2009–10 Oxford United F.C. season

English football club season April 2014 April 2014 Oxford United F.C. 2009–10 Chris Wilder Kelvin Thomas Kassam Stadium Conference Premier 3rd (promoted through play-offs) FA Cup 2nd Round FA Trophy 4th Round James Constable (22) James Constable (24) 11,963 (v Rushden & Diamonds 3 May 2010 (League Play-off Semi-final second leg)) 3,296 (v Thurrock 24 October 2009 (FA Cup)) 2008–09 2010–11 Oxford United F.C. season 2009–10 was the 61st season since Oxford United Football Club turned professional and their 4th season in the Conference Premier. It was their 116th year in existence as a football club and their 110th season of competitive football. In the previous season Oxford United finished seventh in the Conference Premier, four points and two places outside the play-offs after being docked five points for fielding an unregistered player. This article covers the period from 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010. During the pre-season, Alfie Potter was brought in on a season-long loan, Rhys Day was signed on a free transfer, and Andy Melville returned as first-team coach. The club also received a large cash windfall of at least £668,000 following the transfer of former player Dean Whitehead from Sunderland to Stoke City. United spent twenty games at the top of the table following seventeen victories from their first twenty-four games. However, only nine wins from the remaining games saw the team fall back into the play-off places, eventually finishing third. A 3–1 aggregate victory over Rushden & Diamonds in the play-offs saw United return to Wembley for the first time in 24 years to face York City. Goals from Matt Green, James Constable and Potter earned United a 3–1 victory that saw them return to the Football League. Once again James Constable was the club's top goalscorer in all competitions, scoring 24 times, 22 of those coming in the league, one in the FA Cup and one in the play-off final. Thirty-three players represented Oxford throughout the season, with five different nationalities represented. The attendance of 11,963 against Rushden & Diamonds in the play-off semi-final second leg was the highest home attendance of the season, as well as being the second highest ever recorded at the Kassam Stadium. Review Pre-season Oxford announced a number of pre-season fixtures, including a two-game tour to Scotland to face Morton and Rangers. Other pre-season fixtures included games at home to Queens Park Rangers and Peterborough United, a visit to local rivals Oxford City and finally a match against an Aston Villa XI. Oxford face Villa XI warm-up game https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/8123915.stm BBC Sport 29 June 2009 Joe Burnell was released on 2 July, Burnell makes Oxford United exit https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/8131471.stm BBC Sport 2 July 2009 7 September 2009 and was signed by Exeter City eight days later. Exeter snap up midfielder Burnell https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/e/exeter_city/8143895.stm BBC Sport 10 July 2009 7 September 2009 Alfie Potter was signed on a season-long loan from Peterborough United on 3 July, Oxford sign Peterborough's Potter https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/8132480.stm BBC Sport 3 July 2009 7 September 2009 and ten days later former defender and Welsh international Andy Melville returned to the club as first-team coach. Melville back at Oxford as coach https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/8147697.stm BBC Sport 13 July 2009 7 September 2009 Rhys Day also joined in July, signing on a two-year deal. Defender Day seals Oxford switch https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/8157958.stm BBC Sport 23 July 2009 7 September 2009 A welcome windfall to the club was announced on 24 July after the sale of former player Dean Whitehead, from Sunderland to Stoke City. Oxford received 25% of the transfer fee, at least £668,750. Oxford delight at Whitehead cash https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/8167672.stm BBC Sport 24 July 2009 7 September 2009 August Oxford started off the season with a 2–1 home win against York City, the two goals coming in the last three minutes. Oxford Utd 2–1 York https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8183965.stm BBC Sport 8 August 2009 7 September 2009 This was followed by a 1–1 draw away at Kettering Town. Kettering 1–1 Oxford Utd https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8192472.stm BBC Sport 11 August 2009 7 September 2009 Another away game followed, this time a 4–3 victory against Histon. Histon 3–4 Oxford Utd https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8199929.stm BBC Sport 15 August 2009 7 September 2009 Oxford went top of the league after a 4–0 win against Chester City, Oxford Utd 4–0 Chester https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8204403.stm BBC Sport 18 August 2009 7 August 2009 followed by a 2–1 home win against Stevenage Borough. Oxford Utd 2–1 Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8208155.stm BBC Sport 22 August 2009 7 September 2009 Ross Perry and Steven Kinniburgh were signed on loan from Rangers, while Chris Carruthers was loaned out to Crawley Town. U's loan out Carruthers & Killock https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/crawley_town/8228232.stm BBC Sport 29 August 2009 7 September 2009 A 1–0 win away to AFC Wimbledon, followed by a goalless draw with Forest Green Rovers, kept Oxford unbeaten, and manager Chris Wilder was awarded manager of the month.Wilder on Top as United Remain Unbeaten http://www.footballconference.co.uk/news/1757/Wilder_on_Top_as_United_Remain.html