On Sat Feb 26th, Oxford United hosts Cambridge United at The Kassam Stadium in a League One match. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cold day, and temperatures reaching a maximum of only 2 degrees, which will make playing unpleasant. Oxford United is fresh off their 1-0 shutout win against Crewe Alexandra. Ciaron Brown struck first for Oxford United in the 65th minute on a feed from Luke McNally, and that was all the excitement the two teams could muster In the end, Crewe Alexandra was frustrated by Oxford United’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Oxford United ended the match with the shutout victory. Oxford United is looking for direction having 5 win and 4 losses in their last 10 matches, while cambridge United sits at 12th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 2-0 shutout win against Plymouth Argyle. Sam Smith struck first for Cambridge United in the 7th minute, then Jack Lankester added another in the 43rd minute In the end, Plymouth Argyle couldn’t muster any offence and Cambridge United ran away with the shutout win. Cambridge United should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 18 points in their last 10 matches.
On the 7th of August, Cambridge United hosted Oxford United at the Abbey Stadium in their last match together. Cambridge United and Oxford United battled to a 1-1 draw. Steve Seddon scored the first goal for Oxford United in the 42nd minute, then Joe Ironside tied it up for Cambridge United in the 78th minute earning Cambridge United at least a draw.
Sam Smith has been the most prolific scorer on Cambridge United in his last five matches with 3 goals. Cameron Brannagan has been the most effective weapon for Oxford United lately. The English midfielder has netted 3 goals in his last 5 matches.