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The referee brings the game to a close.
- 91mins
James Constable concedes a free kick for a foul on Russell Penn. James Constable shown a yellow card. Adam Legzdins takes the free kick.
- 89mins
Outswinging corner taken from the right by-line by Simon Heslop.
- 88mins
Russell Penn gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Simon Heslop. Free kick taken by Simon Heslop.
- 87mins
Outswinging corner taken by Simon Heslop from the right by-line, Greg Pearson makes a clearance.
- 87mins
Inswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Simon Heslop.
- 86mins
Greg Pearson is caught offside. Ryan Clarke takes the direct free kick.
- 85mins
Jacques Maghoma takes a shot. Dannie Bulman gets a block in.
- 84mins
Simon Heslop concedes a free kick for a foul on Aaron Webster. The referee books Russell Penn for unsporting behaviour. John McGrath takes the free kick.
- 83mins
Lewis Young sends in a cross, Jake Wright makes a clearance.
- 81mins
Corner from right by-line taken by Lewis Young.
- 81mins
Asa Hall takes a shot. Michael Simpson gets a block in.
- 78mins
Darren Stride fouled by James Constable, the ref awards a free kick. Indirect free kick taken by Adam Legzdins.
- 77mins
Unfair challenge on Russell Penn by Dannie Bulman results in a free kick. Paul Boertien takes the free kick.
- 75mins
Lewis Young produces a cross.
- 74mins
The ball is crossed by Anthony Tonkin.
- 74mins
The referee gives a free kick against Michael Simpson for handball. Simon Heslop restarts play with the free kick.
- 73mins
Lewis Young has an effort at goal from outside the penalty box which goes wide left of the goal.
- 72mins
Greg Pearson takes a shot. Blocked by Damian Batt.
- 71mins
Foul by Jake Wright on Greg Pearson, free kick awarded. John McGrath restarts play with the free kick.
- 66mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Paul Boertien by Sam Deering. Adam Bolder goes off and Jacques Maghoma comes on. Direct free kick taken by Adam Legzdins.
- 66mins
Lewis Young joins the action as a substitute, replacing Shaun Harrad.
- 65mins
Jack Midson leaves the field to be replaced by Daniel Philliskirk.
- 63mins
Asa Hall takes a shot. Save made by Adam Legzdins.
- 60mins
(Oxford Utd) makes a substitution, with Sam Deering coming on for Matthew Green.
- 60mins
The ball is delivered by Paul Boertien, Shot from deep inside the area by Russell Penn goes over the bar.
- 59mins
Asa Hall takes a shot. Blocked by James Constable.
- 58mins
Jack Midson takes a shot. Save made by Adam Legzdins.
- 58mins
Dannie Bulman takes a shot. Greg Pearson gets a block in.
- 56mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Matthew Green on John McGrath. Adam Bolder takes the free kick.
- 56mins
Asa Hall challenges Andrew Corbett unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Adam Legzdins.
- 54mins
Foul by John McGrath on Jack Midson, free kick awarded. Dannie Bulman restarts play with the free kick.
- 53mins
Adam Bolder takes a shot. Anthony Tonkin gets a block in.
- 52mins
Corner from the right by-line taken by Adam Bolder, John McGrath takes a shot.
- 49mins
Outswinging corner taken by Simon Heslop from the right by-line, Jack Midson produces a right-footed shot from deep inside the penalty box which goes wide of the right-hand upright.
- 47mins
Foul by Jack Midson on Darren Stride, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Adam Legzdins.
The match restarts for the second half.
The first half comes to an end.
- 43mins
Corner taken right-footed by Adam Bolder from the right by-line, Simon Heslop makes a clearance.
- 43mins
Adam Bolder takes the inswinging corner, Anthony Tonkin manages to make a clearance.
- 42mins
Shaun Harrad takes a shot. Blocked by Harry Worley.
- 41mins
Outswinging corner taken right-footed by Simon Heslop from the right by-line, free kick awarded for a foul by James Constable on Darren Stride. Adam Legzdins takes the direct free kick.
- 40mins
Foul by John McGrath on Asa Hall, free kick awarded. Direct free kick taken by Harry Worley.
- 39mins
Inswinging corner taken by Dannie Bulman, Andrew Corbett makes a clearance.
- 39mins
Jack Midson takes a shot. Michael Simpson gets a block in.
- 38mins
Simon Heslop takes a shot. John McGrath gets a block in.
- 37mins
Darren Stride concedes a free kick for a foul on Jack Midson. Anthony Tonkin takes the free kick.
- 36mins
Dannie Bulman fouled by Shaun Harrad, the ref awards a free kick. Ryan Clarke takes the free kick.
- 34mins
Matthew Green is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Adam Legzdins takes the indirect free kick.
- 33mins
Aaron Webster sends in a cross, Header from deep inside the area by Greg Pearson goes over the bar.
- 32mins
Asa Hall produces a right-footed shot from deep inside the penalty area which goes wide of the right-hand post.
- 31mins
Shaun Harrad takes a shot. Save made by Ryan Clarke.
- 30mins
Foul by Matthew Green on Aaron Webster, free kick awarded. Adam Legzdins takes the direct free kick.
- 28mins
Cross/shot by Simon Heslop, save made by Adam Legzdins.
