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Oxford United 0-0 Rotherham United

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League One leaders Rotherham stretched their unbeaten run to 15 games but were made to fight all the way as Covid-hit Oxford held them to a goalless draw at the Kassam Stadium.

Oxford, again missing 13 players, rode their luck in the first half when the Millers twice struck the woodwork.

But in the second half the U's created chances, only to be denied by keeper Viktor Johansson.

Rotherham were unfortunate not to go in front in the 11th minute when Michael Smith headed Mickel Miller's cross against the post.

Freddie Ladapo then headed Smith's cross against the bar just after the half hour.

Paul Warne's men saw another chance go begging when Smith headed Miller's cross over from a corner played short.

Herbie Kane produced Oxford's first effort on goal early in the second half with a 25-yard free-kick that Johansson clutched under his bar.

Oxford threatened again when Nathan Holland cut in from the left and hit a fierce drive that Johansson beat away, and the keeper also kept out efforts from Steve Seddon and Dan Agyei as the match finished all-square.

Match report supplied by PA Media.

Line-ups

Oxford Utd

Formation 4-3-3

  • 28Trueman
  • 20Hanson
  • 16McNally
  • 2Long
  • 42SeddonBooked at 68mins
  • 18McGuaneSubstituted forAgyeiat 70'minutes
  • 26Kane
  • 8Brannagan
  • 17Henry
  • 21Whyte
  • 27HollandSubstituted forCooperat 87'minutes

Substitutes

  • 11Winnall
  • 19Agyei
  • 22Cooper
  • 23Bodin
  • 40Brearey
  • 43Golding

Rotherham

Formation 3-1-4-2

  • 1Johansson
  • 23Edmonds-Green
  • 20Ihiekwe
  • 2HardingBooked at 90mins
  • 4BarlaserBooked at 37mins
  • 11OgbeneSubstituted forWoodat 75'minutes
  • 18RathboneBooked at 64minsSubstituted forLindsayat 67'minutes
  • 8WilesBooked at 69mins
  • 14MillerBooked at 48mins
  • 24Smith
  • 10LadapoSubstituted forKayodeat 83'minutes

Substitutes

  • 6Wood
  • 9Grigg
  • 16Lindsay
  • 17Ferguson
  • 19Kayode
  • 22Odoffin
  • 31Vickers
Referee:
Sam Purkiss
Attendance:
7,620

Match Stats

Home TeamOxford UtdAway TeamRotherham
Possession
Home44%
Away56%
Shots
Home9
Away16
Shots on Target
Home5
Away1
Corners
Home3
Away9
Fouls
Home9
Away11

Live Text

  1. Post update

    Match ends, Oxford United 0, Rotherham United 0.

  2. Full Time

    Second Half ends, Oxford United 0, Rotherham United 0.

  3. Post update

    Attempt saved. Cameron Brannagan (Oxford United) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.

  4. Post update

    Attempt blocked. James Henry (Oxford United) with an attempt from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Herbie Kane with a cross.

  5. Booking

    Wes Harding (Rotherham United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

  6. Post update

    Foul by Wes Harding (Rotherham United).

  7. Post update

    Steve Seddon (Oxford United) wins a free kick on the left wing.

  8. Post update

    Attempt missed. Ben Wiles (Rotherham United) header from the centre of the box misses to the left following a corner.

  9. Post update

    Corner, Rotherham United. Conceded by James Henry.

  10. Post update

    Michael Smith (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  11. Post update

    Foul by James Henry (Oxford United).

  12. Substitution

    Substitution, Oxford United. Joel Cooper replaces Nathan Holland.

  13. Post update

    Ben Wiles (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  14. Post update

    Foul by Cameron Brannagan (Oxford United).

  15. Post update

    Foul by Michael Smith (Rotherham United).

  16. Post update

    Sam Long (Oxford United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  17. Post update

    Daniel Barlaser (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  18. Post update

    Foul by Cameron Brannagan (Oxford United).

  19. Substitution

    Substitution, Rotherham United. Joshua Kayode replaces Freddie Ladapo.

  20. Post update

    Attempt saved. Daniel Agyei (Oxford United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner.

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  • Comment posted by stu, at 19:53 27 Nov 2021

    Oxford second string and kept Rotherham at bay. Second half we were a different animal and had chances to win it. With soo many first team players out with Covid/injuries, shows the depth we have. Rotherham are a very good team, I won’t take anything away from them, but for a change I’m happy with a point. COYY

    • Reply posted by Millerman88, at 11:59 28 Nov 2021

      Millerman88 replied:
      A good and impartial comment showing true sportsmanship, unlike some of the insults levelled at the Millers by (a few) Oxford fans. Thanks, Stu!

