The former U’s Chairman Kelvin Thomas is hoping to thwart the Christmas party in Oxford.
Michael Appleton is hoping the U’s form will hold over the festive period with 3 pts against the Cobblers. In February 9,559 fans watch the match in Oxford where the U’s lost 1-0.
The top two teams in League 2 last season face each other in League 1 with the U’s in 11th and the Cobblers in 15th.
Oxford Utd team last match:1 Eastwood,16 Edwards,5 Nelson,33 Dunkley,28 Johnson Booked,19 Hall Booked (Roberts 80mins),4 Lundstram,23 Ledson,11 MacDonald Booked,10 Maguire Booked,15 Hemmings(Taylor 90+2mins
Subs:13 Buchel,14 Ruffels,17 Giles,18 Rothwell,20 Taylor,21 Roberts,25 Raglan
The man of the moment with his goals this season.
Northampton team last match: David Cornell, Aaron Phillips, David Buchanan, Gabriel Zakuani, Lewin Nyatanga, Jak McCourt (sub Marc Richards 49), Matt Taylor, Paul Anderson (sub Alfie Potter 74), Sam Hoskins, John-Joe O`Toole, Alex Revell
Subs not used: Adam Smith, Harry Beautyman, Rod McDonald, Kenji Gorre, Joe Iaciofano
The Oxford born 35 year old has played at the top level and his left foot has earned him England caps.
Full name
Northampton Town Football Club
Founded
1897; 119 years ago
Ground
Sixfields Stadium
Capacity
7,798
Chairman
Kelvin Thomas
Manager
Rob Page
Oxford 2 Northampton 0
Scorers: Maguire and Hemmings
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