https://web.archive.org/web/20090902225304/http://www.footballconference.co.uk/news/1757/Wilder_on_Top_as_United_Remain.html dead 2 September 2009 Football Conference 1 September 2009 1 September 2009 September Jamie Cook was signed on the transfer deadline using a 12th Man scheme where supporters helped to pay the transfer fee. Fans pay for Cook's Oxford return https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/8230388.stm BBC Sport 1 September 2009 7 September 2009 A 2–0 win over Ebbsfleet United maintained Oxford's lead at the top of the Conference.Ebbsfleet Utd 0–2 Oxford United https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8234273.stm BBC Sport 5 September 2009 7 September 2009 Luton Town were the next visitors to the Kassam Stadium, the game being delayed by fifteen minutes due to crowd congestion. A crowd of over 10,000 saw United win 2–0, despite a missed Constable penalty in the third minute.Oxford Utd 2–0 Luton Town https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8241896.stm BBC Sport 8 September 2009 8 September 2009 Youngster Sam Deering was loaned out to Conference South team Newport County for one month to regain full fitness after breaking his leg last year.Deering to be loaned to Newport https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/8248466.stm BBC Sport 10 September 2009 10 September 2009 This was followed up with a 1–0 win at Wrexham.Wrexham 0–1 Oxford https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8246355.stm BBC Sport 12 September 2009 12 September 2009 On 16 September, it was announced that the 68 clubs playing in the Conference would each receive a share of £1,000,000 from the Premier League.Premier League gives financial support to the Football Conference http://www.footballconference.co.uk/news/1866/Premier_League_gives_financial.html https://web.archive.org/web/20090922200449/http://www.footballconference.co.uk/news/1866/Premier_League_gives_financial.html dead 22 September 2009 Football Conference 16 September 2009 16 September 2009 A 4–0 win against Eastbourne Borough sent United eight points clear at the top of the table,Oxford 4–0 Eastbourne Borough https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8249239.stm BBC Sport 19 September 2009 20 September 2009 before they fell to their first defeat of the season, away at Mansfield Town.Mansfield Town 2–1 Oxford https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8261515.stm BBC Sport 22 September 2009 23 September 2009 Oxford next travelled to the North East, where they beat Gateshead 1–0 thanks to a Matt Green goal.Gateshead 0–1 Oxford Utd https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8265591.stm BBC Sport 26 September 2009 26 September 2009 The U's rounded off September with a 3–1 win over Crawley Town.Oxford Utd 3–1 Crawley Town https://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8271240.stm BBC Sport 29 September 2009 29 September 2009 October At the start of the month Chris Wilder was once again awarded manager of the month, with Ryan Clarke awarded player of the month after keeping five clean sheets out of seven games.Oxford boss and keeper win awards https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/8285766.stm BBC Sport 2 October 2009 2 October 2009 The lead at the top was reduced to 6 points after a 1–1 draw at Barrow.Barrow 1–1 Oxford United https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8284583.stm BBC Sport 3 October 2009 4 October 2009 A behind-the-scenes friendly was played against Watford mid-week to give players without game time a run out, the result being 1–0 to Oxford.Oxford win Watford friendly game https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/8293885.stm BBC Sport 7 October 2009 8 October 2009 The biggest winning margin of the season followed, with a 5–0 thrashing of Grays Athletic.Oxford Utd 5–0 Grays https://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8294567.stm BBC Sport 10 October 2009 10 October 2009 A late equaliser from Simon Clist gave United a 1–1 draw away at York City.York City 1–1 Oxford Utd https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8295806.stm BBC Sport 17 October 2009 17 October 2009 The fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup followed, with a 2–0 win over Thurrock.Oxford United 2–0 Thurrock https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/8322645.stm BBC Sport 24 October 2009 25 October 2009 Damian Batt's first goal for the club gave the U's a 1–0 win over Altrincham.Oxford Utd 1–0 Altrincham https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8317084.stm BBC Sport 31 October 2009 31 October 2009 Before the FA Cup tie against Yeovil Town, Oxford beat Leicester City 4–0 in a behind-closed-doors friendly,United warm up in style http://www.oufc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10342~1845848,00.html Oxford United 3 November 2009 3 November 2009 and on the same day Shane Killock and Alex Rhodes left the club. November This was followed, at the start of November, by progress into the second round of the FA Cup after taking the League scalp of Yeovil Town 1–0.Oxford United 1–0 Yeovil Town https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/8341131.stm BBC Sport 7 November 2009 7 November 2009 United then fell to only their second defeat of the season, losing 3–1 at Kidderminster.Kidderminster 3–1 Oxford Utd https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8326642.stm BBC Sport 14 November 2009 21 November 2009 Oxford bounced back with 1–0 wins at home against Barrow,Oxford Utd 1–0 Barrow https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8353511.stm BBC Sport 