Relegation from the top flight last term means Luton, Burnley and Sheffield United are all back in the second tier this term and will be expected to push for play-off spots again at least, but so too will Norwich City, an improving Coventry and beaten play-off finalists Leeds United. At the other end of the table, Wayne Rooney is aiming to revive Plymouth’s fortunes after they narrowly avoided relegation last year, with Portsmouth and Derby the teams promoted from League One along with play-off final winners Oxford.
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Oxford United FC 1 – 0 Cardiff City FC
Oxford United vs Cardiff City
16:09
Attempt missed. Rúben Rodrigues (Oxford United) right footed shot from the right side of the box.
Oxford United vs Cardiff City
16:07
Attempt missed. Callum O’Dowda (Cardiff City) right footed shot from the left side of the box.
Oxford United vs Cardiff City
16:04
Attempt missed. Ciaron Brown (Oxford United) header from the right side of the six yard box.
Oxford United vs Cardiff City
16:03
Second Half begins Oxford United 1, Cardiff City 0.
Oxford United vs Cardiff City
16:03
Substitution, Cardiff City. Callum Robinson replaces Chris Willock.
Oxford United vs Cardiff City
15:48
First Half ends, Oxford United 1, Cardiff City 0.
Oxford United vs Cardiff City
15:48
Sam Long (Oxford United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Oxford United vs Cardiff City
15:48
Offside, Cardiff City. Chris Willock is caught offside.
Oxford United vs Cardiff City
15:48
Attempt missed. Cameron Brannagan (Oxford United) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Mark Harris.
Oxford United vs Cardiff City
15:48
Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
Oxford United vs Cardiff City
15:44
Tyler Goodrham (Oxford United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Oxford United vs Cardiff City
15:44
Foul by Calum Chambers (Cardiff City).
Oxford United vs Cardiff City
15:44
Offside, Oxford United. Mark Harris is caught offside.
Oxford United vs Cardiff City
15:43
Calum Chambers (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Oxford United vs Cardiff City
15:42
Goal! Oxford United 1, Cardiff City 0. Mark Harris (Oxford United) left footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Przemyslaw Placheta.
Oxford United vs Cardiff City
15:38
Andy Rinomhota (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Oxford United vs Cardiff City
15:38
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Oxford United vs Cardiff City
15:38
Delay in match because of an injury Dimitrios Goutas (Cardiff City).
Oxford United vs Cardiff City
15:38
Attempt blocked. Cameron Brannagan (Oxford United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Oxford United vs Cardiff City
15:36
Attempt missed. Mark Harris (Oxford United) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Tyler Goodrham.
Oxford United vs Cardiff City
15:36
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Oxford United vs Cardiff City
15:36
Delay in match because of an injury Rúben Rodrigues (Oxford United).
Oxford United vs Cardiff City
15:35
Foul by Alex Robertson (Cardiff City).
Oxford United vs Cardiff City
15:30
Chris Willock (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Oxford United vs Cardiff City
15:30
Yakou Méïté (Cardiff City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Oxford United vs Cardiff City
15:23
Foul by Will Vaulks (Oxford United).
Oxford United vs Cardiff City
15:23
Yakou Méïté (Cardiff City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Oxford United vs Cardiff City
15:21
Chris Willock (Cardiff City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Oxford United vs Cardiff City
15:20
Attempt blocked. Chris Willock (Cardiff City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Alex Robertson.
Oxford United vs Cardiff City
15:15
Attempt saved. Yakou Méïté (Cardiff City) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is saved.
Oxford United vs Cardiff City
15:16
Attempt blocked. Chris Willock (Cardiff City) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Yakou Méïté.
Oxford United vs Cardiff City
15:08
Corner, Oxford United. Conceded by Andy Rinomhota.
Oxford United vs Cardiff City
15:05
Attempt missed. Tyler Goodrham (Oxford United) right footed shot from outside the box.
Oxford United vs Cardiff City
15:08
Joel Bagan (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Oxford United vs Cardiff City
15:04
Joel Bagan (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Oxford United vs Cardiff City
15:05
Foul by Greg Leigh (Oxford United).
Oxford United vs Cardiff City
15:07
Offside, Oxford United. Greg Leigh is caught offside.
Oxford United vs Cardiff City
15:03
Foul by Przemyslaw Placheta (Oxford United).
Oxford United vs Cardiff City
15:02
Foul by Alex Robertson (Cardiff City).
Oxford United vs Cardiff City
15:02
Will Vaulks (Oxford United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Oxford United vs Cardiff City
15:01
First Half begins.
Oxford United vs Cardiff City
14:30
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Oxford United vs Cardiff City
13:00
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