Match Reports 17/18

Malachi Napa hurdles a challenge from Blackburn Rovers goalscorer Darragh Lenihan in the first half Picture: David Fleming

Oxford United FC

2

Blackburn Rovers 2 (Lenihan 12, Payne 76), Oxford United 1 (Henry 66)

John Mousinho equalises from the penalty spot Picture: David Fleming

John Mousinho equalises from the penalty spot Picture: David Fleming

Oxford United FC

4

Oxford United 2 (Mousinho pen 62, Kane pen 83), Rochdale 1 (Inman 59) - U's are safe

James Henry celebrates scoring Oxford United's winner at Doncaster Rovers Picture: James Williamson

James Henry celebrates scoring Oxford United's winner at Doncaster Rovers Picture: James Williamson

Oxford United FC

11

Doncaster Rovers 0, Oxford United 1 (Henry 63)

Todd Kane (left) gets forward for Oxford United at Doncaster Rovers Picture: James Williamson

Todd Kane (left) gets forward for Oxford United at Doncaster Rovers Picture: James Williamson

Oxford United FC

UPDATES: Doncaster Rovers v Oxford United - Henry puts U's ahead

Gino van Kessel holds off a challenge against Wigan Athletic Picture: Richard Parkes

Gino van Kessel holds off a challenge against Wigan Athletic Picture: Richard Parkes

Oxford United FC

4

Wigan Athletic 1 (Grigg 86), Oxford United 0

James Henry celebrates putting Oxford United ahead against Southend United Picture: David Fleming

James Henry celebrates putting Oxford United ahead against Southend United Picture: David Fleming

Oxford United FC

17

Oxford United 2 (Henry 6, White og 45+2), Southend United 0

Wes Thomas (right) puts Lewie Coyle under pressure Picture: David Fleming

Wes Thomas (right) puts Lewie Coyle under pressure Picture: David Fleming

Oxford United FC

13

Oxford United 0, Fleetwood Town 1 (McAleny (90+2)

Josh Ruffels came off with a hamstring injury in the first half Picture: David Fleming

Josh Ruffels came off with a hamstring injury in the first half Picture: David Fleming

Oxford United FC

12

Oxford United 0, Oldham Athletic 0

Jon Obika has a shot saved in the first half Picture: James Williamson

Jon Obika has a shot saved in the first half Picture: James Williamson

Oxford United FC

20

Shrewsbury Town 3 (Whalley 40 & 64, Nolan 47), Oxford United 2 (Thomas 61, Rothwell 73)

John Mousinho (left) and Ashley Smith-Brown foil Scunthorpe United's Duane Holmes in the first half Picture: David Fleming

John Mousinho (left) and Ashley Smith-Brown foil Scunthorpe United's Duane Holmes in the first half Picture: David Fleming

Oxford United FC

19

Oxford United 1 (Henry pen 56), Scunthorpe United 1 (Toney 12)

Rob Dickie (right) was pushed over for Oxford United's penalty Picture: David Fleming

Rob Dickie (right) was pushed over for Oxford United's penalty Picture: David Fleming

Oxford United FC

15

Portsmouth 3 (Naismith 5, Pitman 69 & 79), Oxford United 0

Rob Dickie celebrates opening the scoring for Oxford United Picture: David Fleming

Rob Dickie celebrates opening the scoring for Oxford United Picture: David Fleming

Oxford United FC

8

Oxford United 2 (Dickie 6, Henry 61), Peterborough United 1 (Marriott 63)

Isaac Buckley-Ricketts on the attack for Oxford United Picture: David Fleming

Isaac Buckley-Ricketts on the attack for Oxford United Picture: David Fleming

Oxford United FC

6

AFC Wimbledon 2 (Taylor pen 32, Meades 71), Oxford United 1 (Kane 38)

Wes Thomas (No 9) reacts to his late header hitting the post at Northampton Town Picture: David Fleming

Wes Thomas (No 9) reacts to his late header hitting the post at Northampton Town Picture: David Fleming

Oxford United FC

9

Northampton Town 0, Oxford United 0

James Henry pulled a goal back with a terrific strike just before half-time Picture: David FLeming

James Henry pulled a goal back with a terrific strike just before half-time Picture: David FLeming

Oxford United FC

11

Rotherham United 3 (Forde 7, Towell 29, Smth 52), Oxford United 1 (Henry 43)

Wes Thomas (right) puts Bristol Rovers defender Tom Broadbent under pressure Picture: David Fleming

Wes Thomas (right) puts Bristol Rovers defender Tom Broadbent under pressure Picture: David Fleming

Oxford United FC

11

Oxford United 1 (Rothwell 2), Bristol Rovers 2 (Bennett 68, Harrison 80)

Ryan Ledson enthusiastically celebrates James Henry making it 1-1 Pictures: David Fleming

Ryan Ledson enthusiastically celebrates James Henry making it 1-1 Pictures: David Fleming

Oxford United FC

16

Charlton Athletic 2 (Kashi 63, Magennis 78), Oxford United 3 (Henry 76, Kane 89, Ledson 90+4)

Isaac Buckley-Ricketts hit the woodwork for Oxford United at Stamford Bridge Picture: David Fleming

