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Harry Potter: Test your knowledge with the ultimate Hogwarts quiz. (PA)

Are you a Harry Potter fan? Prove it by passing this magical Hogwarts quiz

Marcus McGuane has impressed in a deeper role in recent games Picture: David Fleming

OPINION Do Oxford United need to sign another midfield 'enforcer'?

From left: Ciaron Brown, Ed McGinty and Yanic Wildschut are all different types of signings Pictures: David Fleming/OUFC/Steve Edmunds

U'S HAVE YOUR SAY What type of player should Oxford United target in this window of opportunity?

Oxford United head coach Karl Robinson Picture: David Fleming

KARL ROBINSON COLUMN We're excited for another season of twists and turns

Oxford United start their tilt at another promotion push today Picture: David Fleming

OPINION The only certainty this season? It won't be boring

Oxford United were in the promotion hunt for most of last season but fell short in the final few weeks Picture: Richard Parkes

U'S HAVE YOUR SAY ‘We need to reach the play-off final as a minimum’

Truck Festival returned after two years of cancellations. Picture by Ed Nix.

REVIEW: 'No matter what changes in life, you can always rely on Truck Festival'

Stuart Findlay and Ed McGinty joined Oxford United this week Pictures: PA Wire/OUFC

OPINION Better late than never as Oxford United's transfer window clicks into gear

Jodi Jones impressed on trial this week Picture: Darrell Fisher

OPINION Oxford United trialists facing the court of public opinion

Oxford United head coach Karl Robinson and his first-team coaching staff at Oxford City last weekend Picture: Mike Allen

OPINION Not yet time to panic at Oxford United's quiet start to transfer window

Oxford United head coach Karl Robinson will be picking his first team of pre-season on Saturday Picture: David Fleming

OPINION Is this Oxford United's best XI as things stand?

Ryan Williams signs autographs after the last game of the season - his final match for Oxford United Picture: David Fleming

OPINION Why Ryan Williams' comments on Australia return were refreshing to hear

Oxford United head coach Karl Robinson will be pressing ahead with recruitment now immediate contract concerns are sorted Picture: David Fleming

OPINION Phase one of Oxford United's summer is complete - and it must set the tone

Elliott Moore has signed a new three-year contract with Oxford United Picture: David Fleming

OPINION New Elliott Moore contract shows 'big club mentality'

James Golding is away with the Republic of Ireland Under 19s Picture: David Fleming

OPINION International calls timely for youngsters ahead of important few months

Students in exam

Can you tackle these Victorian exam questions?

Stratfield Brake, south of Kidlington. Picture: Ed Nix

OPINION Remaining patient is key on journey to finding new stadium

Billy Bodin (second from left) could be a real asset to Oxford United next season Picture: David Fleming

OPINION Oxford United in promising position for this stage of the summer

We’ve got a great group here and we’re already working hard to be better next season Picture: David Fleming

KARL ROBINSON COLUMN We're leaving no stone unturned in our quest to improve next season

Sheffield Wednesday face Sunderland in their Sky Bet League One play-off semi-final first leg tonight Picture: Richard Sellers/PA Wire

OPINION Our bet for play-off glory - and why it could benefit Oxford United

Cameron Brannagan was this week linked with several Sky Bet Championship clubs Picture: David Fleming

OPINION Interest in Oxford United players is inevitable - but club know how to cope

James Henry's winner at Sheffield Wednesday was Oxford United's first magic moment on the road this season Picture: Richard Parkes

OPINION Another magic moment in Yorkshire would cap memorable season on the road

I only had about 45 miles left in my tank.

