Oxford United will be looking to stretch their unbeaten run to nine games when they visit Accrington Stanley.
The U’s made it through to the third round of the FA Cup last weekend with a 4-1 win over Exeter City.
As for Stanley, they won 1-0 at home against Barnet to set up a third round tie – a third successive victory by that scoreline.
Oxford’s injury woes appear to be easing with Ciaron Brown, James Henry, Matty Taylor, Cameron Brannagan, Marcus Browne and Billy Bodin all featuring against the Grecians. Manager Karl Robinson is also confident about a return for Josh Murphy soon and Yanic Wildschut.
As for Stanley, they have nine players sidelined, including Ryan Astley, Joe Pritchard and top scorer Sean McConville.
Accrington have just two home wins from nine in the league this season while Oxford have picked up 12 points on the road this season.
The hosts won this fixture last season but the U’s enjoyed a 4-1 victory the season before. Oxford have three wins and one draw from the previous six meetings.
Predicted line-up: Simon Eastwood, Ciaron Brown, Stuart Findlay, Elliott Moore, Djavan Anderson, Marcus McGuane, Cameron Brannagan, Lewis Bate, Marcus Browne, Billy Bodin, Matty Taylor.
Prediction: Accrington Stanley 0-2 Oxford United
