PATRICK Hoban was on target for Oxford United's development side in a 1-1 draw with the FAB Academy at Bisham Abbey.

The Irish striker, who has been a regular scorer for the second string this season, was on hand to tuck in the rebound after his initial shot was saved.

He played up front with James Roberts, who was brought down for a penalty but saw his spot kick saved.

The FAB Academy, which is based at Bisham, equalised from a corner.

U's assistant head coach Chris Allen said: "It’s not always about results in these games, you are looking for character and attitude sometimes and there was a definite improvement in that and plenty of positives to take away.”

Oxford United: Stevens, Long, Dunkley, Cundy (Grant), Evans, Ashby (Humphreys), Rose (George), Ruffels, Giles, Hoban, Roberts (A Hawtin).