21 November 2009 21 November 2009 and away at Forest Green Rovers..Forest Green 0–1 Oxford United https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8373987.stm BBC Sport 24 November 2009 24 November 2009 Strikers Francis Green and Onome Sodje were brought in on loan to cover for the slight shortages in strikers. Neither loanee featured in Oxford's 1–1 home draw against Barrow in the FA Cup,. Oxford Utd 1–1 Barrow https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/8380816.stm BBC Sport 28 November 2009 30 December 2009 which meant a replay at Holker Street, the third fixture between the two sides in as many weeks. December At half-time on 1 December, United's long stay at the top of the table looked to be coming to an end. United were 1–0 down at Crawley, and Stevenage, just two points behind at the start of play, were winning 1–0. But in an eventful last ten minutes United equalised in the 83rd minute, James Constable had a penalty saved and then made amends with a winning goal in the 4th minute of injury time.. Crawley Town 1–2 Oxford United https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8377467.stm BBC Sport 1 December 2009 30 December 2009 Meanwhile, Stevenage had conceded two second-half goals to lose their game, Ebbsfleet United 2–1 Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8377468.stm BBC Sport 1 December 2009 30 December 2009 leaving them five points behind United. Oxford maintained this lead, and their winning run, with a comfortable 4–2 home victory over Ebbsfleet,. Oxford 4–2 Ebbsfleet https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8377498.stm BBC Sport 5 December 2009 30 December 2009 but in their FA Cup replay at Barrow they were comprehensively and uncharacteristically beaten 3–1, denying them a lucrative 3rd-round tie with Premiership side Sunderland.. Barrow 3–1 Oxford Utd https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/8399555.stm BBC Sport 5 December 2009 30 December 2009 A home victory over Hayes and Yeading in the 1st round of the FA Trophy.Oxford Utd 1–0 Hayes & Yeading http://www.oufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10342~50217,00.html Oxford United Official Website 12 December 2009 30 December 2009 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20091215052907/http://www.oufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10342~50217%2C00.html 15 December 2009 was scant consolation, though it provided competitive match action for some of United's squad players. Cold weather meant that the away fixture against Cambridge United and the home game on Boxing Day against Rushden & Diamonds were postponed, the latter somewhat controversially and with a large crowd expected.. Game Off http://www.oufc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10342~1915224,00.html Oxford United Official Website 5 December 2009 30 December 2009 Wilder's first year in charge had ended with a remarkable record of 33 wins from 46 league games.. Nothing to celebrate yet – Oxford United's Chris Wilder https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/8424482.stm BBC Sport 21 December 2009 30 December 2009 In their final match of the year, and their first league game for more than three weeks, United drew 1–1 away at Salisbury City. Salisbury City 1–1 Oxford United https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8423433.stm BBC Sport 28 December 2009 30 December 2009 to finish the year two points clear at the top of the table with games in hand over their nearest rivals. January This was a frustrating month for Oxford United. Heavy snow and freezing temperatures meant that several of their games were postponed. Oxford played just one league game between 5 December and 16 January, the 1–1 draw with Salisbury. They ultimately lost top spot in the league, though gaining games in hand. Oxford's first game of 2010 was also their first home loss of the season, against Tamworth.. Oxford Utd 0–1 Tamworth https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8444029.stm BBC Sport 16 January 2010 24 June 2010 Despite beating Grays Athletic in their second and last league game of January,. Grays Athletic 0–4 Oxford Utd https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8459876.stm BBC Sport 23 January 2010 24 June 2010 Oxford failed to regain first position, due to Stevenage's results. They made progress in the FA Trophy, however, beating Woking at home.Oxford United 1–0 Woking http://www.oufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10342~51273,00.html Oxford United 19 January 2010 24 June 2010 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100328200647/http://www.oufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10342~51273%2C00.html 28 March 2010 and Chelmsford City away.Chelmsford 1–3 Oxford http://www.oufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10342~51286,00.html Oxford United 30 January 2010 24 June 2010 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100412080552/http://www.oufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10342~51286%2C00.html 12 April 2010 to reach the fourth round. Oxford also progressed to the semi-finals of the Oxfordshire Senior Cup by beating Kidlington.. Kidlington 2–3 Oxford http://www.oufc.co.uk/page/Fixtures/0,,10342~2009,00.html Oxford United 27 January 2010 24 June 2010 February A goalless draw at home to Kidderminster. Oxford United 0–0 Kidderminster https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8490348.stm BBC Sport 6 February 2010 24 June 2010 was enough to see United back to the top of the table on goal difference. After 90 minutes Oxford led 1–0 in the crunch fixture at Luton, but two goals in injury time, the