John Mousinho’s goal last night makes him the second oldest player ever to score for the U’s.
The skipper’s early goal in the 5-0 win over Leyton Orient saw him edge Michael Duberry down the list into third and put him into second place at 36 years, four months and 30 days.
But he may have to score at Wembley in the final if he is to beat striker David Connolly’s club record. The former Portsmouth striker was 36 years, 9 months and 15 days old when he scored the winner against Hartlepool at the Kassam Stadium back in 2014.
Oxford United’s Oldest Scorers (since 1962)
| 1 | David Connolly | 36 years 9 months 15 days |
| 2 | John Mousinho | 36 years 4 months 30 days |
| 3 | Michael Duberry | 36 years, 3 months 7 days |
| 4 | Gavin Johnson | 36 yrs and 31 days old |
| 5 | Guy Whittingham | 35 yrs and 331 days |
John also moved into the top ten oldest players to have played for the club although he has some way to go to catch the club’s oldest ever player: Alan Judge. The Milk Cup winning goalkeeper came out of retirement to play two games as emergency cover at the age of 44.
Oxford United’s Oldest Players (since 1962)
| 1 | Alan Judge | 44 years, 5 months and 23 days |
| 2 | Andy Linighan | 38 years 314 days |
| 3 | Michael Duberry | 37 years, 6 months and 13 days old |
| 4 | Scott Shearer | 37 years, 5 months and 27 days |
| 5 | David Connolly | 36 years, 10 months and 15 days |
| 6 | Gavin Johnson | 36 yrs 6 months 18 days |
| 7 | John Mousinho | 36 years 4 months 30 days |
| 8 | Wayne Brown | 36 years and 12 days |
| 9 | Billy Turley | 35 years, 4 months and 14 days. |
| 10 | Scot Gemmill | 35 years, 2 months and 30 days. |
Alan Judge is the seventh oldest player ever to feature in the Football League
Linighan is the club's oldest debutant, making his first appearance at 38 yrs 121 days and also the club's oldest outfield player.