2015/16 Season

Simon Eastwood makes a spectacular save to deny Leicester's Ahmed Musa

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Oxford United 1 (Maguire 13), Leicester City 2 (Gray 28, Schlupp 68)

George Jeacock signs a professional deal at Oxford United as head coach Michael Appleton looks on Picture: Sarah Gooding

George Jeacock signs a professional deal at Oxford United as head coach Michael Appleton looks on Picture: Sarah Gooding

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Striker George Jeacock signs professional contract with Oxford United

Darryl Eales cannot hide his delight after the 3-0 success over Wycombe Wanderers on the final day of the season achieved their ambition – promotion to League One

Darryl Eales cannot hide his delight after the 3-0 success over Wycombe Wanderers on the final day of the season achieved their ambition – promotion to League One

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Oxford United chairman Darryl Eales reflects on season to remember

Michael Appleton checks his watch as the final game of the season against Wycombe Wanderers enters injury time, waiting for the celebrations to start as the U’s clinch promotion

Michael Appleton checks his watch as the final game of the season against Wycombe Wanderers enters injury time, waiting for the celebrations to start as the U’s clinch promotion

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Michael Appleton: I always believed Oxford United would win promotion

Danny Hylton, pictured celebrating a goal at AFC Wimbledon in February with fellow out-of-contract players Chris Maguire and Josh Ruffels, is one of nine Oxford United players who will find out their fate this week

Danny Hylton, pictured celebrating a goal at AFC Wimbledon in February with fellow out-of-contract players Chris Maguire and Josh Ruffels, is one of nine Oxford United players who will find out their fate this week

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Oxford United head coach Michael Appleton planning no surprises with retained list

Oxford United midfielder Josh Ruffels

Oxford United midfielder Josh Ruffels

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Patient Josh Ruffels deserves new Oxford United deal, says skipper Jake Wright

Oxford United celebrate promotion on the pitch Picture: David Fleming

Oxford United celebrate promotion on the pitch Picture: David Fleming

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Oxford United promoted with final day win over Wycombe Wanderers - match report

Danny Hylton is relishing the biggest game of his career against Wycombe Wanderers today, but says the Oxford United players are in a relaxed mood. Judging by this light-hearted moment in training on Thursday, where Hylton jokes with Kemar Roofe, he is

Danny Hylton is relishing the biggest game of his career against Wycombe Wanderers today, but says the Oxford United players are in a relaxed mood. Judging by this light-hearted moment in training on Thursday, where Hylton jokes with Kemar Roofe, he is

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Relaxed Danny Hylton relishing Oxford United's final push for promotion

Goalkeeper Benji Buchel lies helpless on the floor as Danny Hylton clears off the line during Oxford United's 2-0 win at Carlisle United Picture: Richard Parkes

Goalkeeper Benji Buchel lies helpless on the floor as Danny Hylton clears off the line during Oxford United's 2-0 win at Carlisle United Picture: Richard Parkes

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Oxford United keeper Benji Buchel so thankful to Danny Hylton for goalline clearance

Oxford United head coach Michael Appleton urges on his players during their 2-0 win over Carlisle United Picture: Richard Parkes

Oxford United head coach Michael Appleton urges on his players during their 2-0 win over Carlisle United Picture: Richard Parkes

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Missed chances frustrate Oxford United head coach Michael Appleton in victory over Carlisle United

Carlisle United manager Keith Curle watches on during Oxford United's victory at Brunton Park yesterday Picture: Richard Parkes

Carlisle United manager Keith Curle watches on during Oxford United's victory at Brunton Park yesterday Picture: Richard Parkes

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Oxford United fortunate to not concede penalty, says Carlisle United boss Keith Curle

Liam Sercombe punches the air after wrapping up Oxford United's win with a late goal Picture: David Fleming

Liam Sercombe punches the air after wrapping up Oxford United's win with a late goal Picture: David Fleming

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Oxford United 2 (Roofe 7, Sercombe 90+3), Hartlepool United 0

Jordan Bowery celebrates his goal

Jordan Bowery celebrates his goal

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Newport County 1 (Elito 14), Oxford United 1 (Bowery 12)

Danny Hylton opened the scoring in the second minute Picture: David Fleming

Danny Hylton opened the scoring in the second minute Picture: David Fleming

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Oxford United 2 (Hylton 2, Dunkley 51), Luton Town 3 (Pigott 44 & 58, Lee 45+2)

Wycombe tickets now on sale for Oxford United fans

Wycombe tickets now on sale for Oxford United fans

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Wycombe tickets now on sale for Oxford United fans

Oxford United midfielder John Lundstram hopes to return against Luton Town today after a three-match ban

Oxford United midfielder John Lundstram hopes to return against Luton Town today after a three-match ban

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I've learned my lesson, says John Lundstram ahead of Oxford United return

Danny Hylton, who was partnered up front with Callum O'Dowda, controls the ball during Oxford United's win over Crawley Town Picture: David Fleming

Danny Hylton, who was partnered up front with Callum O'Dowda, controls the ball during Oxford United's win over Crawley Town Picture: David Fleming

