Oxford United look to cause a cup upset this evening as they head for Bristol City in the Carabao Cup First Round (7.45pm)
United, winners of the competition in 1986, look to bounce back from an opening day defeat at Cambridge with a first home game of the season against Carlisle United on Saturday.
TEAM NEWS
Boss Liam Manning has hinted at changes from Saturday with new signing Max Woltman and fit again Josh Murphy and Oisin Smyth all included in the squad.
James Henry is close to a return after an ankle problem but unlikely to be risked this evening but with nine players on the bench in this competition there could be a chance for one or two younger players to step up from the Academy.
You can see Jordan Thorniley and Liam Manning previewing the game in iFollow right now.
THE OPPOSITION
Nigel Pearson's Robins kicked off their Championship season with a 1-1 draw with Preston on Saturday. Pearson was without former United defender Rob Atkinson through injury but Rob Dickie and Mark Sykes will be hoping to line up against the U's.
“There will be changes” Pearson said.“It won’t just be for change’s sake. We want to win games and throughout pre-season we’ve had a couple of double-headers and then in games we’ve made big changes and not looked stronger or weaker. We’ve got a good competition within the squad.”
Yellows, Yellows...
United will be wearing their new yellow kit for the first time in a competitive fixture tonight. Get ready for Saturday by ordering yours HERE
TICKETS
Pre-purchased tickets can be collected at the away turnstiles at Bristol on the night.
NO TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO BUY ON THE NIGHT AT ASHTON GATE.
Prices:
| Adults | £10 |
| Over 65 | £8 |
| Under 22 | £8 |
| Under 19 | £5 |
Wheelchair and ambulant disabled supporters pay the relevant concession price with a carer FOC.
We have been allocated an initial 662 tickets in the Atyeo Stand and 10 pairs of wheelchair/carer tickets.
There are a limited number of wheelchair car parking spaces onsite priced £20. To book these please call Gareth Torpy the Bristol City Disability Liaison Officer on 0117 9630 600 or email supporterservices@bristol-sport.co.uk
THE GAME
If tonight's game is level after 90 minutes it will go straight to penalties, with no extra time being played in this round of the competition.
TRAVEL
We have been advised of a road closure that will be in place after the game and will affect fans' journey home. The M4-Eastbound - Jct 19 to Jct 18 will be closed from 21:30
London Road Travel Club
Coaches will depart the Kassam Stadium at 4pm
Prices :
| Adult Member | £18 |
| Adult Non Member | £21 |
| Under 18 Member | £16 |
| Under 18 Non Member | £19 |
London Road Club Membership is now available, saving you money over the course of the season. CLICK HERE to book tickets or join the London Road Club, or call 01865 337533
SECOND ROUND DRAW
The winners won't have long to wait to find out who they face in the next round with the draw taking place on SKY Sports this evening after the conclusion of Burton Albion's game against Leicester City.
IFOLLOW
iFollow video coverage is unfortunately unavailable in the Carabao Cup but audio passes are available so you can hear our friends at BBC Oxford Sport describe all the action. Follow the game on @OUFCOfficial on twitter and we will have a full report and gallery right here on the final whistle.
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