second direct from a corner kick, saw the home team gain an important victory.. Luton Town 2–1 Oxford Utd https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8493578.stm BBC Sport 9 February 2010 24 June 2010 As before this season, Oxford followed a rare defeat with a run of good results, in this case home wins against Histon,. Oxford Utd 2–0 Histon https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8494327.stm BBC Sport 13 February 2010 24 June 2010 Rushden & Diamonds. Oxford Utd 1–0 Rushden & D'mnds https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8494431.stm BBC Sport 16 February 2010 24 June 2010 and AFC Wimbledon,. Oxford United 2–0 AFC Wimbledon https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8497126.stm BBC Sport 23 February 2010 24 June 2010 which saw them reopen some breathing space at the top of the table.. Blue Square Premier – Updated 23 February 2010 http://www.oufc.co.uk/page/Fixtures/0,,10342,00.html Oxford United 23 February 2010 24 June 2010 During that league run United were, however, knocked out of the FA Trophy by Kidderminster.. Oxford United 1–2 Kidderminster https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/k/kidderminster_harriers/8524107.stm BBC Sport 19 February 2010 24 June 2010 March United's fortunes dipped dramatically in March, though there had already been signs in 2010 that their dominance of the league was waning. A draw away at Cambridge. Cambridge Utd 1–1 Oxford Utd https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8511537.stm BBC Sport 2 March 2010 24 June 2010 was followed by a shock home defeat to part-time Hayes and Yeading (both Hayes goals scored by former Oxford striker Steve Basham),. Oxford United 1–2 Hayes & Yeading https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8542042.stm BBC Sport 9 March 2010 24 June 2010 then further lacklustre draws with Kettering,. Oxford United 1–1 Kettering https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8550136.stm BBC Sport 13 March 2010 24 June 2010 Tamworth. Tamworth 0–0 Oxford https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8568227.stm BBC Sport 21 March 2010 24 June 2010 and Rushden & Diamonds.. Rushden & Diamonds 1–1 Oxford https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8568058.stm BBC Sport 24 March 2010 24 June 2010 A 2–1 home victory over Gateshead on 27th. Oxford United 2–1 Gateshead https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8568455.stm BBC Sport 27 March 2010 24 June 2010 was United's first win in March and boosted the supporters' hopes for the upcoming "six-pointer" against in-form Stevenage. These hopes were dashed when Stevenage won by a penalty, leaving United 8 points behind the new leaders. Stevenage 1–0 Oxford Utd https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8570546.stm BBC Sport 30 March 2010 24 June 2010 United's poor form was compounded by impressively consistent results from their nearest rivals: United's return from the month was a mere 7 points from a potential 21, whereas Stevenage earned a maximum 21 from 21 and Luton 22 from 24. Luton also benefited from the confirmed expulsion of Chester City from the league on 8 March; having drawn home and away with Chester earlier in the season they dropped just 2 points, whereas Oxford lost 3 points, and Stevenage 6.https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8499219.stm BBC News Chester league results expunged 8 March 2010 20 May 2010 April United lost again to Hayes & Yeading in the away fixture. The part-timers (beaten 8–0 by Luton in their previous fixture) thus completed an unlikely league double over the former league leaders. Hayes & Yeading 2–1 Oxford https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8583280.stm BBC Sport 2 April 2010 24 June 2010 This was the first time United had lost consecutive league games all season. They secured a much-needed home win over Salisbury with a late Alfie Potter goal on 5 April, Oxford United 1–0 Salisbury City https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8595644.stm BBC Sport 5 April 2010 24 June 2010 and were boosted by AFC Wimbledon's failure to beat York City on 7th, ensuring a play-off place for United, though their chance of automatic promotion as champions looked to be gone as the end of the season loomed. With the pressure eased, United's form improved as the month progressed; after the Salisbury match they won three of their next four fixtures (beating Altrincham away Altrincham 0–1 Oxford United https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8605354.stm BBC Sport 10 April 2010 24 June 2010 and Mansfield Oxford United 2–0 Mansfield https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8618337.stm BBC Sport 17 April 2010 24 June 2010 and Wrexham Oxford 1–0 Wrexham https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8620572.stm BBC Sport 20 April 2010 24 June 2010 at home, and drawing at Cambridge Oxford Utd 0–0 Cambridge Utd https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8615313.stm BBC Sport 13 April 2010 24 June 2010). An experimental eleven lost 1–0 to Eastbourne, ending a run of 5 matches without conceding, on the last day of the regular season. Eastbourne 1–0 Oxford https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8620906.stm BBC Sport 24 April 2010 24 June 2010 United thus finished in third place in the table, behind Luton and promoted Stevenage, and due to play fourth-placed Rushden and Diamonds in the play-off semi-finals. Play-offs United took the lead through James Constable in the first leg of their play-off semi-final away to Rushden & Diamonds, before the home side equalised; the game finished 1–1. Rushden & Diamonds 