Home Match Build-Up 28/11/2025 - Buildup: OUFC v Ipswich Town

[Northstandboy]

Match Referee: TBD
Kassam Stadium
Friday 28th Nov 2025 @ 2000

 

[Isle of Wight Yellow]

What!!!! Surly that's a wind up.
Dropping 2 points at home , fighting for relegation.,
I give up

Of course every single Oxford fan would much, much rather we win. That goes without saying.

But Ipswich are 5th in the league and have only lost 3 times all season (16 games in) and are unbeaten in their last 6 games. They’re a good side.

A draw would see us on a three game unbeaten run going into a key game against an out of form, relegation rival in Swansea. I’d absolutely take it…

 

[battman]

Of course every single Oxford fan would much, much rather we win. That goes without saying.

But Ipswich are 5th in the league and have only lost 3 times all season (16 games in) and are unbeaten in their last 6 games. They’re a good side.

A draw would see us on a three game unbeaten run going into a key game against an out of form, relegation rival in Swansea. I’d absolutely take it…

A point here wouldn't be the worst in the world, but we do need to pick up three points soonish before it becomes a big monkey on our back, and if we can get that vs Swansea then I'd be happy.

Looking at our relegation rivals, Wednesday are pretty much gone already and Norwich are obviously in the fight, and then we're looking at Portsmouth, Swansea and even Charlton who are starting to sink after a good start (one win in their last six games)

 

[werthersoriginal]

A point here wouldn't be the worst in the world, but we do need to pick up three points soonish before it becomes a big monkey on our back, and if we can get that vs Swansea then I'd be happy.

Looking at our relegation rivals, Wednesday are pretty much gone already and Norwich are obviously in the fight, and then we're looking at Portsmouth, Swansea and even Charlton who are starting to sink after a good start (one win in their last six games)

Everyone from Charlton down could be sucked in, it's still early doors

 

[PottersRightBoot]

We are playing probably the best team in the league ( well alongside Coventry). Ipswich are regularly beating better sides than us away from home.
It is not impossible that we beat them, but the bookies have Ipswich as odds on and is at around 5:1.
Sounds about right.

5-1 for win, Good odds!

 

[Stranger]

5-1 for win, Good odds!

A 5-1 win would be even better! (Although I'd prefer a clean sheet for a change)

 

[Bicester Yellow]

Cumming
Ter Avest Helik Davies Currie
Vaulks BdK
Mills Krastev Dembele
Lankshear
​

Make use of the subs around the 60-70th minute; bring Goodrham on for Krastev, Prelec for Lankshear and Placheta for whichever winger is flagging more.

Think if we play 4-2-3-1 we will be asking for trouble for legs in midfield.

 

[Mad Dog]

Desperate for a win, and even I’d accept a shite performance tomorrow, if it got the three points.

 

[Older Shotts]

Oxford 0-2 Ipswich
Ipswich will shuffle their pack as per normal with four or five changes and utilise attacking subs from the bench on 70 minutes, barring any injuries.
Sindre Walle Egeli and George Hirst with the goals.

dont be so negative.. you'll get at least 3.

 

[jaybeachjump]

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Desperate for a win, and even I’d accept a shite performance tomorrow, if it got the three points.

I like this lineup a lot.

 

[JoeUFC]

The idea of Philogene up against Longy makes me sweat.

Long has been excellent, don't get me wrong, but I fear Phil O'Gene is the best attacking player in the league "on his day".

Maybe a back 5 with HTA on the right? Who knows!

 

[SirAndyOfCrosby]

Desperate for a win, and even I’d accept a shite performance tomorrow, if it got the three points.

That's pretty much a f*cking given, mate.

 

[Bitter]

Hopefully we can. Ipswich are back in form - four wins, 2 draws from their last 6, and up to 5th.

About time they lost then.

 

[Nadi-]

Cumming

Ter Avest. Helik. Davies. Currie

Vaulks BDK

Placheta Prelec. Krastev

Lankshear

 

[Foley]

That's pretty much a f*cking given, mate.

Really?

 

[EastStandKieran]

That's pretty much a f*cking given, mate.

