Oxford United will be looking to end their 13-game winless run when they visit Port Vale on Monday.
Liam Manning’s third game in charge ended in a third successive draw against league leaders, Sheffield Wednesday.
As for Vale, they are without a win in five, suffering three losses in that run including a 3-0 defeat against Accrington last time out.
The hosts are without Jack Stevens and Matty Taylor for this fixture, with the duo both currently on loan from Oxford. Lewis Cass and Ben Garrity are also missing through injury.
Oxford have been dealt an injury blow with Elliott Moore being subbed off against Wednesday with a suspected concussion.
The U’s put four past Vale without reply when the sides last met, with Taylor netting a brace. However, Oxford are without a win on the road against their opponents in their last four meetings, losing three.
Predicted line-up: Simon Eastwood, Brandon Fleming, Ciaron Brown, Stuart Findlay, Sam Long, Marcus McGuane, Cameron Brannagan, Marcus Browne, Josh Murphy, Tyler Goodrham, Kyle Joseph.
Prediction: Port Vale 1-2 Oxford United