"I tried to fill my car up at Oxford fuel stations with only 45 miles left...I was desperate"

Oxford United have challenged at the top of Sky Bet League One for most of the season Picture: David Fleming

PREMIUM Context is important when judging Oxford United's season

Oxford United have been unable to keep a settled defence this season Picture: Richard Parkes

OPINION Why a settled defence could make a big difference for Oxford United

Oxford United fans are back in big numbers this season Picture: David Fleming

OPINION This time of the season is made for fans

Oxford United moved a step closer to their planned relocation to Stratfield Brake this week Picture: Ed Nix

OPINION Listening to Stratfield Brake doubters will help Oxford United progress

My experience of getting a family visa, similar to what people in Ukraine need to live here

Flowers left at the scene of The Plain roundabout

OPINION Today the Oxford Mail is calling for change: It’s time we actually made Oxford a ‘cycling city’

Karl Robinson will be without Sam Baldock and Marcus Browne for a large chunk of the run-in Picture: David Fleming

OPINION Injuries to duo show fragility of good transfer business

Andrew Gant, Oxfordshire County Council cycling champion. Picture: Ed Nix

OPINION ‘We haven’t done well enough so far, but now is the moment’

Oxford United after their win over Burton Albion earlier this season. The U's host the Brewers on Saturday Picture: Richard Parkes

OPINION Oxford United must give themselves breathing space ahead of tough April

Today we pay tribute to Joey Beauchamp, but we’ll also be looking to continue our good form

KARL ROBINSON COLUMN This afternoon will be difficult on and off the pitch

Tributes to Joey Beauchamp were laid on the Ox statue outside the Kassam Stadium

OPINION Football always steps up in times of tragedy

Oxford United get ready to defend a set piece against Bolton Wanderers. Picture: Steve Daniels

PREMIUM Getting Browne back is great – but defensive issues need addressing

Oxford United lost to Bolton Wanderers earlier this season Picture: Simon Hall

OPINION Why Saturday feels like Oxford United's first 'six-pointer'

Oxford United made three signings in the January transfer window Picture: David Fleming

OPINION Rating Oxford United's January transfer business

'Are police SERIOUSLY telling us not to walk alone at night?!'

OPINION 'Are police SERIOUSLY telling us not to walk alone at night?!'

Karl Robinson has kept us guessing when it comes to Oxford United's transfer business Picture: Richard Parkes

OPINION Will it be a busy end to the transfer window for Oxford United?

The Kassam Stadium

OPINION This week has showcased Oxford United's ambition

Our club looked very different the last time we visited Adams Park Picture: Jon Lewis

KARL ROBINSON COLUMN We've come a long way since our last league trip to Wycombe

Oxford United head coach Karl Robinson with directors Horst Geicke (centre) and Anindya Bakrie Picture: David Fleming

OPINION Clarity on ownership would take excitement up another notch

We’ve had some tough games in the last few weeks, but you stuck with us all the way through Picture: David Fleming

KARL ROBINSON COLUMN Let’s make our connection as strong as ever this year

Mark Sykes, Elliott Moore and Jordan Thorniley are among the players set to leave Oxford United this summer as things stand

PREMIUM Tying down key players could be more important than new signings

Oxford United have an exciting year ahead of them in 2022 Picture: David Fleming

PREMIUM Our Oxford United Christmas wish list

We're aiming to take our away form into today's game against Wigan Picture: Simon Hall

KARL ROBINSON COLUMN Win over Wigan would be a perfect early Christmas present

We’re expecting more than 2,000 Oxford United fans to make the trip to MK Dons Picture: David Fleming

KARL ROBINSON COLUMN Big away following will be huge boost at end of tiring week

Oxford United's win over Sheffield Wednesday in October was a rare victory over a side in the top half Picture: Richard Parkes

PREMIUM Regular wins against top-half sides is next box to tick off

Pic Hinksey Stream.

Oxfordshire Greens say £4 million fine levied against Thames Water is “a drop in the ocean”

We stuck together on Tuesday and must do the same this afternoon Picture: David Fleming

KARL ROBINSON COLUMN Our character has shone through in difficult week

Dr Nathan Ley, Liberal Democrat County Councillor for Abingdon North

Councillor says his first six months have been a 'whirlwind'

An Oxford United win tomorrow truly would be a triumph over adversity Picture: David Fleming

PREMIUM The odds weren’t stacked against Oxford United on Tuesday - they certainly are tomorrow

We need to use the hurt from Tuesday’s defeat at Bristol Rovers in this tough run of fixtures Picture: Steve Edmunds

KARL ROBINSON COLUMN We must channel the hurt from Tuesday into another big game