Oxford United F.C.
Squad
Max Crocombe2012current
Callum O'Dowda2013current
John Lundstram2015current
Chris Maguire2016current
Jordan Bowery2016current
Cameron Brannagan2018current
Marselino Ferdinan2024current
Ole Romeny2025current
Gavin Whytecurrent- Colin McDonald1950–1951
- David Mathers1959–1960
Ron Atkinson1959–1971- Billy Simpson1960–1961
- David Mathers1960–1960
- Kerry Dixon1979–1980
Mark Wright1980–1982
Nigel Winterburn1982–1983- Billy Hamilton1984–1987
Brian McDermott1984–1987
Colin Todd1984–1984
John Aldridge1984–1987
Ray Houghton1985–1987
Steve Perryman1986–1987
Dean Saunders1987–1988- Steve Foster1989–1992
Steve McClaren1989–1992- Ian Walker1990–1990
Jim Magilton1990–1994- John Byrne1993–1995
Matt Elliott1993–1997
Bruce Grobbelaar1997–1997
Dean Windass1998–1999
Mark Watson1998–2000- Andre Arendse1999–1999
Dean Whitehead1999–2004- Andre Arendse2000–2000
Eddie Newton2000–2000
Keith Andrews2000–2000
Sam Ricketts2000–2003
Garry Monk2001–2001
Craig Davies2004–2006- Scot Gemmill2006–2006
Ashley Barnes2007–2007
Jordan Rhodes2007–2007
Steven MacLean2010–2011
Michael Duberry2011–2013
Emiliano Martínez2012–2012
Dave Kitson2013–2014
Carlton Morris2014–2014- David Connolly2014–2014
George Long2014–2014
Wesley Burns2014–2015- Chris Maguire2015–2016
George Baldock2015–2016- Jamie Ashdown2015–2015
Kemar Roofe2015–2015
Daniel Crowley2016–2016
Jonjoe Kenny2016–2016
Matt Phillips2024–2026
Oxford United F.C. is a professional football club based in Oxford, England, known for its competitive spirit in English football.
Founded in 1893, Oxford United was originally called Headington Football Club before changing its name in 1960.
The club's first match was played against Cowley Barracks, marking the beginning of its long football journey.
Biography
Formation
Oxford United Football Club, originally founded as Headington Football Club on 27 October 1893, emerged from a meeting at the Britannia Inn in Headington, called by local doctor Robert Hitchings. The club was established to help cricketers maintain their fitness during the winter months. The Revd John Scott-Tucker, vicar at St. Andrew's Church, became the first president of the club. In 1911, the club adopted the name Headington United following a merger with Headington Quarry, marking a significant step in its early history.
Early Years and Development
The club's first match was against Cowley Barracks, and it struggled to find a permanent home until 1925 when it purchased the Manor Ground on London Road. This venue served dual purposes, hosting cricket in the summer and football in the winter. Headington United joined the Oxfordshire District League Second Division in 1899 and later became part of the Oxon Senior League in 1921, where they achieved a remarkable 9–0 victory in their inaugural season, a record for the club.
Name Change and Modern Era
In 1960, the club rebranded as Oxford United, reflecting its growth and ambition. The club has since competed in various leagues, including the EFL Championship, EFL League One, and EFL League Two. After experiencing relegation from the EFL Championship in the 2025–26 season, Oxford United continues to strive for success in the EFL League One, playing its home games at the Kassam Stadium since 2001, after leaving the Manor Ground.
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Career & Clubs
1893–1960: Headington F.C. to Headington United
Oxford United was founded on 27 October 1893 as Headington Football Club at the Britannia Inn, Headington in a meeting called by a local doctor, Robert Hitchings, as a way for the cricketers of Headington Cricket Club to maintain their fitness during the winter break. The fellow founder was the Revd John Scott-Tucker, vicar at St. Andrew's Church, who was appointed first president of the club. The suffix United was added in 1911 after merging with Headington Quarry. The club's first football match played was against Cowley Barracks. Headington had no regular home until 1913, when they were able to purchase Wootten's Field on London Road, but this was redeveloped in 1920, forcing the club to move. A permanent home was found in 1925, when they purchased the Manor Ground site on London Road. The facility was used as a cricket pitch in the summer, and a football pitch in the winter. In 1899, six years after their formation, Headington United joined the Oxfordshire District League Second Division, where they competed until the outbreak of the First World War; the Second Division was renamed the Oxfordshire Junior League after the resumption of football in 1919. In 1921, the club was admitted into the Oxon Senior League. The first season included a 9–0 victory, with eight of those goals coming from P. Drewitt. This remains a record for the highest number of goals scored by an Oxford player in a first-team match. At this time…
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Identifiers & aliases
Oxford United Football Club is a professional football club based in Oxford, England. The club competes in EFL League One, the third tier of English football, following relegation from the EFL Championship in 2025—26. Founded as Headington Football Club in 1893, the club adopted its current name in 1960. Nicknamed The U's, it has played its home games at the Kassam Stadium, replacing its former home of Manor Ground in 2001.
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