Isaac Buckley-Ricketts hit the woodwork for Oxford United at Stamford Bridge Picture: David Fleming

Oxford United FC

14

Chelsea Under 21s 3 (St Clair 9, Redan 16, Castillo 64), Oxford United 0

Agon Mehmeti is tackled as an early chance goes begging for Oxford United Picture: David Fleming

Agon Mehmeti is tackled as an early chance goes begging for Oxford United Picture: David Fleming

Oxford United FC

16

Oxford United 1 (Henry 45), Bury 2 (Miller 81, Bunn 84)

Alex Mowatt pulls a goal back with a superb free-kick Pictures: James Williamson

Alex Mowatt pulls a goal back with a superb free-kick Pictures: James Williamson

Oxford United FC

11

Walsall 2 (Bakayoko 33, Oztumer 48), Oxford United 1 (Mowatt 70)

Oxford United's Jon Obika battles for the ball with Ezri Konsa at Charlton Athletic Picture: David Fleming

Oxford United's Jon Obika battles for the ball with Ezri Konsa at Charlton Athletic Picture: David Fleming

Oxford United FC

5

Charlton Athletic 1 (Ahearne-Grant 7), Oxford United 1 (Thomas 54) – U’s win 3-0 on pens

Jon Obika (No 20) celebrates his winner for Oxford United against Blackpool Picture: David Fleming

Jon Obika (No 20) celebrates his winner for Oxford United against Blackpool Picture: David Fleming

Oxford United FC

7

Oxford United 1 (Obika 80), Blackpool 0

Jon Obika holds off a challenge Picture: David Fleming

Jon Obika holds off a challenge Picture: David Fleming

Oxford United FC

5

Oxford United 3 (Thomas 15, Van Kessel 45+1, Obika 59), Milton Keynes Dons 1 (Gilbey 24)

Jon Obika gets a shot away in the first half Picture: David Fleming

Jon Obika gets a shot away in the first half Picture: David Fleming

Oxford United FC

2

Bradford City 3 (Wyke 2, McCartan 54, Dieng 59), Oxford United 2 (Carroll 50, Obika 75)

Ryan Ledson (left) was one of six players brought into the Oxford United starting line-up Picture: David Fleming

Ryan Ledson (left) was one of six players brought into the Oxford United starting line-up Picture: David Fleming

Oxford United FC

3

Gillingham 1 (Wilkinson 87), Oxford United 1 (Ricardinho 52)

Will Grigg opens the scoring Picture: David Fleming

Will Grigg opens the scoring Picture: David Fleming

Oxford United FC

10

Oxford United 0, Wigan Athletic 7 (Grigg 10, 52 & 54, Powell 18, Massey 29, Power 62 & 77)

Jack Payne controls the ball at Spotland Picture: David Fleming

Jack Payne controls the ball at Spotland Picture: David Fleming

Oxford United FC

1

Rochdale 0, Oxford United 0

Josh Ruffels celebrates his late winner Pictures: David Fleming

Josh Ruffels celebrates his late winner Pictures: David Fleming

Oxford United FC

3

Oxford United 1 (Ruffels 90+6), Doncaster Rovers 0

Jack Payne curls in his seventh goal of the season in the first half Picture: David Fleming

Jack Payne curls in his seventh goal of the season in the first half Picture: David Fleming

Oxford United FC

2

Gillingham 1 (Byrne pen 9), Oxford United 2 (Payne 31, Mowatt 90+1)

Wes Thomas (No 9) is congratulated after equalising for Oxford United Picture: David Fleming

Wes Thomas (No 9) is congratulated after equalising for Oxford United Picture: David Fleming

Oxford United FC

2

Southend United 1 (Cox 19), Oxford United 1 (Thomas 21)

Charlie Mulgrew (left) hammers in the penalty to put Rovers 3-0 up after only 22 minutes Picture: David Fleming

Charlie Mulgrew (left) hammers in the penalty to put Rovers 3-0 up after only 22 minutes Picture: David Fleming

Oxford United FC

13

Oxford United 2 (Payne 45+2, Obika 85), Blackburn Rovers 4 (Mulgrew 6 & pen 22, Antonsson 17, Nuttall 71)

Ryan Ledson celebrates putting Oxford United in front from the penalty spot Pictures: David Fleming

Ryan Ledson celebrates putting Oxford United in front from the penalty spot Pictures: David Fleming

Oxford United FC

3

Plymouth Argyle 0, Oxford United 4 (Ledson pen 15, Thomas 52, Henry 68, Obika 77)

Jack Payne (No 10) is congratulated after scoring his second goal of the night Picture: David Fleming

Jack Payne (No 10) is congratulated after scoring his second goal of the night Picture: David Fleming

Oxford United FC

1

Oxford United 3 (Payne 33 & pen 38, Hall 63), MK Dons 4 (Thomas-Asante 10, Ariyibi 40 & 45, Seager 66)

