{"id":512486,"date":"2019-08-27T03:00:59","date_gmt":"2019-08-27T07:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/?p=512486"},"modified":"2019-08-26T16:10:02","modified_gmt":"2019-08-26T20:10:02","slug":"oxford-host-millwall-in-carabao-cup-clash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2019\/08\/27\/oxford-host-millwall-in-carabao-cup-clash\/","title":{"rendered":"Oxford Host Millwall In Carabao Cup Clash"},"content":{"rendered":"

Oxford United<\/a> host Millwall in the second of the Carabao Cup this evening as Karl Robinson’s side look to end a run of three successive league defeats.<\/p>\n

Robinson’s side followed up defeats against Blackpool<\/a> and Burton Albion<\/a> with a loss at Bristol Rovers<\/a> on Saturday, while Millwall have made a steady start to their Championship campaign.<\/p>\n

Oxford Host Millwall in Carabao Cup<\/h2>\n

The U’s in Need of a Win<\/h3>\n

Oxford made a bright start to the season, drawing at Sunderland<\/a> and recording wins against Peterborough United<\/a> in both the league and the first round of this cup competition<\/a>. But the three defeats have seen the U’s drop to 17th in League One.<\/p>\n

As for Millwall, they’ve suffered just one defeat this season, but it was a 4-0 drubbing at Fulham<\/a>. They opened the season with a win against Preston before picking up a point at West Brom. They then overcame the Baggies in the first round of the cup.<\/p>\n

A win against Sheffield Wednesday and a draw at Middlesbrough fell either side of their loss in West London.<\/p>\n

Stick or Twist?<\/h3>\n

Despite a decent performance at Blackpool, Robinson may be concerned about certain areas on the pitch after their third successive defeat, and he may make changes. Matty Taylor<\/a> and Cameron Brannagan both picked up knocks at Rovers, so it’s likely Jamie Mackie and Alex Rodriguez Gorrin<\/a> will return. Defensively, it could be a good opportunity for Elliott Moore to prove his worth despite making his first league start at Rovers on Saturday.<\/p>\n

As for Millwall, Matt Smith and Tom Bradshaw have both scored twice this season, and Neil Harris has played a relatively consistent starting line-up this season. The visitors will fancy their chances having won their last two meetings at the Kassam Stadium and their recent form is stronger than the U’s.<\/p>\n

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