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New-look strike force delights Oxford United head coach Michael Appleton

Chris Maguire celebrates after scoring Oxford United's fourth and his second goal in the 5-1 win over Crawley Town Picture: David Fleming

Chris Maguire celebrates after scoring Oxford United's fourth and his second goal in the 5-1 win over Crawley Town Picture: David Fleming

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Chris Maguire wants more of the same as Oxford United boost promotion bid with big victory

Jordan Evans battles for the ball during Oxford United's 5-1 win over Crawley Town Picture: David Fleming

Jordan Evans battles for the ball during Oxford United's 5-1 win over Crawley Town Picture: David Fleming

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Jordan Evans delighted at Oxford United's fightback in Crawley Town victory

Crawley Town manager Mark Yates Picture: David Fleming

Crawley Town manager Mark Yates Picture: David Fleming

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We can go from being so good to being so thick, says Crawley Town boss Mark Yates in Oxford United defeat

Chris Maguire is mobbed after scoring Oxford United's equaliser Picture; David Fleming

Chris Maguire is mobbed after scoring Oxford United's equaliser Picture; David Fleming

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Crawley Town 1 (McNerney 27), Oxford United 5 (Maguire 39 & pen 72, O’Dowda 47, Sercombe 54, Waring 87)

Chairman Darryl Eales has told Oxford United supporters not to be concerned over the club’s £2.4 million loss from 2014-15

Chairman Darryl Eales has told Oxford United supporters not to be concerned over the club’s £2.4 million loss from 2014-15

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Oxford United chairman Darryl Eales '100 per cent comfortable' despite £2.4m shortfall

Alex MacDonald battles for the ball during Oxford United's 3-2 defeat to Barnsley in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy final at Wembley last Sunday

Alex MacDonald battles for the ball during Oxford United's 3-2 defeat to Barnsley in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy final at Wembley last Sunday

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There will be no Wembley hangover for Oxford United, insists Alex MacDonald

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Former Independent editor Simon Kelner joins Oxford United board

Liam Sercombe drives upfield during Oxford United's 3-2 defeat to Barnsley in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy final Picture: David Fleming

Liam Sercombe drives upfield during Oxford United's 3-2 defeat to Barnsley in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy final Picture: David Fleming

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Oxford United's Liam Sercombe quick to refocus on promotion after Wembley defeat

Benji Buchel does well to punch clear during the Johnstone's Paint Trophy final defeat to Barnsley Picture: Jon Lewis

Benji Buchel does well to punch clear during the Johnstone's Paint Trophy final defeat to Barnsley Picture: Jon Lewis

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Oxford United goalkeeper Benji Buchel's pain at watching Barnsley celebrate Johnstone's Paint Trophy final win

Chey Dunkley climbs above three Barnsley players during Oxford United's Johnstone's Paint Trophy final defeat Picture: David Fleming

Chey Dunkley climbs above three Barnsley players during Oxford United's Johnstone's Paint Trophy final defeat Picture: David Fleming

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Oxford United defender Chey Dunkley shrugs off own goal in Johnstone's Paint Trophy final

Oxford United 2 (O’Dowda 28, Hylton 76), Barnsley 3 (Dunkley og 51, Fletcher 67, Hammill 74)

Oxford United 2 (O’Dowda 28, Hylton 76), Barnsley 3 (Dunkley og 51, Fletcher 67, Hammill 74)

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Oxford United 2 (O’Dowda 28, Hylton 76), Barnsley 3 (Dunkley og 51, Fletcher 67, Hammill 74)

Oxford United's Alex MacDonald

Oxford United's Alex MacDonald

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Oxford United winger Alex MacDonald hoping to make it third time lucky at Wembley

Oxford United defender Sam Long

Oxford United defender Sam Long

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Sam Long eager to play his part for Oxford United at Wembley

Oxford United assistant head coach Derek Fazackerley

Oxford United assistant head coach Derek Fazackerley

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Oxford United assistant head coach Derek Fazackerley knows winning is everything

Oxford United chairman Darryl Eales Picture: Phil Mingo/Pinnacle

Oxford United chairman Darryl Eales Picture: Phil Mingo/Pinnacle

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Chairman Darryl Eales living the dream on Oxford United's big day

Oxford United defender Joe Skarz

Oxford United defender Joe Skarz

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Oxford United defender Joe Skarz: We need to take in Wembley surroundings and focus on the game

Head coach Michael Appleton will speak to England manager Roy Hodgson and former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson ahead of Oxford United's trip to Wembley tomorrow

Head coach Michael Appleton will speak to England manager Roy Hodgson and former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson ahead of Oxford United's trip to Wembley tomorrow

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Oxford United head coach Michael Appleton calls on Roy Hodgson and Sir Alex Ferguson for Wembley advice

Oxford United must be on their guard to keep Adam Hammill quiet Picture: Barnsley Chronicle

Oxford United must be on their guard to keep Adam Hammill quiet Picture: Barnsley Chronicle

