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Basham back to thwart U's with double strike

Former Oxford United player Steve Basham turned villain as he scored two goals to condemn his old side to their second home defeat in the league this season as Hayes & Yeading ran out 2-1 victors.



The defeat could not have come at a worse time for the U’s, who are now two points behind table-topping Stevenage with a game in hand following the Boro’s 4-0 demolition of Barrow last night.

With Anthony Tonkin suspended and Kevin Sandwith injured, Chris Wilder was forced to re-jig...
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Deering inks new two-year deal with U's

Teenage wing wizard Sam Deering has put pen to paper on a new, two-year deal with Oxford United. The 19-year-old has been in fine form for boss Chris Wilder since returning from a broken leg, and has pledged his immediate future to the club.



Deering, who has scored one goal in his 13 appearances this season, said: “I am enjoying my football and it is great to be part of what is happening here. The manager and coaches have been great with me and I feel that my game is developing all the...
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Oxford United v Hayes & Yeading Preview

Oxford United will look to extend their lead at the top of the table to four points when they take on Hayes & Yeading tonight at the Kassam Stadium.

The U’s sit one point ahead of Stevenage with a game in hand, and some of their key players are coming back to fitness at a vital part of the run-in.

James Constable could be involved for United after missing the Cambridge draw with an ankle injury, while captain Adam Murray could return to the match-day squad for the first time...
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Chalmers signing boosts United promotion-bid

Oxford United have bolstered their promotion-chasing squad further after clinching the signing of Aldershot player Lewis Chalmers.

The central midfielder has joined the U's on loan until the end of the season, and could prove vital in helping United over the finishing line.

The former Manchester City youth team player started his professional career at Altrincham in the Conference North, going on to make 73 appearances for the Cheshire side, scoring six times and becoming an ever-present...
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United held by spirited Cambridge as lead cut to four points

Oxford United’s lead at the top of the league was cut by two points after the U’s were held 1-1 by struggling Cambridge at the Abbey Stadium last night.

Stevenage’s 6-0 victory over Eastbourne Borough means Oxford now have a four-point cushion over their nearest promotion rivals following a hard-fought draw that saw them reduced to 10 men.  Former Cambridge left-back Anthony Tonkin received he marching orders in the second half as United were made to fight all the way for what could...
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