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Oxford United expect no favours amid Wrexham preparation

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The U’s were defeated 1-0 away at Derby County on the weekend, with rivals West Bromwich Albion securing a 2-0 win over Preston North End to inflict more misery onto the Yellows.

Bloomfield’s men are now five points from safety with a game in hand on Blackburn Rovers one place above them, with the task ahead of them looking increasingly difficult as they welcome promotion-pushing Wrexham to the Kassam on Tuesday evening.

The weekend showed that Oxford cannot rely on other teams to assist them in their quest for Championship survival.

“You can’t expect any favours from anyone else,” the Yellows boss insisted.

“Our future is up to us and we have to make it happen.

“Our job is very clear on what we need to do in the next three games.

“We can’t take anything for granted. We have to go and make something happen.

Oxford United’s Ciaron Brown heads the ball (Image: Jason Dawson)

“We have to go and create our own destiny and that’s what we’ll be looking to go and do.”

Morale across the fanbase was low after the loss at Pride Park with many considering the U’s all but doomed.

“I absolutely understand that. We’re all emotional. We all, in terms of we love our football, right?

“You’re not going to find anyone who loves their football more than me, who cares about winning more than me. I hate losing with a passion and it hurts. And it affects us all.

Oxford United’s Brodie Spencer challenges Derby County’s Carlton Morris (Image: Jason Dawson)

“That’s just human reaction. If you’re going to try and claim it isn’t, then you’re lying. We’re all disappointed.

“We’re all down. But you have to lose that very quickly because football moves on, life moves on. We’ve got another opportunity tomorrow evening to correct what we were unable to do on Saturday.”

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The U’s have fielded a consistent starting XI on the past run of nine matches which has seen them defeat on only two occasions.

Oxford United’s Jamie Donley lines up a shot (Image: Jason Dawson)

This has helped conjure consistent performances over a relatively successful spell, but the Derby game felt like a fork in the road for the team, with some players looking burnt out and off the pace.

When asked if there would be changes for the welcoming of Wrexham in midweek, Bloomfield replied: “I would say possibly and possibly not.

“I think it’s really important that I try and strike the balance between consistency but freshness and we’ve spent some time with the players and we’ll be sending out a team tomorrow evening that we believe can compete in the manner that we need to compete.





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Oxford United Women announce Peterborough United friendly

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The U’s finished fourth in the National League South in the 2025/26 season behind champions Watford, Plymouth Argyle and AFC Bournemouth.

Liam Gilbert oversaw an upturn in form with Oxford since being reappointed as head coach in November.

Peterborough won promotion from the National League Division One Midlands – the fourth tier – last season, winning the league with an eight-point margin.

The Posh will travel to the MGroup Stadium, the home of Oxford City, for the pre-season clash.

The fixture will take place on Wednesday, June 15 with kick-off scheduled for 7:30PM.

The U’s announced that four players had left the club at the end of last season in Holly Turner, Lucy Trinder, Maddison Millington-Stanbury and Maya Kendell.

Having retained a strong core of players, the Gilbert’s side added a star signing earlier this month with the addition of Sophie Quirk from rivals Bournemouth.

The 24-year-old scored a staggering 29 goals in 33 games for the Cherries last term and will add a new attacking threat to United who are keen to seriously compete for promotion next season.

Quirk said upon her arrival: “There is so much ambition in the Club and everyone has been so welcoming to me which makes me look forward.”





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West Brom to seal Falkirk striker deal amid Oxford interest

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League One club Oxford had a bid rejected for the 22-year-old last month, according to Pete O’Rourke , with the Baggies and newly-promoted Championship side Lincoln City also seeing offers denied.

West Brom have since progressed in their talks for the centre forward and have reportedly reached an agreement to secure Stewart’s services.

The former Queens Park Rangers trainee scored 10 goals in 21 appearances for Falkirk in the second half of last season, with the Bairns finishing sixth in the Scottish top tier.

Celtic’s Julian Araujo (left) and Falkirk’s Barney Stewart battle for the ball during the William Hill Premiership match at Celtic Park, Glasgow (Image: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

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He has visited Birmingham and accepted the opportunity to play for James Morrison’s side, according to @talkwba , with Stewart wanting the move.

Contract details are still to be finalised with the signing announcement to follow.

The SFWA Young Player of the Year had addressed transfer links previously, saying: “It is insane.

“If it was to happen it would be a massive step and a quick rise if it does happen and one I would have to take in my stride.”

Oxford currently have strikers Nik Prelec and Mark Harris on their books but supporters are keen to see the club add a more prolific goal scorer to the ranks.





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Russell Martin agrees deal to be Leicester City head coach

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Martin has agreed a deal with the Foxes, who are the early bookmakers’ favourites to be promoted, to take over as head coach in League One after the club was relegated from the Championship last season.

Ex-U’s head coach Rowett took Leicester down in 23rd place after being sacked by Oxford back in December.

Rowett had taken over from Marti Cifuentes who was sacked in January following a 2-1 defeat to Matt Bloomfield’s Yellows.

Ex-Leicester City manager Gary Rowett (Image: Richard Sellers/PA Wire)

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Former Queens Park Rangers boss Cifuentes had Leicester in 14th at the time and six points away from the play-off places but the club were then hit with a six-point deduction in February for breaching EFL financial rules.

Leicester’s new man charge has been out of work since being sacked by Scottish giants Rangers in October after a poor start to the Scottish Premiership season.

Rangers manager Russell Martin with Connor Barron (Image: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

Martin previously took Southampton to the Premier League via the Championship play-offs in 2023/24.

He began his managerial career with MK Dons after retiring with the club before moving to Swansea City in 2021 where he spent two years.

The 40-year-old was a defender in his playing days, appearing in 586 matches across his career, 309 of which were for Norwich City.





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