1–1 Oxford Utd https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8643845.stm BBC Sport 29 April 2010 20 February 2012 In the second leg at the Kassam Stadium, second-half goals from Constable and Matt Green confirmed Oxford's place in the Wembley final. Oxford United 2–0 Rushden & Diamonds (agg 3–1) https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8643854.stm BBC Sport 3 May 2010 20 February 2012 In the other semi-final, fifth-placed York City beat league runners-up Luton Town 1–0 in both legs.York City book Wembley play-off final place against Oxford United http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/8133858.York_City_book_Wembley_play_off_final_place_against_Oxford_United/ Newsquest Media Group The Press 3 May 2010 20 February 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20100507123330/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/8133858.York_City_book_Wembley_play_off_final_place_against_Oxford_United/ 7 May 2010 live dmy Over 33,000 Oxford supporters travelled to Wembley to see Oxford take on York on 16 May. United were two up after 21 minutes, through Green and Constable, before an own goal by goalkeeper Ryan Clarke shortly before half-time made it 2–1. United sealed a 3–1 victory through a breakaway goal in stoppage time, scored by Alfie Potter. Oxford Utd 3–1 York City https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8673190.stm BBC Sport 16 May 2010 20 February 2012 Tens of thousands of fans turned up for an open-top bus parade through Oxford two days later. Victory parade for Oxford United triumph https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/oxfordshire/8690923.stm BBC News 18 May 2010 20 February 2012 Team kit This season's team kit supplier was the American brand Nike, via JustSport, this season being the first in a three-year deal. Oxford United to Wear Nike Kits Next Season http://www.football-shirts.co.uk/fans/oxford-united-to-wear-nike-kits-next-season_3282 Football Shirts 8 April 2009 7 September 2009 28 July 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090728004443/http://www.football-shirts.co.uk/fans/oxford-united-to-wear-nike-kits-next-season_3282 dead The club's main sponsor was Buildbase, a UK-based building company in their 9th year of sponsorship.Sporting links Oxford United http://www.buildbase.co.uk/pages/sportinglinks_oxfordunited.html Buildbase 7 September 2009 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090906001315/http://www.buildbase.co.uk/pages/sportinglinks_oxfordunited.html 6 September 2009 http://www.oufc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10342~1286634,00.html Buildbase backs the U's 11 April 2008 7 September 2009 Oxford United dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111004145439/http://www.oufc.co.uk/page/News/0%2C%2C10342~1286634%2C00.html 4 October 2011 none center FFFF00 FFFF00 FFFF00 010066 010066 Home coloursFFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF Away colours_adidas_snake_black 00FF7F 00FF7F 00FF7F 010066 010066 Home goalkeeper Match fixtures & results Legend WinDrawLossOxford United results are given first Friendlies DateOpponentsVenueResultScorersAttendanceNotes14 July 2009Oxford CityAway1–2Midson1,710 Oxford United boss Wilder hits out https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/oxfordunited/usnews/4492549.Oxford_United_boss_Wilder_hits_out/ Oxford Mail 15 July 2009 7 September 200919 July 2009MortonAway3–0Midson, Deering, ConstableN/A Oxford cruise to Morton victory https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/8157922.stm BBC Sport 19 July 2009 7 September 200921 July 2009RangersAway0–2N/A Oxford fall to Rangers XI defeat https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/8161464.stm BBC Sport 21 July 2009 7 September 200924 July 2009QPRHome2–2M. Green, MidsonN/A U's hold QPR in pre-season clash https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/8168380.stm BBC Sport 25 July 2009 7 September 20091 August 2009Peterborough UnitedHome0–3N/A Oxford lose Peterborough friendly https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/8179969.stm BBC Sport 1 August 2009 7 September 20094 August 2009Aston Villa XIHome2–0Potter (2)N/A Oxford win against Aston Villa XI https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/8183624.stm BBC Sport 4 August 2009 7 September 2009 Oxford United vs Aston Villa http://www.oufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10342~50610,00.html Oxford United 4 August 2009 7 September 20096 October 2009WatfordHome1–0CookN/A3 November 2009Leicester CityAway4–0Deering, Chapman, Potter, Constable N/A Conference Premier 2009–10 Football Conference#Conference Premier Oxford United's home games are played at the Kassam Stadium. Results summary 16 4 2 37 10 9 7 6 27 21 24 April 2010 Football Conference September 2009 Chester City F.C. were expelled from the league on 26 February 2010. Oxford, by this time, had already played Chester once. This match, which Oxford won 4–0 at home, was expunged from the records on 8 March 2010.https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/chester/8538236.stm BBC News Chester expelled from Conference 26 February 2010 20 May 2010 Results by round table b Round Ground H/A/A/H/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/H/H/A/H/H/A/A/H/A/A/H/A/H/H/H/A Result W/D/W/W/W/W/D/W/W/W/W/L/W/W/D/W/D/W/L/W/W/W/W/D/L/W/D/L/W/W/W/D/L/D/D/D/W/L/L/W/W/D/W/W/L Position 7/6/3/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/2/2/1/2/1/1/1/1/2/2/3/2/2/3/3/3/3/3/3/3/3 Home Away green2 Win yellow2 Draw red2 Loss 1st 2nd 3rd red1 24 April 2010 Chester City F.C. were expelled from the league on 26 February 2010 and their