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PREVIEW Oxford United v Port Vale

A full guide to Saturday's Sky Bet League 1 game at the Kassam Stadium

1 September 2023

Match Previews

PREVIEW Oxford United v Port Vale

A full guide to Saturday's Sky Bet League 1 game at the Kassam Stadium

1 September 2023

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Sky Bet League 1 leaders Oxford United welcome Port Vale to the Kassam Stadium on Saturday (3pm).

It's first against sixth in the early table with both sides unbeaten since the opening day.

TEAM NEWS
New signing Kyle Edwards became the eleventh new face at the U's this window and trained with the squad today after joining on a season-long loan from Ipswich Town.

With Greg Leigh making a cameo last Saturday after also signing from Ipswich, and Sonny Perkins having trained all week after joining on loan from Leeds, Liam Manning has plenty of options as he looks for his side to make it five wins in a row.

Defenders Sam Long and Jordan Thorniley remain doubts after injury while James Henry and Marcus Browne are the only long-term absentees.

See a full interview with Kyle Edwards plus Ruben Rodrigues and Liam talking about the game in iFollow now.

THE OPPOSITION
Port Vale Boss Andy Crosby skippered Oxford with distinction and will be looking forward to his return to the Kassam Stadium.

His side are in good form. After a heavy defeat at Barnsley on the opening day his side have beaten Reading and Carlisle at home with an excellent win away at Charlton and a draw at Blackpool leaving them with ten points so far.

A penalty win over Crewe in midweek sent them through to the third round of the Carabao Cup where they will welcome Sutton United to Vale Park.

TICKETS
Tickets are available now from

  • oufctickets.co.uk
  • By calling 01865 337533
  • In person from the Kassam Stadium Ticket Office on matchday
PARKING AND ACCESS
There are around 2,000 free parking spaces at the stadium but we ask everyone to arrive early and park legally.

The gate behind the Planet IT North Stand will be closed so pedestrians cannot move from one end of the ground to the other behind that stand.
 
VISITING FANS
You can download a full guide to visiting the Kassam Stadium here: AwayFanGuide 23 24.pdf
Please park in the West Car Park - the one closest to the cinema and bowling complex at the fence end of the ground.
 
DISABLED SUPPORTERS
You can download a full guide to visiting the Kassam Stadium here: DisabledGuide 23 24.pdf
 
CLUB SHOP
The Club Shop has stock of all three new kits plus a huge range of leisure and training wear. Make sure you call in before the game, or take a look online HERE
 
GETTING HERE
The Football Special bus services, including the Didcot/Abingdon service, offer easy and affordable transport to home games and are part of the government's £2 for a ticket scheme.

The club are aware the numbers wishing to travel on the OX3 Carterton/Witney Football Special bus last Saturday exceeded the vehicle's capacity and regrettably some supporters were unable to be picked up.

The club are in discussions with the Oxford Bus Company/Thames Travel to see what can be done to increase capacity on that service but unfortunately nothing is possible before the Port Vale game.

FIFTY/50
Our Polythene UK Fifty/50 tickets are available all around the ground and offer a great chance to win cash at half time.

COVERAGE
The game is available to hear in the UK and watch worldwide in iFollow.

You can also follow the whole game on Twitter through @OUFCOfficial and we will have a full match report and Gallery right here on the final whistle.


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