What a week for Oxford United. On Tuesday night, the Us brushed away Championship side, Brentford, in the first round of the Capital One Cup after recording a comprehensive 4-0 victory at Griffin Park. Then, on Thursday, the League Two side announced the signing of former Everton trainee and England Under 20 international, John Lundstram. […] READ MORE
Author: Dale Ventham, Editor
Dale joined LWOF in 2015 but had to leave the site two years later due to his full-time work commitments. He returned in 2019 and was made an editor in 2020. He writes mainly about Oxford United and 1.FC Union Berlin.
dale_oufc Brentford lose buzz as Oxford record comfortable Cup win
30 years on from Oxford United’s famous League Cup win, the U’s made a fantastic start to this seasons campaign, beating Championship side Brentford 4-0 at Griffin Park. Although the Bees fielded a relatively young squad, League Two Oxford put in a sublime performance against a side that reached the Championship playoffs last season. Capital […] READ MORE
Oxford Left Frustrated as Crawley Town Claim Draw
Oxford United ended their League Two opener in disappointment as recently relegated Crawley Town earned a point when the sides met at the Kassam Stadium. The Us, who are tipped as one of the league’s early favourites to gain promotion to League One this season, dominated large spells of the physical encounter, but a goal […] READ MORE
U’s Final Friendly Ends in Stalemate
Oxford United have played their final pre-season friendly as the U’s and League One Coventry City played out a goalless draw. The game certainly didn’t lack entertainment, and the League Two side will be very pleased with the performance against a higher opposition, despite failing to score. U’s Final Friendly Ends in Stalemate Michael Appleton’s side, wearing […] READ MORE
The U’s strike past Eastleigh
Oxford United continued their pre-season campaign with a win over National Premier side Eastleigh. The match was surrounded by a number of ‘formers’, which included past United players Jack Midson, Yemi Odubade and Josh Payne, as well as club legend, James Constable. The U’s strike past Eastleigh All four started the game for Eastleigh, and […] READ MORE
The favourites for promotion in League Two: Part 2 – Oxford United
Last Word On Sports have already looked at the favourites Portsmouth. In this edition, we’ll take a look at the side that the bookies are saying will be giving the south-coast club a run for their money, Oxford United. The U’s had a disappointing season last time out, but a strong end to the season, […] READ MORE
The favourites for promotion in League Two: Part 1 – Portsmouth
Last week, Last Word On Sports brought you the latest promotion odds in League Two. Over the next couple of weeks, we will look, in depth, at the top three sides that have been made favourites for promotion, Portsmouth, Oxford United and Leyton Orient. We begin with the leagues favourite for promotion, Portsmouth. New manager […] READ MORE
League Two Promotion Odds
As the new League Two season draws closer, we take a look at the latest promotion odds, including the summer signings that the favourites have made. League Two Promotion Odds Portsmouth 9/2 Portsmouth are the current frontrunners to win League Two. Under new management with Paul Cook, the man who won promotion from League […] READ MORE
League Two: A Round-Up of Recent News
With the League Two season over, it’s time to take a look at all of the past few weeks’ events, including transfers, managerial departures and arrivals, and a glance at all of the new teams in the division. Accrington Stanley Accrington Stanley boss John Coleman has already made some vital summer transfers as his […] READ MORE
League Two End of Season Review
So another season of League Two football has come to an end and following their win in the playoffs, Southend United have won promotion and will join Bury, Shrewsbury Town and Burton Albion in League One next season. At the other end of the table, it was misery for Tranmere Rovers, who ended their 94 […] READ MORE
About Author
Dale Ventham, Editor
Dale joined LWOF in 2015 but had to leave the site two years later due to his full-time work commitments. He returned in 2019 and was made an editor in 2020. He writes mainly about Oxford United and 1.FC Union Berlin.