results were expunged on 8 March. This meant that the league was 44 games long. Oxford United had already played Chester once in the season (match 4), a game which they had won 4–0 see below July 2009 GameDateOpponentsVenueResultScorersAttendanceNotes18 August 2009York CityHome2–1M. Green, Creighton6,403Match Report211 August 2009Kettering TownAway1–1Sandwith2,240Match Report315 August 2009HistonAway4–3M. Green, Clist, Constable (2)1,433Match Report4*18 August 2009Chester CityHome4–0M. Green, Constable (3)5,135Match Report522 August 2009Stevenage BoroughHome2–1Potter, Murray5,775Match Report629 August 2009AFC WimbledonAway1–0Conroy (o.g.)4,304Match Report AFC Wimbledon 0–1 Oxford United https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8220656.stm BBC Sport 29 August 2009 7 September 2009731 August 2009Forest GreenHome0–06,338Match ReportOxford United vs Forest Green http://www.oufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10342~50010,00.html Oxford United 31 August 2009 7 September 2009 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090903134907/http://www.oufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10342~50010%2C00.html 3 September 2009 85 September 2009Ebbsfleet UnitedAway2–0M. Green, Clist1,468Match Report99 September 2009Luton TownHome2–0Constable, Cook10,613Match Report1012 September 2009WrexhamAway1–0Constable3,628Match Report1119 September 2009Eastbourne BoroughHome4–0M. Green, Constable, Cook, Midson5,688Match Report1222 September 2009Mansfield TownAway1–2Constable3,933Match Report1326 September 2009GatesheadAway1–0M. Green1,144Match Report1429 September 2009Crawley TownHome3–1Chapman, Kinniburgh, Midson5,675Match Report153 October 2009BarrowAway1–1Foster1,561Match Report1610 October 2009Grays AthleticHome5–0Constable (2), Jamie Cook, Midson (2)6,150Match Report1717 October 2009York CityAway1–1Clist4,302Match Report1831 October 2009AltrinchamHome1–0Batt5,609Match Report1914 November 2009KidderminsterAway1–3Constable3,569Match Report2021 November 2009BarrowHome1–0Constable5,629Match Report2124 November 2009Forest GreenAway1–0Constable1,610Match Report221 December 2009Crawley TownAway2–1Constable, Chapman1,319Match Report235 December 2009EbbsfleetHome4–2Potter (2), Constable (2)5,188Match Report2428 December 2009Salisbury CityAway1–1Sodje2,677Match Report2516 January 2010TamworthHome0–15,690Match Report2623 January 2010Grays AthleticAway4–0Clist, Potter, Constable, M. Green1,136Match Report276 February 2010KidderminsterHome0–05,802Match Report289 February 2010Luton TownAway1–2M. Green8,860Match Report2913 February 2010HistonHome2–0Deering, F. Green5,365Match Report3016 February 2010Rushden & DiamondsHome1–0Chapman7,625Match Report3123 February 2010A.F.C. WimbledonHome2–0Constable (2)6,250Match Report322 March 2010Cambridge UnitedAway1–1M. Green3,002Match Report339 March 2010Hayes & YeadingHome1–2Clist5,045Match Report3413 March 2010Kettering TownHome1–1F. Green5,836Match Report3521 March 2010TamworthAway0–01,572Match Report3624 March 2010Rushden & DiamondsAway1–1Deering2,970Match Report3727 March 2010GatesheadHome2–1Constable, M. Green5,986Match Report3830 March 2010Stevenage BoroughAway0–15,744Match Report392 April 2010Hayes & YeadingAway1–2Constable1,655Match Report405 April 2010Salisbury CityHome1–0Potter5,741Match Report4110 April 2010AltrinchamAway0–1Constable1,356Match Report4213 April 2010Cambridge UnitedHome0–05,219Match Report4317 April 2010Mansfield TownHome2–0Constable (2)5,712Match Report4420 April 2010WrexhamHome1–0Sandwith4,745Match Report4524 April 2010Eastbourne BoroughAway0–12,634Match Report *Chester City F.C. were expelled from the league on 26 February 2010 and their results were expunged from the record on 8 March. Oxford, by this time, had already played Chester once. The match result and details remain here, though they did not count towards Oxford's final league position Play-offs The first leg of the play-offs took place on 29 April, when Oxford took on Rushden & Diamonds at Nene Park and drew 1–1. Oxford played Rushden at home on 3 May and won 2–0. This meant that Oxford went through to the play-off final against York on 16 May, when they won 3–1. As a result, Oxford were promoted back to the Football League for the first time since 2006. 2/1 y y Semifinals Final at Wembley 2 Luton Town 0 0 0 5 York City 1 1 2 3 Oxford United 1 2 3 4 Rushden & Diamonds 1 0 1 5 York City 1 3 Oxford United 3 League table 2009–10 Football Conference#Conference Premier Conference Premier OXF FA Cup 2009–10 FA Cup The draw for the fourth qualifying round took place on 12 October, pitting Oxford United against promotion chasing Thurrock from the Conference South.Minnows at home https://www.thefa.com/TheFACup/FACompetitions/TheFACup/NewsAndFeatures/2009/4RQ_draw.aspx The Football Association 12 October 2009 13 October 2009 A 2–0 win put United through to the first round proper, where they beat Yeovil Town 1–0. Oxford were eliminated in the second round replay by Barrow, thus missing out on the chance to play Sunderland in the third round. RoundDateOpponentsVenueResultScorersAttendanceNotes4th Q24 October 2009ThurrockHome2–0Creighton, Clist3,296Match Report1st7 November 2009Yeovil TownHome1–0Midson6,144Match Report2nd28 November 2009BarrowHome1–1Cook6,082Match Report2nd R8 December 2009BarrowAway1–3Constable2,754Match Report FA Trophy 2009–10 FA Trophy The draw for the first round took place on 23 November 2009 and the first round took place on 12 December. Oxford progressed by beating Hayes & Yeading United 1–0. The second round was expected to take place on 9 January, but was postponed twice due to bad weather, the match eventually being played on 19 January. Oxford