- 27mins
Unfair challenge on Damian Batt by John McGrath results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Simon Heslop.
- 26mins
Foul by Shaun Harrad on Dannie Bulman, free kick awarded. Simon Heslop takes the direct free kick.
- 25mins
Shaun Harrad is ruled offside. Direct free kick taken by Harry Worley.
- 23mins
Simon Heslop takes a inswinging corner from the right by-line played to the near post.
- 22mins
Matthew Green produces a right-footed shot from just outside the box that goes wide left of the goal.
- 20mins
Matthew Green produces a cross, clearance made by Adam Bolder.
- 18mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Jack Midson on Andrew Corbett. Adam Legzdins takes the direct free kick.
- 16mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Jake Wright on Michael Simpson. Michael Simpson takes the direct free kick.
- 14mins
Dannie Bulman gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Shaun Harrad. Direct free kick taken by Paul Boertien.
- 11mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Harry Worley on Shaun Harrad. Harry Worley is cautioned by the ref for unsporting behaviour. Aaron Webster has a direct shot on goal from the free kick.
- 9mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Damian Batt by Aaron Webster. Anthony Tonkin takes the direct free kick.
- 9mins
Unfair challenge on Damian Batt by Aaron Webster results in a free kick. Dannie Bulman restarts play with the free kick.
- 8mins
Greg Pearson is ruled offside. Harry Worley restarts play with the free kick.
- 4mins
James Constable concedes a free kick for a foul on Andrew Corbett. Adam Legzdins takes the direct free kick.
- 2mins
Dannie Bulman produces a right-footed shot from deep inside the penalty box which goes wide of the left-hand upright.
- 1mins
Michael Simpson crosses the ball, Anthony Tonkin manages to make a clearance.
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Russell Penn by Asa Hall. Adam Legzdins takes the free kick.
The match gets underway.
Match Preview
Moore doubt for Burton
Burton have a handful of injury doubts as they prepare to get their League Two campaign under way against Football League newcomers Oxford.
Summer signing and newly-appointed captain Darren Moore has been nursing an Achilles problem following last weekend`s pre-season friendly against Kidderminster.
Full-back Kevin Grocott (thigh), midfielder Jacques Maghoma (ankle) and striker Greg Pearson (thigh) are also carrying knocks.
Nathan Stanton looks likely to make his debut at centre-half alongside Moore or Tony James, while goalkeeper Adam Legzdins, midfielders Adam Bolder Jack Dyer, Lewis Young and Garyn Preen and striker James Ellison are the other new arrivals hoping to force their way into manager Paul Peschisolido`s starting XI.
Long-term injury victims Ryan Austin (knee), Richard Jackson and Keith Gilroy are all nearing a return.
Oxford duo Simon Clist and Jake Wright have been declared fit.
Midfielder Clist has made a full recovery from a groin operation while defender Wright has got over a back problem, however it remains to be seen whether either make the starting XI.
The inclusion of Clist and Wright means manager Chris Wilder has virtually a full squad to choose from with defender Rhys Day being the only absentee as he continues his recovery from a knee problem.
Wilder faces a tough decision over who he chooses in goal to start the match at the Pirelli Stadium with 2009/10 Player of the Year Ryan Clarke and summer signing Simon Eastwood battling it out for the number one spot.
United's other 11 summer recruits including former Peterborough winger Alfie Potter, on loan Chelsea youngster Danny Philliskirk and ex-England Under-20 international Asa Hall are all available and will be hoping to make their debuts for the club.
Burton Albion
Oxford Utd
- Adam Legzdins
- Andrew Corbett
- Darren Stride
- Michael Simpson
- Paul Boertien
- Russell Penn
- Adam Bolder
- John McGrath
- Aaron Webster
- Greg Pearson
- Shaun Harrad
- SUBS
- Kevin Poole
- Tony James
- Richard Walker
- James Ellison
- Jimmy Phillips
- Jacques Maghoma
- Lewis Young
Home
Away
- Ryan Clarke
- Damian Batt
- Jake Wright
- Anthony Tonkin
- Harry Worley
- Dannie Bulman
- Simon Heslop
- Asa Hall
- James Constable
- Jack Midson
- Matthew Green
- SUBS
- Mark Creighton
- Simon Eastwood
- Simon Clist
- Richie Baker
- Sam Deering
- Leigh Franks
- Daniel Philliskirk
Match Report
Us battle for point Oxford's return to the Football League after a four-year absence saw them take a hard-earned point in a goalless draw at Burton. Chris Wilder's side rarely looked like winning a frantic battle, although at times they played the more measured football. Both sides were guilty of playing poor final balls too often when they got themselves into promising situations, and it was a day for defenders to shine. Us defender Harry Worley was outstanding, as were Burton's new central defensive partnership - the vastly-experienced Darren Moore and Nathan Stanton. The best chances of the game fell to Burton striker Shaun Harrad in the first half. In the 32nd minute, Greg Pearson nipped past two players on the left-hand side of the box and rolled a pass across which Harrad stretched to touch goalwards, only for Ryan Clarke to save well low to his left. Picked out by fine pass from Adam Bolder in the 43rd minute, Harrad shot low from 20 yards and a deflection beat Clarke before the ball trickled past the keeper's right-hand post. No-one came closer in the second half, and it was the sort of game in which both teams were satisfied with a point.
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