John Mousinho gets forward in the first half Picture: James Williamson

John Mousinho gets forward in the first half Picture: James Williamson

Oxford United FC

5

Port Vale 2 (Gunning 16, Pope 53), Oxford United 0

Wes Thomas was denied by Alex Cairns in the first half Picture: James Williamson

Wes Thomas was denied by Alex Cairns in the first half Picture: James Williamson

Oxford United FC

4

Fleetwood Town 2 (Grant 88, Ruffels og 90+3), Oxford United 0

Josh Ruffels makes it 2-1 to Oxford United on the half-hour mark Picture: David Fleming

Josh Ruffels makes it 2-1 to Oxford United on the half-hour mark Picture: David Fleming

Oxford United FC

3

Oxford United 3 (Payne 21, Ruffels 30, Nelson 40), Rotherham United 3 (Newell 20, Williams 43, Moore 78)

Oxford United's Christian Ribeiro volleys in to make it 1-1 in the first half Picture: David Fleming

Oxford United's Christian Ribeiro volleys in to make it 1-1 in the first half Picture: David Fleming

Oxford United FC

4

Oxford United 1 (Ribeiro 35), Charlton Athletic 1 (Fosu 18)

Alex Mowatt celebrates scoring the winner for Oxford United Pictures: David Fleming

Alex Mowatt celebrates scoring the winner for Oxford United Pictures: David Fleming

Oxford United FC

2

Bristol Rovers 0, Oxford United 1 (Mowatt 82)

Gino van Kessel celebrates his second goal of the night Picture: David Fleming

Gino van Kessel celebrates his second goal of the night Picture: David Fleming

Oxford United FC

3

Oxford United 2 (Van Kessel 21 & 28), Brighton & HA U21s 2 (Tilley 36, Mandriou 67) – Brighton win extra point 5-4 on pens

Oxford United's players celebrate Agon Mehmeti putting them 4-1 up at Peterborough United Pictures: David Horn

Oxford United's players celebrate Agon Mehmeti putting them 4-1 up at Peterborough United Pictures: David Horn

Oxford United FC

4

Peterborough United 1 (Marriott 14), Oxford United 4 (Ruffels 48, Thomas 53, Rothwell 75, Mehmeti 83)

Simon Eastwood picks the ball out of the net Picture: Richard Parkes

Simon Eastwood picks the ball out of the net Picture: Richard Parkes

Oxford United FC

11

Bury 3 (Maguire pen 64, Smith 70, Beckford 72), Oxford United 0

Ryan Ledson scores from the penalty spot Picture: David Fleming

Ryan Ledson scores from the penalty spot Picture: David Fleming

Oxford United FC

15

Oxford United 1 (Ledson pen 78), Walsall 2 (Oztumer 32, Roberts 53)

Oxford United goalkeeper Simon Eastwood is beaten by Callum Cooke's 25-yard effort Picture: Richard Parkes

Oxford United goalkeeper Simon Eastwood is beaten by Callum Cooke's 25-yard effort Picture: Richard Parkes

Oxford United FC

8

Blackpool 3 (Vassell 6 & 90+2, Cooke 16), Oxford United 1 (Henry 89)

Romain Vincelot (centre) heads in Bradford's stoppage-time equaliser Picture: David Fleming

Romain Vincelot (centre) heads in Bradford's stoppage-time equaliser Picture: David Fleming

Oxford United FC

9

Oxford United 2 (Thomas 74, Rothwell 86), Bradford City 2 (Patrick 30, Vincelot 90+4)

Jack Payne celebrates opening the scoring for Oxford United Pictures: David Fleming

Jack Payne celebrates opening the scoring for Oxford United Pictures: David Fleming

Oxford United FC

2

Oxford United 3 (Payne 48, Rothwell 54, Hall 56), Gillingham 0

Rob Hall opened the scoring with a terrific finish in the eighth minute Picture: David Fleming

Rob Hall opened the scoring with a terrific finish in the eighth minute Picture: David Fleming

Oxford United FC

1

MK Dons 1 (Brittain 60), Oxford United 1 (Hall 8)

Oxford United celebrate Rob Hall's first goal of the night

Oxford United celebrate Rob Hall's first goal of the night

Oxford United FC

3

Stevenage 2 (Beautyman 18, Samuel 82), Oxford United 6 (Henry 30, Hall 43 & 52, Obika 49, Rothwell 55, Payne 64)

Gino van Kessel celebrates after giving Oxford United the lead against Shrewsbury Town Picture: David Fleming

Gino van Kessel celebrates after giving Oxford United the lead against Shrewsbury Town Picture: David Fleming

Oxford United FC

6

Oxford United 1 (van Kessel 75), Shrewsbury Town 1 (Payne 83)

Oxford United's Gino van Kessel battles for the ball against Shrewsbury Town Picture: David Fleming

Oxford United's Gino van Kessel battles for the ball against Shrewsbury Town Picture: David Fleming

Oxford United FC

Gino van Kessel: Carlton Morris effort did not cross the line against Oxford United

Gino van Kessel celebrates his stunning debut goal Pictures: David Fleming

Gino van Kessel celebrates his stunning debut goal Pictures: David Fleming

Oxford United FC

10

Oxford United 3 (Thomas 47, Van Kessel 82, Ruffels 90+4), Portsmouth 0

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