Really not looking forward to it to be honest. I will be there but only because it's what we do no matter how high or how low we all still turn up . The football will be a hard watch it's going to be freezing cold in the stands and i will be thinking what the f**k am I doing I could be at home in the warm


Over to you Gary

 

[Eric Blair]

Really not looking forward to it to be honest. I will be there but only because it's what we do no matter how high or how low we all still turn up . The football will be a hard watch it's going to be freezing cold in the stands and i will be thinking what the f**k am I doing I could be at home in the warm


Over to you Gary

Light show and 2-0 win. Mark my words, son.

Then down to the Rusty Bike for a couple of pints of nut brown.

 

[Nadi-]

4-2-3-1
Cumming
Ter-Avest Helik Davies Currie
Vaulks BDK
Goodrham Krastev Dembele
Lankshear​

I’d quite like to see the 3 of Goodrham Krastev Dembele behind Lankshear. I think that’s our attacking 3 with the most ability in terms of taking on a man & having the odd moment of magic.

Hopefully we wouldn’t concede any corners or free kicks in our half.

 

[Orkney Islands Yellow]

Finishing work early, 8pm kick off means a goid few hours for drinks in town before heading to the game, would recommend you do the same so we're all well lubricated to sing!!

 

[Stranger]

Light show and 2-0 win. Mark my words, son.

Then down to the Rusty Bike for a couple of pints of nut brown.

Might see you in the RB. depends how much I've had in the Bear before the game

 

[Stranger]

I think if you have vaulks and BDK in midfield you have to have another more defensive player there as well. Maybe:
Cumming
HTA Helik Davies Currie
Vaulx BDK Sibley
Mills Lankshear Krastev

 

[EastStandKieran]

Cumming
HTA Helik Davies Currie
Vaulks
BDK Goodrham
Mills prelec Placeta

 

[Twiggy85]

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Desperate for a win, and even I’d accept a shite performance tomorrow, if it got the three points.

I would be surprised if that is not the team we see tomorrow night, possibly mills instead of long and TVA right back.

 

[Manorlounger]

I've still got my fingers crossed for fog. Can't see anything more than a draw from this.

 

[Carpy]

Cumming

Ter Avest. Helik. Davies. Currie

Vaulks BDK

Placheta Prelec. Krastev

Lankshear

Best we have at the moment, plenty of pace in that front line, worth that it could be a tad exposed at the back but I don’t think Ter Avest is as weak a defender as some suggest. Would be nice to give it a bit of a go for once too

 

[Eric Blair]

I've still got my fingers crossed for fog. Can't see anything more than a draw from this.

Come on Mr L. Repeat after me:

Light show. 2-0. Pint of ale.

 

[m]

...and even I’d accept a shite performance tomorrow, if it got the three points.

How very gracious of you, can I be the first to say thanks?

 

[Manorlounger]

Come on Mr L. Repeat after me:

Light show. 2-0. Pint of ale.

Oh, alright then. Mrs L and I are heading to F&B's first so I daresay a bottle of vino may be partaken of pre-match! Phone is all set up for the light show, not sure if Mrs L has got to grips with the techy side of it but we'll persevere!

Oh, we would love to see a 2-0 win.

 

[Eric Blair]

Oh, alright then. Mrs L and I are heading to F&B's first so I daresay a bottle of vino may be partaken of pre-match! Phone is all set up for the light show, not sure if Mrs L has got to grips with the techy side of it but we'll persevere!

Oh, we would love to see a 2-0 win.

That's the spirit! If you are down the Rusty Bike afterwards then I would gladly buy you and Mrs L a pint. That said, I suspect you and Mrs L have more sophisticated tastes.

Up the Ox.

 

[Mad Dog]

How very gracious of you, can I be the first to say thanks?

You may, and you are welcome my child

 

[Beech Road Bokelberg]

Come on Mr L. Repeat after me:

Light show. 2-0. Pint of ale.

Meat Pie, Sausage Roll, C'mon Harris give us a goal!...

Oooh, we got a corner!

OUFC 3 ITFC 2.... (maybe)