Oxford United Fixture Changed After Police Request

Oxford United's match against Reading has been rescheduled to Tuesday, September 8. The League One home fixture was originally set for Saturday, August 29, but Thames Valley Police requested the change due to significant events during the Bank Holiday weekend.

What happened?

The new date for the match is set for September 8 with a 7.45pm kick-off at the Kassam Stadium.

Why it matters for Oxford United

Oxford United said that should either of the clubs progress to round three of the Carabao Cup, the fixture would instead be played on Tuesday, September 15.

What comes next?

A spokesperson for Oxford United said: "We appreciate the understanding of supporters affected by this change and will provide any further updates, including ticket information, in due course."

As of the current season, Oxford United stands at 22nd in the Championship with 47 points from 46 games, having scored 45 goals and conceded 59. Their recent form has been LWLLW. The team's next fixture is against Aldershot Town on July 21, 2026.