ARE Ant and Dec secret Oxford United fans?

The Geordie duo, who this week won their 16th consecutive best TV presenter gong at the National Television Awards, are pictured with fellow Newcastle United legend and supporter Alan Shearer behind a U’s scarf as the countdown begins to today’s big Emirates FA Cup fourth round tie.

The trio were happy to pose for a picture with comedy writer Andrew Dawson, a lifelong Oxford United supporter, who was on set as they filmed a show earlier this week.

Andrew makes up a third of the Dawson Bros company who work closely with Ant and Dec on shows such as Saturday Night Takeaway and I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here.

“I told Alan Shearer I was an Oxford fan and he just replied: “Don’t worry, it can’t be helped,” Andrew, who lives in Headington, said.

Oxford host the Toon Army at 3pm today in a sell-out clash at the Kassam Stadium.

Ant and Dec had hoped to attend, but the pair had to cancel their visit due to Britain’s Got Talent commitments.

Follow our live blog from 10am today for all the build-up to today's clash.