Get Set for the Big Kick Off with the U's
It’s the busiest time of the year as we build towards the big Kick Off and the new season.
There are lots of ways to get involved with the U’s between now and our first league game on Saturday 8th August, at home to Crawley Town, so here is a round up of all the ways you can get involved over the next week or so.
Friday 31st July
Our brand new away kit will be launched…
Saturday 1st August
Oxford United v Coventry City
Join us at Nuneaton Town FC as the U’s take on the Sky Blues in the final pre-season game of the summer
Monday 3rd August
Open Training Session at the Kassam Stadium
See the players in action at the Kassam Stadium when you can come along and watch training and then meet the players and have your picture taken for a special team photo with the squad. Mascots Olly and Olivia will be on hand to meet the youngsters and there will be a chance to chat with staff and players.
Admission is FREE, with fans also able to try the new scanning system that will allow supporters to print tickets at home for league games. The fun starts at 10am- join us by the flags outside the main entrance to the stadium.
Soccer Courses
Open to everyone from five to 13 years of age, we welcome boys and girls of all abilities, so whether it's an introduction to playing football or the chance to improve your skills, our FA-qualified coaches will be there to help you have fun.
The courses run from 9am to 3pm each day and first team players will be along to meet everyone and answer questions.
Plus, every person on the courses gets a FREE ticket to an Oxford United first team game.
Prices are just £20 per day or £60 for the whole week. Venues next week are
The Oxford Academy
Abingdon Youth FC
Crowmarsh Rec
Stonesfield Strikers
Gosford Hill School
For all enquiries just call 01865 337525 or email community@oufc.co.uk.
Wednesday 5th August
#OUFCTakeover Witney
Oxford United will be out and about meeting fans ahead of the new season with Fans Forums around Oxfordshire as #OUFCTakeover hits the streets.
Chairman Darryl Eales, Chief Executive Mark Ashton and Manager Michael Appleton in Witney on this day answering questions from fans, while during the day the club will be taking over the town centres with the Milk Cup coming to town along with mascots Olly and Olivia, activities for young fans and the chance to win #OX4life packages and season tickets.
Morning: Business visits
Afternoon: Town Centre
Activities such as the Milk Cup, Olly and Olivia, kids activities, and a chance to win #Ox4Life packages and season tickets)
Evening: Fans Forum
Witney Lakes Resort 6.30pm
Admission FREE
Thursday 6th August
#OUFCTakeover Abingdon
The second of our Takeover event sees the U’s visiting Abingdon ahead of our second forum of the week.
Morning: Business visits
Afternoon: Budgens Peachcroft 4pm – 5:30pm
Activities such as the Milk Cup, Olly and Olivia, kids activities, and a chance to win #Ox4Life packages and season tickets)
Evening: Fans Forum
Abingdon: Abingdon United FC 6.30pm
Admission FREE
Saturday 8th August
The Big Kick-Off.
Oxford United welcome Crawley Town to the Kassam Stadum in Sky Bet League 2. Book your place at www.oufctickets.co.uk or by calling 01865 337533