Oxford United began life post-Des Buckingham with a 4-0 thumping on the road at Leeds.
The hosts dominated the first half but only headed into the break with a one-goal lead. However, after the break, the floodgates opened.
Here are three talking points from the game.
Oxford United Lose at Leeds
Gifted Goals
It was always going to be a difficult afternoon at Elland Road but with Oxford shooting themselves in the foot on several occasions, it was made much easier for the hosts.
Przemyslaw Placheta conceded possession for the first goal, while Will Vaulks and Mark Harris were also at fault for the third and fourth goals respectively.
The U’s conceded possession to easily throughout the 90, and struggled to get any attacking rhythm together.
Despite that, Oxford did have chances themselves. Placheta blazed one over when one-on-one while Ciaron Brown came close with a header from a free-kick after the restart.
Difference in Class
There was some talk on The Dub earlier in the week that Leeds have spent more just on their goalkeepers than the U’s have on their entitled defence.
Not only that, but there squad is made up of some top-class international players and former Premier League stars, while Oxford’s squad remains that in large parts of a League One outfit.
Needless to say, and we’ve said this before, defeats against the likes of Leeds, Sheffield United and Middlesbrough won’t define the season but they are confident-sapping results.
Jamie Cumming
Ending on a positive note, it was another impressive display between the sticks from Jamie Cumming, and the scoreline would have been worse were it not for him.
The former Chelsea man made a string of key saves during the game, with a couple coming when the U’s were only one-goal down.
Despite conceding four, the saves should do his confidence some good ahead of what are must-win games against Cardiff and Plymouth next.