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Adam Hammill the star man as Oxford United's Wembley opponents Barnsley have turned their season around

GLORY DAYS: Malcolm Shotton holds the Milk Cup with chairman Robert Maxwell in 1986

GLORY DAYS: Malcolm Shotton holds the Milk Cup with chairman Robert Maxwell in 1986

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Milk Cup-winning captain Malcolm Shotton backing Oxford United to win at Wembley

Oxford United goalkeeper Benji Buchel will become the first Liechtenstein international to play at Wembley if selected to start the Johnstone's Paint Trophy final

Oxford United goalkeeper Benji Buchel will become the first Liechtenstein international to play at Wembley if selected to start the Johnstone's Paint Trophy final

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Oxford United goalkeeper Benji Buchel set to break new ground with Wembley appearance

Johnny Mullins hobbled off in Oxford United’s draw at Cambridge United on Monday with a hip injury

Johnny Mullins hobbled off in Oxford United’s draw at Cambridge United on Monday with a hip injury

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Oxford United head coach Michael Appleton will not take risk on players for Wembley ahead of league run-in

Liam Sercombe believes Oxford United’s points advantage over the chasing pack in League Two means they can enjoy Sunday’s Johnstone’s Paint Trophy final at Wembley even more

Liam Sercombe believes Oxford United’s points advantage over the chasing pack in League Two means they can enjoy Sunday’s Johnstone’s Paint Trophy final at Wembley even more

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Pressure is all on Oxford United's Sky Bet League Two promotion rivals – Liam Sercombe

Jordan Evans played the full 90 minutes during Wales Under 21s' defeat to Romania

Jordan Evans played the full 90 minutes during Wales Under 21s' defeat to Romania

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Oxford United trio on way home following international exploits

Josh Ruffels came into the side in John Lundstram's absence Picture: Richard Parkes

Josh Ruffels came into the side in John Lundstram's absence Picture: Richard Parkes

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Cambridge United 0, Oxford United 0

Liam Sercombe keeps his penalty attempt low but sees his spot-kick saved by Jamie Jones in first-half stoppage time

Liam Sercombe keeps his penalty attempt low but sees his spot-kick saved by Jamie Jones in first-half stoppage time

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Spot-kick argument is no issue, says Oxford United captain Jake Wright

Referee Paul Tierney shows the red card to John Lundstram (second from right) Picture: David Fleming

Referee Paul Tierney shows the red card to John Lundstram (second from right) Picture: David Fleming

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Oxford United 1 (Sercombe 58), Stevenage 1 (Harrison 68)

Callum O'Dowda (right) celebrates opening the scoring with Liam Sercombe Picture: David Fleming

Callum O'Dowda (right) celebrates opening the scoring with Liam Sercombe Picture: David Fleming

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Barnet 0, Oxford United 3 (O'Dowda 52 & 65, Hylton 88)

Kemar Roofe scores his first goal of the game Pictures: David Fleming

Kemar Roofe scores his first goal of the game Pictures: David Fleming

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Oxford United 4 (Roofe 15, 50 & 85, MacDonald 79), Dagenham & Redbridge 0

Liam Sercombe sums up the feeling as Oxford United lost to Leyton Orient on Saturday

Liam Sercombe sums up the feeling as Oxford United lost to Leyton Orient on Saturday

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Johnny Mullins left frustrated by Oxford United's lacklustre performance

A grim-faced Michael Appleton watches United's defeat by Orient

A grim-faced Michael Appleton watches United's defeat by Orient

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Oxford United head coach Michael Appleton refusing to blame nerves for Leyton Orient defeat

John Lundstram in an aerial battle against Leyton Orient

John Lundstram in an aerial battle against Leyton Orient

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Oxford United midfielder John Lundstram unhappy at penalty decision

Liam Sercombe shoots wide late on Picture: David Fleming

Liam Sercombe shoots wide late on Picture: David Fleming

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Oxford Utd 0, Leyton Orient 1 (McAnuff 74)

John Lundstram scored against Leyton Orient in October

John Lundstram scored against Leyton Orient in October

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Oxford United midfielder John Lundstram eager to return against Leyton Orient

Oxford United striker Danny Hylton

Oxford United striker Danny Hylton

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Oxford United striker Danny Hylton walking suspension tightrope ahead of Leyton Orient visit

Kemar Roofe celebrates putting Oxford United in front at Plymouth Argyle Picture: Pinnacle

Kemar Roofe celebrates putting Oxford United in front at Plymouth Argyle Picture: Pinnacle

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Plymouth Argyle 2 (Nelson 15, Tanner 74), Oxford United 2 (Hartley og 11, Roofe 35)

Chey Dunkley makes no mistake with this header as he gives Oxford United a 2-0 lead Picture: David Fleming

Chey Dunkley makes no mistake with this header as he gives Oxford United a 2-0 lead Picture: David Fleming

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Oxford United 4 (Bowery 15, Dunkley 72, Hylton 78, Roofe 84), York City 0

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Hoban joins Grimsby on loan until end of season

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