Oxford United aim to push into the top half of League One when they visit Notts County at Meadow Lane on Saturday lunchtime. The U's sit 10th in the table with 11 points from their opening six matches, five points behind leaders Plymouth.
They travel north with confidence after a run of two wins and two draws in their last five league outings. That sequence includes a stunning 4-0 victory away at Leicester and a 3-0 home win over Burton Albion. Gatlin O'Donkor is the club's top scorer this season with three goals, sharing the lead with Mark Harris.
Opposition preview
Notts County present a different challenge, positioned 20th with just one win from seven games. They have shown resilience at home with four draws at Meadow Lane, but have also conceded nine goals there. Their last outing was a 2-0 defeat at Reading.
Historical context
This fixture is a rare League One encounter, with the sides not having met in the league for several years, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the weekend's contest.
Kick-off is set for 12:30pm at Meadow Lane. Oxford United will look to use their superior form and goal threat, having scored 13 times this season, to secure a positive result. A win would extend their unbeaten league run and stays in the upper half of the table ahead of the next set of fixtures. The full squad list is available as Des Buckingham's side prepares for the trip.
