U’s off to a flyer

Oldham Ath (4-4-2): Ben Wilson, Brian Wilson, Clarke, Gerrard, Hunt, McLaughlin, Fane, Green (Obadeyi 59), Banks (Flynn 75), Davies (Duffus 75), Holloway.

Unused subs: Dummigan, Flynn, Edmundson, Stott, Fawns.

Booked: McLaughlin.

Oxford Utd (4-4-1-1): Eastwood, Ribeiro, Nelson, Williamson, Johnson, Henry, Ledson, Ruffels, Rothwell (Carroll 71), Payne, Thomas (Obika 65).

Unused subs: Shearer, Martin, Xemi, Napa, Hall.

Booked: Rothwell, Williamson.

Scorers: Thomas 39, Ruffels 71

Referee: David Webb (County Durham).