Oxford vs Barnsley

Barnsley registered back-to-back victories with a fine performance on the road against the U's. Goals in either half from Bobby Thomas and Nicky Cadden ...

The hosts' barrage of long balls only increased as time went on, as did their propensity to use set-plays. There were moments of real quality in the building of moves, in and around the U's box. The game became stop/start with United midfielder Cameron Brannagan three times falling to the turf in pain. Despite a bright and dominant-looking start in Oxford, it was our hosts who had the first opportunity on the night. His first Reds goal, and crucial. A little period of frustration seemed to interrupt Barnsley.

Oxford United host Barnsley in League One this evening. Here, a handful of our writers issue their score predictions for the tie...

“Oxford United pose a threat for sure. “The Tykes suffered a couple of disappointing defeats before returning to winning ways last time out. Frankly, they’re not good enough to do so at the moment, and I can see them struggling here too.

Goals from Bobby Thomas and Nicky Cadden earned the visitors victory despite Elliott Moore pulling a goal back. The victory moved Barnsley five points clear ...

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