Follow live coverage as Oxford United face Blackburn Rovers in the Championship today.
An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.
Relegation from the top flight last term means Luton, Burnley and Sheffield United are all back in the second tier this term and will be expected to push for play-off spots again at least, but so too will Norwich City, an improving Coventry and beaten play-off finalists Leeds United. At the other end of the table, Wayne Rooney is aiming to revive Plymouth’s fortunes after they narrowly avoided relegation last year, with Portsmouth and Derby the teams promoted from League One along with play-off final winners Oxford.
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Oxford United FC 0 - 0 Blackburn Rovers FC
Oxford United vs Blackburn Rovers
15:14
Foul by Makhtar Gueye (Blackburn Rovers).
Oxford United vs Blackburn Rovers
15:12
Attempt blocked. Makhtar Gueye (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Oxford United vs Blackburn Rovers
15:10
Offside, Oxford United. Mark Harris is caught offside.
Oxford United vs Blackburn Rovers
15:12
Attempt saved. Siriki Dembélé (Oxford United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Rúben Rodrigues.
Oxford United vs Blackburn Rovers
15:09
Foul by Will Vaulks (Oxford United).
Oxford United vs Blackburn Rovers
15:09
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Oxford United vs Blackburn Rovers
15:09
Delay in match because of an injury Rúben Rodrigues (Oxford United).
Oxford United vs Blackburn Rovers
15:07
Attempt saved. Rúben Rodrigues (Oxford United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved.
Oxford United vs Blackburn Rovers
15:05
Attempt missed. Siriki Dembélé (Oxford United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Ciaron Brown.
Oxford United vs Blackburn Rovers
15:04
Attempt blocked. Przemyslaw Placheta (Oxford United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Oxford United vs Blackburn Rovers
15:02
Foul by Makhtar Gueye (Blackburn Rovers).
Oxford United vs Blackburn Rovers
15:01
First Half begins.
Oxford United vs Blackburn Rovers
14:30
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Oxford United vs Blackburn Rovers
13:00
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