Team News, Form and Prediction as Oxford United Travel to Bristol Rovers
BRISTOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 13: General view outside the stadium prior to the Papa John's Trophy match between Bristol Rovers and Chelsea U21 at Memorial Stadium on October 13, 2021 in Bristol, England. (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images)
Oxford United will be looking to bounce back from Tuesday night’s defeat against Barnsley when they travel to Bristol Rovers.
The U’s have now suffered back-to-back home defeats against promotion rivals but have also picked up a win in each of their last two away games.
Bristol Rovers were also on the end of a 1-0 home loss on Tuesday night with defeat against Exeter, and they are without a win in six in all competitions. The Gas have also lost their last three home matches.
Sam Long and Joe Bennett both picked up injuries against the Tykes but there could be returns for Josh Murphy and former Gas man, Billy Bodin.
Jordan Rossiter and Grant Ward are absent for the hosts while James Wilson and George Friend are both doubts.
Oxford won the reverse fixture earlier this season but the Gas are unbeaten in the previous four, winning three.
Predicted line-up: Jamie Cumming, Greg Leigh, Ciaron Brown, Elliott Moore, Fin Stevens, Josh McEachran, Marcus McGuane, Cameron Brannagan, Tyler Goodrham, Ruben Rodrigues, Mark Harris.
Prediction: Bristol Rovers 2-2 Oxford United.