Oxford Utd V Southend at The Kassam Stadium : Match Preview

Oxford Utd V Southend - view commentary, squad, and statistics of the game live.Kane Hemmings eyeing Oxford start for Southend visitOxford manager Michael Appleton may finally hand a start to striker Kane Hemmings for his side's Sky Bet League One clash against Southend on Tuesday.Hemmings came off the bench to score the winner during the 1-0 victory over MK Dons last weekend and may be rewarded for his exploits.Marvin Johnson is set to return to his natural position on the wing after Appleton used the 26-year-old at left-back on Saturday.Defenders Christian Ribeiro and Sam Long continue their rehabilitation from injury.Southend will be without Will Atkinson for their trip to Oxford.The midfielder was shown a straight red card during their 1-0 defeat to Millwall and will serve the first game of his three-match ban.Striker Nile Ranger is available for selection having not played for the club since the start of January after being suspended for a breach of discipline. Striker David Mooney and winger Stephen McLaughlin (both ankle) remain sidelined.

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