It was another up-and-down week for Oxford United, with the U’s losing against a relegation rival before picking up a vital three points.
Ahead of the upcoming international break, there was also a call-up for some of Gary Rowett’s players.
Oxford United Weekly Round-Up: Mixed Championship Results
International Call-Ups
Ciaron Brown was the first to be called up to represent Northern Ireland for their upcoming friendlies against Switzerland and Sweden.
The U’s defender could face up against two of Europe’s top strikers in Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak.
Brown could earn his 24th and 25th caps in these upcoming fixtures.
Mark Harris was next with the Wales striker in line to face Kazakhstan and North Macedonia in World Cup qualifying action.
Ole Romeny earned his first call-up for the Indonesia national team and could be in line to face Australia and Bahrain in World Cup qualifiers alongside U’s teammate, Marselino Ferdinan.
Ben Nelson will also represent the England Elite Squad for games against Portugal and Switzerland.
Defeat at Hull
Oxford’s winless run was extended on Wednesday when Gary Rowett’s side lost at relegation rivals Hull.
The U’s took the lead through Michal Helik in the second half but quickly shipped two goals as the Tigers turned the tide.
Oxford did have chances to level but will be frustrated at throwing away a good opportunity for three vital points on the road.
Win Over Watford
The U’s bounced back from that damaging defeat on the Humber with a 1-0 win at home against Watford.
Rowett made five changes from the defeat against the Tigers, with one of them in Siriki Dembele netting the only goal of the game with under ten minutes remaining.
Despite the win, the U’s remain just four points clear of the drop following wins from Derby and Cardiff.
