THE tables were turned on Watford when they had to borrow Oxford's shorts and socks for Saturday's match at the Manor after the referee believed that their blue and grey stripes clashed with Oxford's dark blue.

In the previous meeting between the clubs this season at Vicarage Road, United packed the wrong kit and had to wear Watford's second strip.

Story date: Monday 15 March

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