Discover Oxford United FC, an English club founded in 1893 based in the university city of Oxford. The U's play at the Kassam Stadium and compete in the Championship. Follow all the Yellows' news, results and standings in English football.
Oxford United boasts a rich history with a meteoric 1980s rise, winning the League Cup and reaching the top division. The university club continues to progress and aims to establish their place in English football's elite. Find complete statistics, tactical analyses and Oxford squad information.
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Oxford United play at the Kassam Stadium (officially Grenoble Road), a 12,500-capacity venue opened in 2001. The club plan to build a larger new stadium in coming years.
Founded in 1893 as Headington United, the club became Oxford United in 1960. The 1980s mark the peak with a meteoric rise from fourth to first division in six years.
Oxford won the League Cup in 1986 (against QPR), one second division title in 1985 and two third division titles. The club competed in the top division from 1985 to 1988.
The nickname 'The U's' comes from 'United'. Supporters are also called 'Yellows' in reference to the club's traditional yellow kit, a distinctive color in English football.
John Aldridge, Dean Saunders, Jim Magilton, Matt Le Tissier (in youth) and Joey Beauchamp marked the club's history. John Aldridge remains the all-time top scorer with 90 goals.
The M40 Derby pits Oxford against Swindon Town, an intense geographical rivalry. Oxford also have historic rivalries with Reading and Wycombe Wanderers, neighboring regional clubs.
No, Oxford United have never participated in European competitions. The club has however experienced their moment of glory with the 1986 League Cup victory, a major feat in their history.
Oxford's traditional colors are yellow and blue. The home kit is predominantly yellow with blue details, a unique combination in English football.
Consult Oxford United's page on FootballAudit.com to know the club's current division, which regularly alternates between League One and the Championship.
On FootballAudit.com, follow all Oxford matches in real-time with updated scores, detailed statistics and English championship performance analyses.
