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Oxford United has announced the signing of defender Frankie Kent on a free transfer. The U's brought in Kent after his departure from Scottish club Hearts at the end of the season.
What happened?
Kent is the club's first new signing ahead of the 2026/27 League One season and the first under new head coach Aaron Ramsey.
Ex-Arsenal midfielder Ramsey replaced Matt Bloomfield as head coach last week, with United opting for a change in leadership as they look to bounce back from Championship relegation last term.
Why it matters for Oxford United
The team's recent form has been a concern, with a league standing of 22nd in Championship, 47 points, 11 wins, 14 draws, and 21 losses from 46 games.
| Category | Stat |
|---|---|
| League Standing | 22nd |
| Points | 47 |
| Wins | 11 |
| Draws | 14 |
| Losses | 21 |
What comes next?
Oxford United's rivals have been reinforcing their squads as they prepare to compete in the third tier. One of the most recent deals to be confirmed is Huddersfield Town's signing of young goalkeeper Matty Young from Premier League side Sunderland.
The 19-year-old kept 15 clean sheets for Karl Robinson's Salford City last season and recently signed a new deal with his parent club.
As of 01 Jul 2026, Oxford United is preparing for their next fixture against Aldershot Town on 2026-07-21, looking to improve their recent form of 2 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses in their last 5 games.
