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Webster poised for possible return Burton could have Aaron Webster available again when Oxford visit the Pirelli Stadium. The versatile Webster has resumed training and has a chance of being involved after missing the last three matches with a knee problem. It remains to be seen whether Tom Parkes will be included in the squad. The on-loan defender had not played since suffering a broken ankle in August but, after a surprise appearance on the bench against Plymouth, he started at Bradford last weekend. However, the 20-year-old's current deal from Leicester is set to expire before Sunday and boss Paul Peschisolido is still mulling over whether to extend the loan. Leading scorer Billy Kee looks set to remain on the sidelines. The 12-goal striker has missed the last three matches with a groin injury. Oxford will be without the suspended Damian Batt. Defender Batt serves the first game of a two-match ban after accumulating 10 yellow cards over the course of the season. Andy Whing looks set to revert to right-back while Asa Hall and Paul McLaren compete to step into midfield. U's manager Chris Wilder continues to be without Tony Capaldi. The veteran, who has yet to feature for Oxford this season after arriving from Morecambe in the summer, has been sidelined for up to two months with a knee problem. Otherwise, Wilder has no new injury issues to deal with, although striker Deane Smalley has joined Bradford on loan until the end of the season and will therefore not be available. The U's go into the match looking to extend their four-game unbeaten away record in League Two, during which time they have not conceded a goal.
Match Report
Potter sends U's into top seven Alfie Potter's second-half strike ensured Oxford moved back into the npower League Two play-off places courtesy of a 1-1 draw at Burton. Midfielder Adam Bolder gave Albion a first-half lead but Potter hit back with a solo goal after the break to leave the Brewers still looking for their first win of 2012. The hosts dominated much of the first half and might have been more than a goal to the good. Skipper John McGrath had a shot blocked by the legs of goalkeeper Ryan Clarke before the Brewers went in front in the 13th minute. Andres Gurrieri opened up the visitors' defence and Bolder provided an accomplished finish from 15 yards. All Oxford could offer in response were wayward efforts from Peter Leven and Simon Heslop. But the U's showed more energy and purpose in the second half and drew level when Potter brilliantly jinked his way through a packed penalty area to score from close range. James Constable then went close to giving the visitors the lead with a raking low shot from 15 yards.
Form Guide
- WDLLLD
- Burton Albion
- VS
- Oxford Utd WDDWLD
Last Meetings
- Oxford Utd
- 2 - 2
- Burton Albion
- 10/09/2011
- Oxford Utd
- 3 - 0
- Burton Albion
- 27/03/2011
- Burton Albion
- 0 - 0
- Oxford Utd
- 07/08/2010
Top Scorers
Burton Albion
- B Kee 12
- CM Zola 8
- J Richards 7
- A Webster 2
- C Taylor 2
- C Palmer 2
- A Bolder 1
- J Maghoma 1
- J Dyer 1
- A Yussuf 1
Oxford Utd
- J Constable 9
- P Leven 5
- M Duberry 3
- S Heslop 3
- J Pittman 3
- L Davis 2
- P McLaren 1
- T Craddock 1
- D Batt 1
- A Hall 1
- A Potter 1
Goals
Burton Albion
- Total goals 81
- Goals per game 40
- 3 (For) 2 (Against) Period 0-10 mins
- 3 (For) 5 (Against) Period 11-20 mins
- 6 (For) 3 (Against) Period 21-30 mins
- 7 (For) 6 (Against) Period 31-40 mins
- 4 (For) 8 (Against) Period 41-50 mins
- 5 (For) 4 (Against) Period 51-60 mins
- 4 (For) 3 (Against) Period 61-70 mins
- 2 (For) 2 (Against) Period 71-80 mins
- 6 (For) 8 (Against) Period 81-90 mins
Oxford Utd
- Total goals 79
- Goals per game 38
- 2 (For) 2 (Against) Period 0-10 mins
- 6 (For) 2 (Against) Period 11-20 mins
- 3 (For) 1 (Against) Period 21-30 mins
- 5 (For) 2 (Against) Period 31-40 mins
- 6 (For) 4 (Against) Period 41-50 mins
- 4 (For) 5 (Against) Period 51-60 mins
- 3 (For) 6 (Against) Period 61-70 mins
- 3 (For) 1 (Against) Period 71-80 mins
- 6 (For) 4 (Against) Period 81-90 mins
