Source: PA
Wilder to wield axe
Oxford manager Chris Wilder will make changes to his defence for the visit of Northampton.
Wilder witnessed his side throw away a 2-0 goal lead to lose 3-2 against Macclesfield last week and needs to tighten up his backline.
Jake Wright will definitely play at the Kassam Stadium after he returned to training this week following an injury and Mark Creighton may also feature in the U's defence.
Damien Batt has returned to training after a spell on the sidelines but it is not known whether Saturday's game against the Cobblers will come too soon for the defender.
Oxford need a response after two successive defeats and Wilder could promote Jack Midson and Mitchell Cole to the starting line-up after warming the bench in recent weeks.
