Visit Cheltenham

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Oxford United's under-18s travel to Cheltenham Town this weekend as they look to get off the mark in the Youth Alliance Cup.

It's been a good couple of weeks in the league for the U18s as they have taken four points from their last two outings, with the most recent being a convincing 3-1 victory over Leyton Orient. They do, however come into this match after a defeat in midweek, with the majority of the squad representing the U21s in a 4-1 loss to Chelmsford City.

The hosts, on the other hand, are looking to improve their recent form, with just one win in their last four games. However, they have got their cup campaign off to a good start with a dominating 4-1 victory over Forest Green Rovers. 

The Yellows will be confident in getting something out of the contest with a fully fit squad for the first time this season after Jameson Blackmore got his first minutes of the campaign, coming off the bench on Tuesday evening.