Oxford United bring a long professional history, distinctive yellow and royal blue colours, and a strong Oxfordshire identity to the English football landscape. Their modern profile connects the 1893 origins of Headington football with the Kassam Stadium era and the demands of the English professional game. The U’s remain defined by a recognisable crest, a regional rivalry with Swindon Town, and a football culture shaped by continuity, change and the enduring ambition to build a secure future in Oxford.
Oxford United Upcoming matches by league
EFL Trophy
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- Group South - 1
Exeter City
Oxford United
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- Group South - 1
Cheltenham
Oxford United
League One
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- Regular Season - 7
Oxford United
Cambridge United
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- Regular Season - 8
Doncaster
Oxford United
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- Regular Season - 9
Oxford UnitedNo H2HStockport County
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- Regular Season - 10
Notts CountyNo H2HOxford United
Oxford United Last matches by league
League One
League Cup
Friendlies Clubs
Championship
FA Cup
Oxford United Team Roster
The latest recorded Oxford United squad contains 28 players: six attackers, ten defenders, nine midfielders and three goalkeepers. Attack includes M. Harris and G. O’Donkor, with emerging options such as A. Elliott-Wheeler and Kasway Burton. Defensive depth features C. Brown, F. Kent, M. Helik, P. Kioso and R. Roosken. The midfield group includes C. Brannagan, A. Ramsey, A. Emakhu, S. Dembele, T. Goodrham and Jeon Jin-Woo. Goalkeeping is represented by J. Cumming, S. Eastwood and M. Marriott. The roster therefore spans all four main playing positions without implying a settled matchday lineup.
position Goalkeeper
position Defender
Frankie Kent
Samuel Patrick Robert Long
Ciaron Maurice Brown
Michał Sławomir Helik
Ruben Roosken
Brodie Gilmore Spencer
Gregory Alex Leigh
James Golding
Jack Currie
Peter Kioso
position Midfielder
Kai Andrews
Cameron Mark Thomas Brannagan
Aaron James Ramsey
Jamie Carson McDonnell
Ben Siriki Dembélé
Jin-Woo Jeon
Louie Joseph Sibley
H. Bradney
M. Missanga
position Attacker
Mark Thomas Harris
Aidomo Emakhu
Tyler Charlie Goodrham
Gatlin O'Donkor
Leo Snowden
Aidan Elliott-Wheeler
Kasway Burton
Last Oxford United Coachs
Gary Rowett is Oxford United’s current head coach, having begun his latest recorded spell on 1 December 2024. His coaching timeline also includes Desmond Buckingham, whose Oxford United spell ran from November 2023 to December 2024, and Liam Manning, who led the club from March to November 2023. Karl Robinson held the role from March 2018 to February 2023, following Josep Clotet Ruiz from July 2017 to January 2018. The sequence records Rowett’s ongoing tenure alongside a succession of earlier appointments.
Gary Rowett
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Rowett | England | 1 December 2024 | |
| Desmond Buckingham | England | 1 November 2023 | 1 December 2024 |
| 1 March 2023 | 1 November 2023 | ||
| Karl Robinson | England | 1 March 2018 | 1 February 2023 |
| Josep Clotet Ruiz | Spain | 1 July 2017 | 1 January 2018 |
| Michael Antony Appleton | England | 1 July 2014 | 1 June 2017 |
| Gary Waddock | England | 1 March 2014 | 1 June 2014 |
Oxford United Transfers
The recent arrivals record, current, shows several forms of recruitment and return. F. Kent joined from Heart Of Midlothian as a free agent, while N. Prelec and R. Roosken are listed as transfers from Cagliari and Heracles. Return-from-loan entries include M. Ferdinan from AS Trencin, L. Sibley from Bradford, J. Golding from Southend and P. Kioso from Peterborough. Other recorded movements include loan arrivals R. Roosken from Huddersfield and C. Makosso from Luton, plus transfers involving A. Emakhu from Millwall and Jeon Jin-Woo from Jeonbuk Motors. The list is a recent sample, not a complete transfer total.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kai Andrews |
Coventry
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Loan | 27 August 2026 |
| R. Roosken |
Heracles
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| N. Prelec |
Cagliari
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| F. Kent |
Heart Of Midlothian
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| L. Sibley |
Bradford
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| M. Ferdinan |
AS Trencin
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| S. Negru |
Tranmere
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Return from loan | 30 May 2026 |
| P. Kioso |
Peterborough
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Return from loan | 30 May 2026 |
| O. Dale |
Plymouth
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Return from loan | 30 May 2026 |
| W. Goodwin |
Colchester
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Return from loan | 30 May 2026 |
| A. Elliott-Wheeler |
Brackley Town
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Return from loan | 30 May 2026 |
| T. Bradshaw |
Barnsley
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Return from loan | 30 May 2026 |
| S. Findlay |
Heart Of Midlothian
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Return from loan | 30 May 2026 |
| F. Barnsley |
Marine
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Return from loan | 30 May 2026 |
| J. Golding |
Southend
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Return from loan | 30 May 2026 |
The recent departures record, current, spans free-agent exits, transfers, loans and returns to parent clubs. H. Ter Avest and P. Płacheta are listed as free-agent departures to Willem II and Austin, while O. Romeny moved on loan to Fortuna Sittard. Recorded transfers include N. Prelec to Jagiellonia and M. Ingram to West Brom. Several loan returns went to former clubs, including B. Davies to Rangers, J. Donley to Tottenham, C. Makosso to Luton and Y. Konak to Brentford. Other free-agent exits include M. Peart-Harris and S. Findlay. This is a recent sample, not a complete departures total.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. De Keersmaecker |
Bristol City
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Loan | 31 August 2026 |
| S. Mills |
Preston
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Transfer | 26 August 2026 |
| S. Mills |
Preston
|
Transfer | 25 August 2026 |
| T. Bradshaw |
Rotherham
