Ten recent Oxford United players to score on their debut

We take a look back at ten other players who hit the ground running, by scoring in their first U's appearance...

August 3, 2019

Sunderland 1, Oxford United 1

Summer signing Tariqe Fosu made an instant impact, putting the U's in front at the Stadium of Light.

September 4, 2018

Oxford United 3, Fulham Under 21s 0

Karl Robinson instructed Slavi Spasov, 16, to take the penalty - and he found the net to become Oxford United's youngest goalscorer.

February 3, 2018

Charlton Athletic 2, Oxford United 3

Todd Kane came straight into the side after a deadline day loan from Chelsea and his strike sparked a memorable late comeback at the Valley.

August 12, 2017

Oxford United 3, Portsmouth 0

A stunning start to life at Oxford United from Gino van Kessel, whose solo effort helped maintain a fast start under Pep Clotet.

August 8, 2017

Oxford United 3, Cheltenham Town 4 (aet)

Xemi put the U's 3-1 up before half-time with a long-range effort, but it went downhill from there.

January 28, 2017

Oxford United 3, Newcastle United 0

A dream start for West Ham loanee Toni Martinez, whose header sealed a brilliant FA Cup win.

August 6, 2016

Oxford Utd 1, Chesterfield 1

Wes Thomas was quick to open his account, on Oxford United's first game back in League One.

January 23, 2016

Portsmouth 0, Oxford United 1

Jordan Bowery scored some crucial goals in Oxford United's promotion push, but none were more important than the winner at Fratton Park.

March 28, 2014

Oxford United 2, Carlisle United 1

Kyle Vassell's only goal for the U's was as vital as it was spectacular, settling a tight game to ease the side's relegation worries.

February 1, 2014

Oxford United 2, AFC Wimbledon 1

Veteran striker David Connolly's lob gave caretaker boss Mickey Lewis a first win in charge.

Pictures by David Fleming, Richard Parkes, Damian Halliwell and Antony Moore