Michael Appleton – Facing leaders Sheffield United is perfect to inspire Oxford United reaction

THE prospect of facing the league leaders should be enough to ensure Oxford United do not repeat their flat display from the weekend, according to boss Michael Appleton. Michael Appleton – Facing leaders Sheffield United is perfect to inspire Oxford United reaction

RUGBY UNION: Oxford Harlequins and Banbury win, but Witney and Grove suffer heavy defeats

OXFORD Harlequins continued their fine form with a 24-6 win over Chippenham at Marston Ferry Road. RUGBY UNION: Oxford Harlequins and Banbury win, but Witney and Grove suffer heavy defeats

Toni Martinez enjoying physical education at Oxford United on loan from West Ham

TONI Martinez believes the physicality of Sky Bet League One means he is experiencing a steep learning curve on loan at Oxford United. Toni Martinez enjoying physical education at Oxford United on loan from West Ham

Quartet train at Oxford United in bid to prove fitness for Sheffield United clash

THE four players who missed Oxford United's defeat to Bristol Rovers on Saturday with minor injuries all trained this morning. Quartet train at Oxford United in bid to prove fitness for Sheffield United clash

Ryan Ledson admits direct sides cause Oxford United problems

RYAN Ledson admitted Oxford United need to improve the way they deal with direct opponents after Bristol Rovers completed a league double with a 2-0 win at the Kassam Stadium. Ryan Ledson admits direct sides cause Oxford United problems

We need to adapt better, says Oxford United defender Phil Edwards

OXFORD United must adjust quickly to handle the unpredictable Kassam Stadium playing surface, according to right back Phil Edwards. We need to adapt better, says Oxford United defender Phil Edwards

Oxford United boss Michael Appleton bemoans 'pub football' goals

MICHAEL Appleton was unhappy to see Oxford United concede “pub football” goals as a flat performance saw them lose 2-0 to Bristol Rovers. Oxford United boss Michael Appleton bemoans 'pub football' goals

Oxford United 0, Bristol Rovers 2 (O Clarke 17, Sinclair 36)

OXFORD United’s impressive run of form hit a brick wall as a jaded performance saw them lose at home to Bristol Rovers. Oxford United 0, Bristol Rovers 2 (O Clarke 17, Sinclair 36)

MICHAEL APPLETON COLUMN: We are full of confidence but know there can be no let-up

IT’S good to be back home again today when we welcome Bristol Rovers to Grenoble Road. MICHAEL APPLETON COLUMN: We are full of confidence but know there can be no let-up

Oxford United boss Michael Appleton vows: I'll play it safe with injuries

OXFORD United boss Michael Appleton says he will take no chances when making a decision on Chris Maguire and Rob Hall’s availability. Oxford United boss Michael Appleton vows: I'll play it safe with injuries

Reluctant wide man Liam Sercombe happy to dig in for Oxford United

LIAM Sercombe says he is very happy to sacrifice the strongest aspects of his game if it will help Oxford United continue to turn up the heat in the race for the play-offs. Reluctant wide man Liam Sercombe happy to dig in for Oxford United

Sam Long signs new deal at Oxford United

Sam Long has become the second Oxford United player in a week to extend his stay at the club. Sam Long signs new deal at Oxford United

Celebrate in the summer if you've deserved it, now it’s business time for Oxford United – Michael Appleton

OXFORD United’s players were allowed a moment on Wednesday night to celebrate reaching Wembley – before Michael Appleton’s instincts kicked into gear. Celebrate in the summer if you've deserved it, now it’s business time for Oxford United – Michael Appleton

Simon Eastwood focus is on Wembley throughout March – but only on play-off front

SIMON Eastwood says Oxford United’s sole focus now is Wembley – but it is not on the Checkatrade Trophy final. Simon Eastwood focus is on Wembley throughout March – but only on play-off front

Oxford United boss expects Kassam Stadium pitch worries to persist for rest of the season

THE Kassam Stadium pitch has had an 18-day break, but Oxford United are not expecting its condition to significantly improve before the end of the season. Oxford United boss expects Kassam Stadium pitch worries to persist for rest of the season

Conor McAleny's haul against Chesterfield earned him membership of exclusive club at Oxford United

CONOR McAleny’s treble for Oxford United at Chesterfield saw the on-loan Everton forward join an exclusive club. Conor McAleny's haul against Chesterfield earned him membership of exclusive club at Oxford United

From the boardroom column: Wembley trip should be enjoyed by all connected with Oxford United

Our weekly column with Oxford United’s managing director Greig Box Turnbull on the latest news from in and around club From the boardroom column: Wembley trip should be enjoyed by all connected with Oxford United

Tickets for Oxford United's Checkatrade Trophy final go on sale to this morning

TICKETS for Oxford United’s Checkatrade Trophy final at Wembley will go on sale to season ticket holders today. Tickets for Oxford United's Checkatrade Trophy final go on sale to this morning

Matty Taylor's handshake celebration for Bristol Rovers still riles Oxford United boss Michael Appleton

MATTY Taylor may have moved on from Bristol Rovers, but the ill-feeling over the striker’s goal celebration in August continues to rankle with Michael Appleton. Matty Taylor's handshake celebration for Bristol Rovers still riles Oxford United boss Michael Appleton

From the boardroom column: Wembley trip should be enjoyed by all connected with Oxford United

Our weekly column with Oxford United’s managing director Greig Box Turnbull on the latest news from in and around club From the boardroom column: Wembley trip should be enjoyed by all connected with Oxford United

Tickets for Oxford United's Checkatrade Trophy final go on sale to this morning

TICKETS for Oxford United’s Checkatrade Trophy final at Wembley will go on sale to season ticket holders today. Tickets for Oxford United's Checkatrade Trophy final go on sale to this morning

Two league games rescheduled after Oxford United reach Wembley

OXFORD United have announced the rearrangement of two fixtures in the wake of reaching the Checkatrade Trophy final. Two league games rescheduled after Oxford United reach Wembley

Luton Town 2 (Vassell 72, Hylton 83), Oxford United 3 (Edwards 9, Johnson 69 & 85)

MARVIN Johnson scored a stunning 85th-minute winner to send Oxford United into the Checkatrade Trophy final at Wembley after they had squandered a two-goal lead to Luton Town. Luton Town 2 (Vassell 72, Hylton 83), Oxford United 3 (Edwards 9, Johnson 69 & 85)