Malachi Obrey

Oxford United defeated League Two side Crawley Town 3-1 in pre-season to preserve their perfect record under Aaron Ramsey. Charlie Barker’s own goal gave Oxford the lead before Malcolm Ebiowei equalised, but Gatlin O’Donkor restored the advantage and Tyler Goodrham added a late third. Oxford created numerous chances, while Ruben Roosken was stretchered off after an injury.

Four former Oxford United players—Billy Bodin, Marvin Johnson, Kane Hemmings and Jordan Graham—have joined the PFA’s fully funded pre‑season camp for out‑of‑contract footballers. The programme offers a club‑style environment with training sessions, conditioning work and friendly matches to help free agents stay fit and attract potential clubs. Each player’s history with Oxford United is outlined, including transfer details, contract durations and subsequent moves. The expanded PFA camps run throughout the summer and have helped many players secure new deals.

A promotional offer provides new subscribers access to the Oxford Mail for £6 for the first six months or £26 for a discounted annual plan. Benefits include unlimited online access, fewer ads, reader rewards, puzzles, an ad-free app and digital newspaper edition. The offer supports expanded sports coverage ahead of the 2026–27 season, including content on Oxford United. Terms specify automatic renewal after trial periods and standard cancellation policies.

Ole Romeny has left Oxford United to join Fortuna Sittard on loan with an option to buy, returning to the Netherlands after joining the U’s earlier in the year. His departure follows Nik Prelec’s permanent move to Jagiellonia Białystok and comes as Oxford United face a temporary transfer ban. Romeny and Fortuna’s technical director Joris Mathijsen expressed confidence in the move and optimism about his role at the Dutch club.

Slovenian striker Nik Prelec has left Oxford United to join Jagiellonia Białystok on a permanent transfer. Prelec made 19 appearances for Oxford after arriving on loan in 2025 and was signed permanently in February before departing for an undisclosed fee. His exit follows a temporary transfer embargo preventing Oxford from registering new players. The forward previously played in Austria and Italy before joining Oxford.

Oxford United is expected to be placed under a transfer embargo due to failing to provide required funding under League One’s Salary Cost Management Protocol, preventing the club from registering new players until resolved. The development comes shortly after Aaron Ramsey’s appointment as head coach and ahead of the new League One campaign. The club has signed only Frankie Kent so far and has been linked with several free-agent targets.

Reading have submitted an offer for midfielder Archie Collins, who is attracting interest from multiple Championship and League One clubs including Oxford United. Collins, formerly of Peterborough United and Exeter City, is weighing his options after leaving Peterborough this summer. Oxford have made only one signing so far under new manager Aaron Ramsey and remain interested in Collins as he considers whether to move to a second‑tier side or seek more playing time in League One.

A High Court judge refused Friends of Stratfield Brake permission to pursue a judicial review against Oxford United’s proposed stadium at the Triangle site, finding the group’s arguments not reasonably arguable. The campaigners have submitted a renewal notice seeking an oral hearing to continue their challenge, while the club maintains the planning decision is sound and stresses the stadium’s importance before its Kassam Stadium lease expires in 2028.