Oxford United’s quest for an away win continues, but under the guidance of manager Des Buckingham, they have managed to pick up valuable points in recent matches against Luton and Portsmouth. Despite facing tough competition at home against promotion contenders like Norwich, Preston, and Stoke, Oxford has managed to come out on top.
The challenge became even greater when Burnley came to visit, but Oxford showed their strength by remaining unbeaten at home after four league games. Although they suffered defeats in their away matches, the performances were still commendable. A mistake cost them valuable points at Coventry, while losing their lead at Ewood Park and Ashton Gate was a bitter pill to swallow.
Just like against Burnley, Oxford faced a tough task on the road as they visited recently-relegated Luton. Unfortunately, defensive errors led to the Hatters taking a two-goal lead. However, Tyler Goodrham managed to pull one back just before halftime, giving Oxford a glimmer of hope.
In the words of manager Des Buckingham, “We need to learn from our mistakes and continue to improve on our performances. It’s a long season ahead, and we need to stay focused.”
Oxford captain Jack Stevens echoed these sentiments, saying, “We have shown resilience and determination in our matches. We just need to work on ironing out the errors that have cost us points.”
Despite the setbacks, Oxford United remains optimistic about the season ahead. With a strong home record and promising performances, they are determined to turn their fortunes around and secure more wins on the road.