advanced by beating Woking 1–0. In the third round they beat Chelmsford City 3–1 and faced Kidderminster at home in the fourth round,. United to face Kidderminster in the Trophy http://www.oufc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10342~1952846,00.html Oxford United 2 February 2010 2 February 2010 a game which Oxford lost 2–1. RoundDateOpponentsVenueResultScorersAttendanceNotes1st12 December 2009Hayes & Yeading UnitedHome1–0Midson1,663Match Report2nd19 January 2010WokingHome1–0M. Green1,581Match Report3rd30 January 2010Chelmsford CityAway3–1F. Green, Midson (2)1,347Match Report4th20 February 2010Kidderminster HarriersHome1–2M. Green3,358Match Report Conference League Cup Due to sponsor Setanta's GB division entering bankruptcy the Conference League Cup was not contested during the 2009–10 season. Oxfordshire Senior Cup The quarter-final took place on 27 January. Oxford drew Kidlington F.C. away and won 2–3 after extra time. They subsequently faced Oxford City in the semi-final and won 2–1, progressing to the final which they won 3–1. RoundDateOpponentsVenueResultScorersAttendanceNotesQF27 January 2010Kidlington F.C.Away3–2 (aet)Cook, F. Green (2)Match ReportSF3 March 2010Oxford CityAway2–1Cook, Cain261Match Report.United go through in the Senior Cup http://www.oufc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10342~1983543,00.html Oxford United 3 March 2010 4 March 2010 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100306051756/http://www.oufc.co.uk/page/News/0%2C%2C10342~1983543%2C00.html 6 March 2010 F8 April 2010Banbury UnitedHome3–1M. Green (3)650Match Report Player details As of 24 April 2010. (Does not include Oxfordshire County Cup matches or friendlies) Oxford United 2009/2010 player stats http://soccernet.espn.go.com/team/squad?teamId=311&season=2009&cat=starts&cc=5739&leagueId=0 https://web.archive.org/web/20110622045045/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/team/squad?teamId=311&season=2009&cat=starts&cc=5739&leagueId=0 dead 22 June 2011 ESPN Soccernet 7 September 2009 Oxford United 2009/10 Appearances http://www.oufc.co.uk/page/Appearances/0,,10342~200910342,00.html Oxford United 7 September 2009 No.Pos.NameLeagueFA CupFA TrophyCL CupTotalDisciplineAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals13px13px1GKBilly Turley1 (1)00020003 (1)0002DFDamian Batt31 (6)12 (1)0200035 (7)11013DFKevin Sandwith16 (5)200400020 (5)2104MFDannie Bulman41 (1)040300048 (1)0405DFLuke Foster20 (1)140100025 (1)1315MFChris Hargreaves9 (1)0000 (1)0009 (2)0006DFMark Creighton31 (3)1411 (2)00036 (5)2607MFAdam Chapman21 (16)330200026 (16)3208MFAdam Murray211301000251409FWJames Constable35 (2)2221200039 (2)2311010FWJack Midson18 (17)43 (1)12 (1)30023 (19)83011MFSimon Clist4154140004962014MFMarcus Kelly2 (1)00000002 (1)00014DFJake Wright2000030002306015MFAlfie Potter12 (10)520300017 (10)53016DFRhys Day15 (3)000300018 (3)00017DFRoss Perry2 (4)00 (1)000002 (5)00017MFLewis Chalmers6 (2)00000006 (2)02018FWAlex Rhodes0 (3)00000000 (3)00018FWOnome Sodje1 (3)10010002 (3)10018DFAnthony Tonkin1700000001700119DFShane Killock00000000000019FWFrancis Green10 (4)100310013 (4)21020MFSam Deering15 (8)2(2)01 (3)00016 (13)21021GKRyan Clarke4304030005000022DFSteven Kinniburgh1212000001411222MFAshley Cain(1)000(1)000(2)00023DFChris Carruthers10000000100023FWJohn Grant4 (4)00000004 (4)00024FWMatt Green24 (14)101 (1)03 (1)20028 (16)1210125FWJamie Cook14 (2)33 (1)1100018 (3)42026FWAaron Woodley0 (3)00000000 (3)00027DFRichard Groves0 (1)00 (1)000000 (2)00028DFIan Sampson000000000000 Starting 11 Most used team of 2009–10 Football Conference season. Pos.NameStartsGKRyan Clarke English footballer43RBDamian Batt31CBLuke Foster20CBMark Creighton31LBAnthony Tonkin17CMAdam Chapman21CMDannie Bulman41CMSimon Clist41STJack Midson18STJames Constable35STMatt Green Matt Green (footballer)24 Transfers In DatePlayerFromFeeNotes 23 July 2009 Rhys Day Aldershot Town Free 31 August 2009 Jamie Cook Crawley Town Undisc 30 December 2009 Lee Fowler Unattached Free Oxford United sign Kettering midfielder Lee Fowler https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/8426181.stm BBC Sport 30 December 2009 2 February 2010 4 January 2010 Francis Green Kettering Town Undisc Oxford swoop for Poppies' Green https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/8376833.stm BBC Sport 24 November 2009 26 November 2009 Oxford United make Francis Green signing permanent https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/8440159.stm BBC Sport 4 January 2010 2 February 2010 5 January 2010 Anthony Tonkin Cambridge United Undisc United sign Tonkin http://www.oufc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10342~1923754,00.html Oxford United 5 January 2010 2 February 2010 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120223075547/http://www.oufc.co.uk/page/News/0%2C%2C10342~1923754%2C00.html 23 February 2012 29 January 2010 Chris Hargreaves Torquay United Free Torquay veteran Chris Hargreaves clinches Oxford return https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/8485960.stm BBC Sport 29 January 2010 2 February 2010 Hargreaves rejoins The U's http://www.oufc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10342~1946753,00.html Oxford United 29 January 2010 2 February 2010 20 May 2010 Asa Hall Unattached Free Oxford United sign former Luton Town man Hall https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/8694424.stm BBC Sport 20 May 2010 20 May 2010 21 May 2010 Alfie Potter Peterborough United Undisc Oxford United snap up Ben Purkiss and Alfie Potter https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/8696767.stm BBC Sport 21 May 2010 22 May 2010 21 May 2010 Ben Purkiss York