{"id":604342,"date":"2021-11-14T13:46:45","date_gmt":"2021-11-14T18:46:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=604342"},"modified":"2021-11-14T13:46:45","modified_gmt":"2021-11-14T18:46:45","slug":"oxford-united-ipswich-town-fa-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/11\/14\/oxford-united-ipswich-town-fa-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Oxford United Weekly Round-Up: Ipswich Town Draw and FA Cup Second Round Opponents Confirmed"},"content":{"rendered":"

It has been another busy week at Oxford United<\/a> with it ending in a goalless draw in a League One match against Ipswich Town. Elsewhere, the U’s will face Sutton United in the second round of the FA Cup<\/a> should they beat Bristol Rovers in a replay, while there has also been a major injury blow for boss, Karl Robinson.<\/p>\n

Oxford United Weekly Round-Up: League Draw, Injury News and FA Cup Round Two Opponents Confirmed<\/h2>\n

U’s or Gas Draw Sutton United in FA Cup Second Round<\/h3>\n

Oxford United or Bristol Rovers have been drawn at home against Sutton United in the second round of the FA Cup.<\/p>\n

The two sides played out a 2-2 draw at Grenoble Road while Sutton edged past Hayes & Yeading United in the first round.<\/p>\n

The match will be played on the weekend between Friday, December 3 and Monday, December 6, with the first-leg replay at the Memorial Stadium coming on Tuesday, November 16.<\/p>\n

Robinson Shortlisted for Manager of the Month<\/h3>\n

On Wednesday, Oxford boss Karl Robinson made the shortlist for the League One Manager of the Month for October.<\/p>\n

The head coach guided his side to four wins from five, losing only against table-topping Plymouth Argyle.<\/p>\n

However, Ryan Lowe of the Pilgrims picked up the award when announced on Friday. Wycombe Wanderers boss Gareth Ainsworth and Rotherham United’s Paul Warne also made the list.<\/p>\n

ACL Injury for Oxford United Midfielder<\/h3>\n

Oxford will be without midfielder Alex Rodriguez Gorrin after the 28-year-old suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the FA Cup clash against Bristol Rovers.<\/p>\n

The Spaniard went for a scan earlier in the week which has revealed the extent of the injury. He will now see a specialist in the coming days.<\/p>\n

The midfielder joined the club from Motherwell<\/a> in 2019 and has become an integral part of the way Karl Robinson’s side plays, racking up 101 appearances.<\/p>\n

Elechi Joins The Whites<\/h3>\n

Defender Michael Elechi has joined Southern League Premier Division South side, Salisbury.<\/p>\n

The 20-year-old, who made three appearances while on loan at Chippenham Town already this season, joins Steve Claridge’s side on a one-month loan deal.<\/p>\n

Goalless Draw Against Ipswich Town<\/h3>\n

On Saturday, Oxford played out a goalless draw at Portman Road against Ipswich Town. In a tale of two halves, the U’s squandered chances from Mark Sykes, James Henry and Jordan Thorniley while the Tractor Boys struck the woodwork on two occasions.<\/p>\n

Despite the result, Oxford remain in sixth spot in League One while Paul Cook’s side also stay in ninth.<\/p>\n

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