Oxford United head coach Aaron Ramsey has called for focus as his team prepares to host Burton Albion at the Kassam Stadium this Saturday. The U's return home after three consecutive away games, buoyed by a 3-0 victory over Burton Albion last weekend.
Ramsey told reporters that the squad enjoyed the performance but must now move on. "We got to really enjoy the performance over the weekend but it's work as usual now," he said. The manager stressed the need for a professional approach against a Burton side that has lost only once this season and sits one point above Oxford in the early League One table.
"We're going to have to treat this game with the utmost respect and concentration," Ramsey added. The fixture marks a return to the Kassam Stadium, where approximately 2,000 Oxford supporters formed a vibrant 'yellow wall' in the corner during their last home outing. That backing will be key as the team looks to climb from 11th place, having played fewer games than most of their rivals.
Oxford's recent form is strong, with three wins and a draw from their last five matches. They currently sit fifth in League One on 10 points, just three behind leaders Sheffield Wednesday. The team has scored 12 goals while conceding six, giving them a healthy goal difference. Their last meeting with Burton was a convincing 3-0 win just days ago, with goals from Siriki Dembele, Louie Sibley and Gatlin O'Donkor.
Looking ahead, the schedule remains demanding. After the Burton game, Oxford face another home test against fourth-placed Cambridge United on 19 September. Top scorer Gatlin O'Donkor, with three goals this season, will be key to continuing the positive momentum.
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Oxford United host Cambridge United on 19 September. The club's own data shows the team is fifth in League One with 10 points from five games. Their recent form is three wins, one draw and one loss. They are on a two-game winning run after beating Burton Albion 3-0 last weekend. Siriki Dembele, Louie Sibley and Gatlin O'Donkor scored in that victory. Cambridge United are fourth in the table. The match kicks off at 14:00 UTC at the Kassam Stadium.
Head coach Aaron Ramsey confirmed Aston Villa loanee Luka Lynch missed the 3-0 win over Burton due to fatigue. "Luka was just feeling a bit fatigued, but we're not going to gain anything now by taking any risks," Ramsey said. The 19-year-old winger had made his debut the previous week, assisting a goal in the 4-0 win at Leicester. Oxford, fifth in League One with 10 points, host Cambridge United on 19 September.
