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a day ago
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- Yahoo
Our predicted starting XI for Carabao Cup tie
OXFORD United face off against Colchester United in the first match of their Carabao Cup campaign on Tuesday night. Following Saturday's defeat to Portsmouth and ahead of Sunday's league clash against Hull City, expect Gary Rowett to rest most of those who started against Pompey. Here's who we think will be the names featured in Rowett's starting XI. READ ALSO: Key talking points as U's begin season with home defeat GOALKEEPER Expect to see Matt Ingram between the sticks. This will give Jamie Cumming a rest ahead of the weekend after his efforts against Pompey. Ingram's last appearance for the U's was against Swansea City in May. DEFENCE Peter Kioso might make an appearance at right back having not even featured in the matchday squad against Pompey. Colchester could be a good opportunity to give Jack Currie another chance to prove himself after an impressive season on loan at Leyton Orient. The left back came on with just over 20 minutes left against Pompey and showed plenty of promise. Starting him against Colchester gives him another opportunity to impress as he looks to make a case to put himself into the starting XI for the league campaign. Sam Long seems an obvious choice for centre half after not getting minutes on Saturday. Michal Helik appears to be the only other option to play alongside Long, with Elliott Moore going off injured on Saturday and Ciaron Brown still recovering from a knee ligament injury. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE OXFORD MAIL ONLINE (Image: Newsquest) MIDFIELD With new signing Brian De Keersmaecker injured and Cameron Brannagan likely to be rested, Louie Sibley should get a start in centre midfield after coming on late against Pompey. We expect the midfielder to start in a flat two alongside Will Vaulks, who played the majority of the game on Saturday. We believe Rowett will play a 4-4-2 against Colchester, with Siriki Dembele playing on the left of the midfield four. Dembele came on for the last quarter of the game on Saturday and proved to be a real handful for defenders at times last season. Matt Phillips is our guess for who will be playing on the right side of this midfield. STRIKERS It would make sense for Gatlin O'Donkor to start up front for United alongside Tom Bradshaw, with Mark Harris and Will Lankshear likely to be rested following their starts on Saturday. SUBSTITUTES There is likely to be an opportunity for exciting academy prospect Leo Snowden on the bench. Jamie Cumming and Hidde ter Avest, plus the aforementioned Moore and Leigh will be good reinforcements at the back. Brannagan, Stan Mills, Tyler Goodrham and Lankshear will also likely appear in the squad.
BBC News
a day ago
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- BBC News
A 'job done' performance from Pompey
There was a lot to like about Pompey at the Kassam on was a "job done" away performance that had every ingredient we've come to anticipate from a John Mousinho side winning a game of football on the road - solidity in the back line, plenty of midfield substance and a real purpose in if you were to put his match-winning moment aside, Adrian Segecic had one of the most accomplished league debuts I can remember a Pompey player having for many a footballing diligence and application is sensational, not to mention his ferocity in striking the ball which we got glimpses of. One league game is a small sample size, however his pre-season showings coupled with Saturday afternoon's display excite me for his campaign returning duo of Conor Shaughnessy and Regan Poole, albeit not error free, didn't strike me as a partnership 20 months in the making. John Swift demonstrated exactly what he can bring to the table for Pompey, Colby Bishop's surprise inclusion was a welcome one, and I think in part that allowed for Callum Lang to shine as he was only really the closing 20 minutes of the game where Pompey's slender one-goal advantage felt at risk, naturally invoking nervousness heightened by the desire to see the game of me feels a less well equipped and prepared Pompey side may well have succumbed to the late Oxford pressure. Mousinho appears to now have his side in a place whereby we can compete from start to finish and emerge with a result befitting the performance. It took a leafy weekend in West London midway through October last season for Pompey to register a league win, home or away. This time round that inaugural victory came on the opening Portsmouth will almost certainly have tougher tests on our travels this season, we know by now that winning anywhere away from home in the Championship is an credited his side's energy and challenged them to sustain it. A stern test for our Fratton Park curtain raiser next weekend (at home to Norwich) can't come soon enough.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Murphy back soon for Pompey
Portsmouth boss John Mousinho expects to have winger Josh Murphy available before the end of August. The former Oxford man missed Pompey's 1-0 win at the Kassam Stadium but is not expected to be out long term. Mousinho told BBC Radio Solent: "Josh picked up a slight hamstring injury in the last pre-season game. "We will maybe see him next week but I'm not sure, but we'll see him against West Brom [on August 23]." Latest Portsmouth news, analysis and fan views Listen to Portsmouth content on BBC Sounds
BBC News
2 days ago
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- BBC News
Murphy back soon for Pompey
Portsmouth boss John Mousinho expects to have winger Josh Murphy available before the end of former Oxford man missed Pompey's 1-0 win at the Kassam Stadium but is not expected to be out long told BBC Radio Solent: "Josh picked up a slight hamstring injury in the last pre-season game."We will maybe see him next week but I'm not sure, but we'll see him against West Brom [on August 23]."
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
Oxford United vs Portsmouth Championship prediction, odds and betting offer
Oxford United host Portsmouth with both sides eyeing a solid start after busy summer The Kassam Stadium hosts a finely poised encounter on the opening weekend of the new Championship season, with Oxford United welcoming Portsmouth. Both clubs finished side by side last year—Pompey just one point and one place above their hosts—highlighting how closely matched these sides are heading into another campaign. After securing safety with a 17th-place finish last term, Oxford United enter their second straight year in the second tier focused on further consolidation. Manager Gary Rowett has been proactive over the summer, bringing in five new signings to refresh his squad and add depth across the pitch. With expectations realistic, Rowett will be hoping his new recruits can help steer the club clear of relegation worries early on. Portsmouth also have their sights set on stability after finishing just above Oxford last season. John Mousinho's side will be wary of 'second season syndrome'—a common pitfall for recently promoted teams. The Pompey boss has responded by adding five players so far, including experienced midfielder John Swift on a free transfer from West Bromwich Albion. These additions are designed to inject quality and experience as they look to cement their status in the division. With both teams undergoing similar levels of squad turnover and entering the campaign with pragmatic ambitions, Saturday's fixture promises a closely contested affair. Supporters will be eager to see which of the new faces can make an immediate impact as Oxford and Pompey aim to kick off their seasons on a positive note. Oxford United vs Portsmouth Odds Oxford - 6/4 Draw - 21/10 Portsmouth - 7/4 18+ | Gamble responsibly | | Odds subject to change Oxford United vs Portsmouth Betting Tips Under 3.5 goals - 3/10 Josh Williams to be shown a card - 19/10 18+ | Gamble responsibly | | Odds subject to change Oxford United vs Portsmouth Betting Offer If you are on the lookout for the latest free bet offers, then look no further. Here, not only do we bring you numerous free bet offers, but all from the very best betting sites in the industry. Each bookie we recommend is fully licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, so you know you are always betting on a safe and trustworthy site. Check out the Mirror Betting Hubs Free Bets offers here. Gamble responsibly Reach plc is committed to promoting safer gambling. All of our content and recommended bets are advised to those aged 18 or over. Odds are subject to change too. We strongly encourage our readers to only ever bet what they can afford to lose. For more information, please call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or visit