  • Comment posted by Khamsin, at 22:09 27 Nov 2021

    RUFC have had a long string of top of the table games and not lost one of them. A good stretch of mid table fixtures through December and January to come. Oxford win their game in hand, they are right in the mix. A point away is a good result!

  • Comment posted by Hunters at Leys road, at 19:25 27 Nov 2021

    Well done with your away point against OUFC reserves.

    • Reply posted by Millerman88, at 12:02 28 Nov 2021

      Millerman88 replied:
      Aaah, Diddums! Never mind, perhaps you won't be kicked into non-league oblivion - again - In a couple of seasons? Where's the Sportsmanship? Football can do without these negative and insulting attitudes and comments.Onwards & Upwards, UTM!

  • Comment posted by oxfordspire, at 20:45 27 Nov 2021

    Very enjoyable 0-0. RUFC really impressive in first half - swift movement of the ball to the flanks & excellent crosses for their quality strikers. But OUFC had some luck & came out much more effectively in the 2nd half. Either team could have won it. Wind a disruptive factor. Good point for depleted OUFC - McInally and Long superb - but imagine RUFC will wonder how they didn’t win it. RUFC Subs??

    • Reply posted by The Miller, at 21:50 27 Nov 2021

      The Miller replied:
      Spot on assessment, I'd just say that the wind ruined the game.

  • Comment posted by Sir David, at 07:47 28 Nov 2021

    It is a gift to have so many players out and still doing well promotion for Headington United on the cards, "we are the London Road".

  • Comment posted by JoJo Lobster, at 20:18 27 Nov 2021

    Easily taken a point before game so happy. Maybe the ‘new’ players threw Rotherham a bit due to lack of available scouting opportunities but to be honest we were there for the taking today. Rotherham had good chances, we rode our luck at times, but stepped up well. Why oh why did Warne sub a winger for a centre back? Not seen it back but thought he went with his arms, but Ref bad for both sides.

    • Reply posted by Millerman88, at 12:06 28 Nov 2021

      Millerman88 replied:
      Thanks Jo-Jo; another generous and Sportsmanlike comment from a true fan of Football, unlike (unfortunately) some of the unnecessary Jibes from a few other Oxford supporters. Well done, mate!

  • Comment posted by ourbbc, at 21:15 28 Nov 2021

    You have to admit it....nice car park at one end of the oxford ground. Handy that.

  • Comment posted by From Rotherham and proud of it, at 20:34 27 Nov 2021

    UTM

  • Comment posted by Stuh74, at 19:48 27 Nov 2021

    Getting battered by Stockport next week UTH

  • Comment posted by Trevor, at 20:34 27 Nov 2021

    COYY....YELLOWS YELLOWS...WE HATE SWINDON AND WE HATE SWINDON.......

  • Comment posted by Millers, at 20:21 27 Nov 2021

    The wind won

  • Comment posted by ticsfan, at 20:28 27 Nov 2021

    Covid my back side

    • Reply posted by Millerman88, at 12:40 28 Nov 2021

      Millerman88 replied:
      My thoughts exactly, ticfan. But perhaps It was a 'misdiagnosis'? It may have been Hangovers? Bad Colds? Influenza? Temporary Depression? PTSD? Bubonic Plague? Covid has become a valuable 'Get out of Jail free' card.

  • Comment posted by Penelope Poopsalot, at 19:57 27 Nov 2021

    this sounds like it was a thriller for the 7000 attending - Christmas shopping next week maybe LOL

  • Comment posted by JillMiller, at 19:14 27 Nov 2021

    Good away point. Definitely going up as champions. UTM FTO

    • Reply posted by phoenixmiller, at 19:17 27 Nov 2021

      phoenixmiller replied:
      Give us the title now, UTM

  • Comment posted by Millerman88, at 11:50 28 Nov 2021

    Oxford were lucky to catch the Mighty Millers on an off-day. Consider the 1 point an early Xmas gift, okay guys? Unbeaten In fifteen, least goals conceded, best overall GD, all the so-called high-flyers taken care of......onwards and upwards! Lets hope Oxford don't end up back In non-league oblivion - an embarrassment that we've never had to contend with. UTM & FTO!

    • Reply posted by The Real Graham, at 13:18 28 Nov 2021

      The Real Graham replied:
      Rotherham seems to have the most arrogant fans in league 1. You should cop on to how you all sound to the rest of us.

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