Oxford United have signed defender Frankie Kent. The 30-year-old joins with 13 years of league football experience.

What does this signing mean for Oxford United?

Kent brings proven League One pedigree, having won promotion with Peterborough in 2021. He also helped Hearts secure a second-place finish in the Scottish Premiership last season.

Why did Frankie Kent choose Oxford United?

Frankie Kent said: “This is a very exciting move for me to be joining a Club with a clear ambition for success.” He had positive conversations with people at the Club and is confident he can drive standards on and off the pitch.

What are Oxford United's current standings?

As of 28 Jun 2026, Oxford United are 22nd in the Championship with 47 points from 46 games. Their recent form is LWLLW. They are 48 points behind leaders Coventry. Their last result was a 2-0 loss to Millwall on 2026-05-02. Their next fixture is against Aldershot Town on 2026-07-21.

| Category | Value | | --- | --- | | League Standing | 22nd | | Points | 47 | | Recent Form | LWLLW | | Next Fixture | vs Aldershot Town (away) | | Date of Next Fixture | 2026-07-21 | Oxford United's Head Coach, Aaron Ramsey, said: “I’m delighted we’ve moved quickly to bring in a player of Frankie’s quality and character.” Ed Waldron, Head of Football Operations, said: “Frankie is a player we've admired for a long time.” He consistently stood out as one of the league's standout defenders during his time at Hearts.