City Undisc 24 May 2010 Steven Kinniburgh Unattached Free United sign Kinniburgh http://www.oufc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10342~2058397,00.html Oxford United F.C. 24 May 2010 24 May 2010 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100906215248/http://www.oufc.co.uk/page/News/0%2C%2C10342~2058397%2C00.html 6 September 2010 2 June 2010 Matt Green Torquay United Undisc Oxford United seal permanent Matt Green deal https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/8717408.stm BBC Sport 2 June 2010 2 June 2010 4 June 2010 Simon Eastwood Huddersfield Town Free Oxford United sign Huddersfield keeper Simon Eastwood https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/8723290.stm BBC Sport 4 June 2010 5 June 2010 9 June 2010 Simon Heslop Unattached Free Oxford United snap up midfielder Heslop https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/8730332.stm BBC Sport 9 June 2010 9 June 2010 14 June 2010 Mitchell Cole Stevenage Borough Undisc Winger Mitchell Cole joins Oxford from Stevenage https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/8739875.stm BBC Sport 14 June 2010 1 July 2010 30 June 2010 Jake Wright Brighton & Hove Albion Free Oxford United seal permanent Jake Wright deal https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/8775396.stm BBC Sport 30 June 2010 1 July 2010 Out DatePlayerToFeeNotes 9 July 2009 Joe Burnell Exeter City Free 3 November 2009 Shane Killock Telford United Free Oxford let winger Rhodes depart https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/8338202.stm BBC Sport 3 November 2009 3 November 2009 3 November 2009 Alex Rhodes Released Free 1 January 2010 Chris Carruthers York Free York City sign Chris Carruthers and Luke Graham https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/y/york_city/8444386.stm BBC Sport 6 January 2010 2 February 2010 1 January 2010 Marcus Kelly Kettering Town Free Kelly for Kettering http://www.oufc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10342~1884751,00.html Oxford United 24 November 2009 2 February 2010 Kettering Town sign Oxford United winger Marcus Kelly https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/k/kettering_town/8446055.stm BBC Sport 7 January 2010 2 February 2010 20 January 2010 Luke Foster Mansfield Town Undisc Mansfield Town sign Oxford United defender Foster https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/m/mansfield_town/8471063.stm BBC Sport 20 January 2010 2 February 2010 8 March 2010 Lee Fowler Released Free Classy midfielder to boost promotion challenge https://www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk/sport/5049799.FOOTBALL__Lee_Fowler_signs_for_Cirencester/ Wilts & Gloucester Standard 9 March 2010 18 May 2010 20 May 2010 Billy Turley Released Free 20 May 2010 Kevin Sandwith Released Free 20 May 2010 Chris Hargreaves Released Free 20 May 2010 Francis Green Released Free Oxford United sign former Luton Town man Hall https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/8694424.stm BBC Sport 20 May 2010 20 May 2010 30 June 2010 Jamie Cook Crawley Town Free Crawley Town re-sign Jamie Cook from Oxford United https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/crawley_town/8756338.stm BBC Sport 30 June 2010 5 July 2010 Loans in DatePlayerFromEnd dateNotes 3 July 2009 Alfie Potter Peterborough United30 June 2010 28 August 2009 Ross Perry Rangers1 January 2010 Oxford sign Rangers pair on loan https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/8224478.stm BBC Sport 28 August 2009 7 September 2009 Perry and Sodje to leave Oxford https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/8433918.stm BBC Sport 29 December 2009 30 December 2009 28 August 2009 Steven Kinniburgh Rangers1 January 2010 23 November 2009 Onome Sodje Barnsley1 January 2010 Striker Sodje seals Oxford loan https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/8375366.stm BBC Sport 23 November 2009 26 November 2009 24 November 2009 Francis Green Kettering TownN/A31 December 2009 Jake Wright Brighton and Hove Albion30 June 2010 Brighton's Jake Wright joins Oxford United on loan https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/8436190.stm BBC Sport 31 December 2009 2 February 201019 February 2010 Ashley Cain Coventry City19 March 2010 Oxford United sign Coventry City winger Ashley Cain https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/8523997.stm BBC Sport 19 February 2010 20 February 201023 February 2010 John Grant Aldershot Town30 June 2010 Oxford United sign Aldershot Town's John Grant https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/8530319.stm BBC Sport 23 February 2010 23 February 2010 Loans out DatePlayerToEnd dateNotes 28 August 2009 Chris Carruthers York City1 January 2010 10 September 2009 Sam Deering Newport County10 October 2009 28 September 2009 Shane Killock A.F.C. Telford United28 October 2009Killock extends loan http://www.oufc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10342~1808339,00.html Oxford United 28 September 2009 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090926180251/http://www.oufc.co.uk/page/News/0%2C%2C10342~1808339%2C00.html 26 September 2009 24 November 2009 Marcus Kelly Kettering Town1 January 2010 19 February 2010 Richard Groves Tiverton Town19 March 2010 United sign Cain http://www.oufc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10342~1970540,00.html Oxford United 19 February 2010 20 February 2010 See also 2009–10 in English football 2009–10 Football Conference References General Oxford United F.C. Official Website Specific 2 External links Oxford United F.C. Official Website Oxford Mail Oxford United Category:Oxford United F.C. seasons