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Free agent | 4 August 2026 |
| W. Vaulks |
Tranmere
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Free agent | 2 August 2026 |
| H. ter Avest |
Willem II
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Free agent | 27 July 2026 |
| P. Płacheta |
Austin
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Free agent | 12 July 2026 |
| O. Romeny |
Fortuna Sittard
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Loan | 10 July 2026 |
| N. Prelec |
Jagiellonia
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Transfer | 9 July 2026 |
| J. Johnson |
Maidenhead
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| Jousha Johnson |
Maidenhead
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| S. Negru |
Swindon Town
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| W. Goodwin |
Gillingham
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| S. Findlay |
Heart Of Midlothian
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| M. Peart-Harris |
Middlesbrough
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
Taken together, the recorded movements show a squad changing through several mechanisms rather than a single transfer route. Non-loan arrivals are listed as transfers for N. Prelec, R. Roosken, A. Emakhu and Jeon Jin-Woo, alongside F. Kent’s free-agent move. Loan activity runs in both directions, with R. Roosken and C. Makosso arriving on loan while O. Romeny leaves on loan. The records also show players returning from temporary spells, including M. Ferdinan, L. Sibley, J. Golding and P. Kioso, while several Oxford loanees return to other clubs. Because the arrivals and departures are capped recent extracts and include repeated players across different movements, they indicate activity and changing registration status, not a complete window balance or net total. No transfer fees are recorded in these entries.
Leagues Oxford United has participated in
Oxford United’s recent competition record includes the Championship, FA Cup, League Cup and Friendlies Clubs, each with participation recorded through 2025. Piala Presiden also appears in the 2025 record. These entries are the most recent competitions represented in the profile. Historical participation includes the EFL Trophy and League One through 2023, plus League Two through 2015. FA Cup and League Cup records extend back to 2011, while Championship coverage begins in 2024. The list describes participation only, not results, honours or a current-season position.
More about Oxford United
Oxford United Football Club is the professional club representing Oxford, England, with roots reaching back to 1893. Founded as Headington F.C., it later became Headington United before adopting the Oxford United name in 1960. That long transition links the modern team with the city’s local football culture while placing it within the national English Football League system. Known as the U’s, Oxford United are identified with yellow and royal blue, colours that have remained central to the club’s visual character. The crest’s ox crossing a river connects the badge to Oxford’s heraldic identity and the city’s name. A longstanding rivalry with Swindon Town adds a strong regional dimension, with geography and history giving the fixture particular significance. The Kassam Stadium in Greater Leys has been the home venue since the club left the Manor Ground in 2001. The move marks one of the defining changes in the modern era, while the club’s continuing focus on long-term stadium development reflects an ongoing search for greater infrastructure autonomy. The ground remains part of Oxford United’s public identity and its relationship with the surrounding community. On the pitch, the club’s history includes a notable League Cup triumph at Wembley, alongside sustained participation across the professional tiers of English football. Its ecosystem combines established first-team football with pathways for developing talent and a structured coaching model. The ownership structure includes international business and sporting interests associated with Erick Thohir and Anindya Bakrie, while local administration and football operations remain important to the club’s governance. Together, heritage, colour, place and professional ambition define Oxford United’s durable profile.
Last matches statistics for Oxford United
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
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Aldershot Town
1 - 3
Oxford United
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Barnet
1 - 2
Oxford United
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Oxford United
3 - 1
Crawley Town
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Oxford United
2 - 0
Ipswich
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Leyton Orient
2 - 0
Oxford United
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2 / 6 |
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75 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
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Oxford United
2 - 2
Milton Keynes Dons
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Stevenage
1 - 2
Oxford United
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5 / 12 |
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70 | 22 | 4 | 1 |
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Huddersfield
3 - 1
Oxford United
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2 / 5 |
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0% | 13 | 2 | 6 |
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Leicester
0 - 4
Oxford United
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6 / 12 |
|
0% | 16 | 1 | 4 |
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Oxford United
3 - 0
Burton Albion
|
5 / 11 |
|
0% | 14 | 1 | 2 |
Detailed statistics Oxford United
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Oxford United vs Burton Albion
League One 2026 - 1564302
Leicester vs Oxford United
League One 2026 - 1564289
Stevenage vs Oxford United
League One 2026 - 1564255
Leyton Orient vs Oxford United
League Cup 2026 - 1567405
Millwall vs Oxford United
Championship 2025 - 1387097
Oxford United vs Sheffield Wednesday
Championship 2025 - 1387084
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2024-2025
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2023-2024
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2022-2023
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2021-2022
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2019-2020
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