In-form Oxford United have made a bright start to League One, picking up four points from their opening two games and progressing to the second round of the Carabao Cup. Karl Robinson’s side have come up against sides that will be pushing for promotion in Sunderland and Peterborough United, and a visit to Blackpool this weekend will be no different.
Blackpool Welcome In-Form Oxford United
Oxford Face Another Tricky Away Day
The U’s could have faced a tricky start to the season with a trip to Sunderland and home tie against Peterborough United – two sides pushing for promotion this season – but Robinson’s side have picked up four points.
Peterborough were also the victims as the U’s progressed to the second round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night, giving them an almost perfect start.
Again, though, the U’s face tough opposition this Saturday as they head to Blackpool. The Seasiders have made an unbeaten start to League One, beating Bristol Rovers 2-0 on the opening day before overcoming Southend United 3-1 at Roots Hall the following week. However, they were dumped out of the cup on penalties against League Two Macclesfield Town.
Oxford will fancy themselves at Bloomfield Road. Last season, Jordan Graham scored the winner as the U’s won 1-0, the pivotal result that turned the clubs fortune as they edged clear of the drop.
Back to the First Choice Eleven?
Robinson made seven changes for their Carabao Cup tie but started with the same eleven in both league games. It’s likely the Oxford could stick with the same line-up after resting key players on Tuesday night. The only change Robinson could make is whether he chooses John Mousinho or Elliott Moore to partner Rob Dickie in defence.
Blackpool have plenty of options in attack that could test this new-look U’s defence. Armand Gnanduillet and Nathan Delfouneso have both scored two in three games, while Jay Spearing is a crucial part of the Seasiders’ midfield.
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