Oxford United’s search for a first league win under Des Buckingham continues when the U’s welcome Burton.
After defeat at Cheltenham, a draw against Bolton and a loss at Peterborough, Oxford played out a 1-1 draw with Reading.
Burton are without a win in their last six league games, losing five. They have only scored twice in those six fixtures.
Ruben Rodrigues should be available after missing the game at Reading through injury but Sam Long, Stephan Negru, Greg Leigh, Kyle Edwards and Marcus Browne are all out.
Tom Hamer is a doubt for the Brewers through injury, while Oxford loanee Steve Seddon will miss the game. However, another former U’s player in Max Crocombe is their first-choice goalkeeper.
Burton won the last time the two teams met but the U’s were victorious in the previous six and were unbeaten in seven.
Predicted line-up: James Beadle, Ciaron Brown, Jordan Thorniley, Elliott Moore, Fin Stevens, Marcus McGuane, Cameron Brannagan, Ruben Rodrigues, Josh Murphy, Stanley Mills, Mark Harris.
Prediction: Oxford United 2-0 Burton Albion
