Michael Appleton takes his team to Greater Manchester to do battle against Bury.
He’ll be hoping for a performance but also an injury free afternoon. Its the last match before Xmas so he’ll be looking to for a boost going into the busy period.
Bury Team News:
Bury team last match:1 Williams,2 Jones(Miller 72mins),19 Soares,30 Bedeau,3 Leigh,20 Burgess,16 Danns Booked,4 Etuhu,10 Mayor,11 Pope,12 Vaughan
Subs:15 Dudley,21 Rachubka,23 Walker,24 Hope,29 Miller,34 Styles,35 Cooney
Player to watch: Tom Pope
The 6ft 3 centre forward has a good strike rate of 1 in 3 matches for the Shakers.
Oxford United Team News:
Oxford Utd team last match:1 Eastwood,16 Edwards(Carroll 80mins),5 Nelson,6 Martin(Dunkley 4mins),28 Johnson,11 MacDonald,18 Rothwell,14 Ruffels,19 Hall(Hemmings 68mins),21 Roberts,20 Taylor
Subs:4 Lundstram,10 Maguire,13 Buchel,15 Hemmings,23 Ledson,33 Dunkley,35 Carroll
Player to watch: Robbie Hall
Improving his fitness every game.
Match Facts & Stats
Full name
Bury Football Club
Nickname
The Shakers
Founded
1885; 131 years ago
Stadium
Gigg Lane, Bury, Greater Manchester
Stadium capacity
11,840
Chairman
Stewart Day
Manager
Chris Brass
Match Prediction:
Bury 0 Oxford 0
Next Fixtures:
Monday 26th December 2016
League One
Oxford Utd v Northampton
KO 15:00hrs
