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FOOTBALL: Wantage are sent packing
When It Happens Panel Get involved: send your photos, videos, news & views by texting 'OXFORD NEWS' to 80360 or email It was downhill all the way after the reigning Uhlsport Southern League Premier Division champions Wantage Town opened the scoring at home to Highworth, who recovered to win 4-1. Wantage took the lead after 11 minutes.
FOOTBALL: Ford won't rush Basham return
Oxford City boss Mike Ford says he will not be tempted to rush striker Steve Basham back into action and risk being without him for the Premier Division run-in. The former Oxford United frontman, who has scored 13 goals since joining from Brackley, misses tomorrow's home game against Weymouth as he recovers from an Achilles injury, though Ford is ... (more)
League Two's top three all failed to win as Crawley Town joined Southend United and Cheltenham Town on level points at the summit.
Fletcher given Oxford United chance
Former Sunderland striker Matt Fletcher is set to make his first appearance for Oxford United when they travel to North Leigh in the Oxfordshire Senior Cup quarter-final tonight.
FOOTBALL: Ford's backing Aaron to shine
Oxford City boss Mike Ford is looking for loan signing Aaron Woodley to re-ignite his side's Premier Division promotion bid at home to fifth-placed Chippenham on Saturday.
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