Follow live coverage as Oxford United face Plymouth Argyle 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 1 - 0 Plymouth Argyle FC
Oxford United vs Plymouth Argyle
15:47
First Half ends, Oxford United 1, Plymouth Argyle 0.
Oxford United vs Plymouth Argyle
15:47
Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
Oxford United vs Plymouth Argyle
15:45
Offside, Oxford United. Mark Harris is caught offside.
Oxford United vs Plymouth Argyle
15:45
Greg Leigh (Oxford United) hits the bar with a header from very close range. Assisted by Tyler Goodrham with a cross following a corner.
Oxford United vs Plymouth Argyle
15:42
Corner, Oxford United. Conceded by Matthew Sorinola.
Oxford United vs Plymouth Argyle
15:42
Offside, Oxford United. Mark Harris is caught offside.
Oxford United vs Plymouth Argyle
15:41
Attempt saved. Bali Mumba (Plymouth Argyle) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Brendan Galloway.
Oxford United vs Plymouth Argyle
15:41
Foul by Mark Harris (Oxford United).
Oxford United vs Plymouth Argyle
15:37
Attempt saved. Przemyslaw Placheta (Oxford United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Cameron Brannagan.
Oxford United vs Plymouth Argyle
15:37
Attempt saved. Mark Harris (Oxford United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
Oxford United vs Plymouth Argyle
15:37
Attempt blocked. Tyler Goodrham (Oxford United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Sam Long.
Oxford United vs Plymouth Argyle
15:35
Attempt blocked. Przemyslaw Placheta (Oxford United) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Tyler Goodrham.
Oxford United vs Plymouth Argyle
15:32
Corner, Plymouth Argyle. Conceded by Will Vaulks.
Oxford United vs Plymouth Argyle
15:35
Attempt blocked. Rami Al Hajj (Plymouth Argyle) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Bali Mumba.
Oxford United vs Plymouth Argyle
15:32
Corner, Plymouth Argyle. Conceded by Sam Long.
Oxford United vs Plymouth Argyle
15:27
Corner, Oxford United. Conceded by Matthew Sorinola.
Oxford United vs Plymouth Argyle
15:27
Attempt saved. Lewis Gibson (Plymouth Argyle) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Adam Randell with a cross.
Oxford United vs Plymouth Argyle
15:27
Corner, Plymouth Argyle. Conceded by Greg Leigh.
Oxford United vs Plymouth Argyle
15:24
Tyler Goodrham (Oxford United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Oxford United vs Plymouth Argyle
15:24
Foul by Will Vaulks (Oxford United).
Oxford United vs Plymouth Argyle
15:22
Foul by Darko Gyabi (Plymouth Argyle).
Oxford United vs Plymouth Argyle
15:24
Will Vaulks (Oxford United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Oxford United vs Plymouth Argyle
15:20
Rúben Rodrigues (Oxford United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Oxford United vs Plymouth Argyle
15:20
Attempt missed. Greg Leigh (Oxford United) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Przemyslaw Placheta with a cross following a corner.
Oxford United vs Plymouth Argyle
15:19
Corner, Oxford United. Conceded by Conor Hazard.
Oxford United vs Plymouth Argyle
15:20
Attempt saved. Mark Harris (Oxford United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Rúben Rodrigues.
Oxford United vs Plymouth Argyle
15:18
Corner, Oxford United. Conceded by Lewis Gibson.
Oxford United vs Plymouth Argyle
15:14
Goal! Oxford United 1, Plymouth Argyle 0. Ciaron Brown (Oxford United) header from the centre of the box following a corner.
Oxford United vs Plymouth Argyle
15:15
Attempt blocked. Cameron Brannagan (Oxford United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Oxford United vs Plymouth Argyle
15:13
Corner, Oxford United. Conceded by Brendan Galloway.
Oxford United vs Plymouth Argyle
15:07
Foul by Adam Randell (Plymouth Argyle).
Oxford United vs Plymouth Argyle
15:05
Offside, Plymouth Argyle. Bali Mumba is caught offside.
Oxford United vs Plymouth Argyle
15:00
First Half begins.
Oxford United vs Plymouth Argyle
14:30
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Oxford United vs Plymouth Argyle
13:00
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