2016–17 Oxford United F.C. season

Oxford United
2016–17 season
Chairman Darryl Eales
Head Coach Michael Appleton
Stadium Kassam Stadium
League One 8th
FA Cup 5th round
(eliminated by Middlesbrough)
League Cup 2nd round
(eliminated by Brighton)
League Trophy Runners-up
(beaten by Coventry City)
Top goalscorer League: Maguire (13)
All: Maguire (17)
Highest home attendance 11,810 v Newcastle United, 27 January 2017
Lowest home attendance 1,383 v Scunthorpe United, 10 January 2017

The 2016–17 season was Oxford United's first season back in League One after gaining promotion the previous season, and their 123rd year in existence.[1] As well as competing in League One, the club also participated in the FA Cup, League Cup and League Trophy.

Oxford lost three key players in the close season, Kemar Roofe departing for Leeds for a club record of £3m, Callum O'Dowda (less expectedly) to Bristol City for around £1m, and striker Danny Hylton who declined a contract renewal offer and joined Luton Town in League Two. United narrowly failed to sign Matty Taylor to replace the goal-scoring potential of these three players,[2] but Chris Maguire, after protracted negotiations, signed a one-year contract extension and strikers Wes Thomas and Kane Hemmings were brought in to boost the forward line, the latter for a £250,000 fee. Manager Michael Appleton's first summer signing was goalkeeper Simon Eastwood. Eastwood had previously been on Oxford's books as cover for Ryan Clarke in 2010–11 but had failed to make an appearance. Another returning player was Rob Hall, a former loanee signed from Bolton Wanderers despite carrying a long-term injury. United spent what was believed to be a club record fee to secure the services of winger Marvin Johson from Motherwell, and the defence was bolstered by the arrival of Christian Ribeiro, Aaron Martin and Curtis Nelson. Young midfielder John Lundstram was appointed captain to replace defender Jake Wright (who joined former Oxford manager Chris Wilder at eventual champions Sheffield United) and his deputy Johnny Mullins (who was not offered a new contract and joined teammate Hylton at Luton Town). Notable loanees from Premier League sides included Dan Crowley from Arsenal, Toni Martínez from West Ham and Conor McAleny from Everton.

After a shaky start which saw them in the relegation places after three games, League One newcomers United recovered strongly to finish 8th in the table, four points off the last playoff position, the highest of the promoted teams and in their highest placing at any point of the season. They again completed the double over local rivals Swindon Town, who were relegated to League Two.[3] Eastwood, in stark contrast to his previous stint at the club, played every minute of United's 62 games in all competitions (the most competitive games played by any league team for the second season in succession) and was voted the club's Player of the Season by both fans and teammates at the end of the season.[4] Maguire was the team's highest scorer with 17 goals in all competitions, with Hemmings chipping in with 15 and loanee McAleny scoring 10 in 18 League appearances in the second half of the season, including two hat-tricks. In total, Oxford scored 100 goals in all competitions.[5]

For the second year running, Oxford reached the final of the League Trophy at Wembley Stadium but finished runners-up in the competition, this time beaten 2–1 by Coventry City. This was the club's fourth visit to the national stadium. They reached the fifth round of the FA Cup, beating Rotherham United and Newcastle United of the Championship before being eliminated by Middlesbrough of the Premier League. In the first round of the League Cup they also defeated Championship opposition in the shape of Birmingham City, but were knocked out in the second round by Brighton & Hove Albion.

The season covers the period from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017.

Transfers

Transfers in

Date from Position Nationality Name From Fee Ref.
1 July 2016GKEnglandSimon EastwoodBlackburn RoversFree transfer[6]
1 July 2016CBEnglandAaron MartinCoventry CityFree transfer[7]
1 July 2016RBWalesChristian RibeiroExeter CityFree transfer[8]
1 July 2016CFEnglandWes ThomasBirmingham CityFree transfer[9]
4 July 2016CBEnglandCurtis NelsonPlymouth ArgyleUndisclosed[10]
12 July 2016CMEnglandJoe RothwellManchester UnitedUndisclosed[11]
19 July 2016CFEnglandRobert HallBolton WanderersFree transfer[12]
27 July 2016CFEnglandKane HemmingsDundee£250,000[13]
25 August 2016CMEnglandRyan LedsonEvertonUndisclosed[14]
31 August 2016MFEnglandMarvin JohnsonMotherwellUndisclosed[15]
5 January 2017CMEnglandJames CowanDundeeUndisclosed[16]

Transfers out

Date from Position Nationality Name To Fee Ref.
1 July 2016CFEnglandJordan BoweryLeyton OrientReleased[17][lower-alpha 1]
1 July 2016LMAntigua and BarbudaAJ GeorgeFree agentReleased[17]
1 July 2016LBEnglandFreddie GrantOxford CityReleased[17][lower-alpha 2]
1 July 2016CFRepublic of IrelandPatrick HobanMansfield TownReleased[17][lower-alpha 3]
1 July 2016CFEnglandDanny HyltonLuton TownFree transfer[21]
1 July 2016CBEnglandJohnny MullinsLuton TownReleased[17][lower-alpha 4]
7 July 2016LWEnglandKemar RoofeLeeds United£3,000,000[23][24]
9 July 2016CBEnglandJake WrightSheffield UnitedMutual consent[25][lower-alpha 5]
14 July 2016LWRepublic of IrelandCallum O'DowdaBristol City£1,000,000 + add ons[27]
19 July 2016GKEnglandSam SlocombeBlackpoolMutual consent[28][lower-alpha 6]
4 August 2016GKNew ZealandMax CrocombeCarlisle UnitedMutual consent[30][lower-alpha 7]
5 January 2017CFEnglandGeorge JeacockFree agentMutual consent[32]
30 January 2017CFEnglandRyan TaylorPlymouth ArgyleMutual consent[33]
31 January 2017MFScotlandAlex MacDonaldMansfield TownMutual consent[34]
  1. Following Bowery's release, he signed for Leyton Orient.[18]
  2. Following Grant's release, he signed for Oxford City.[19]
  3. Following Hoban's release, he signed for Mansfield Town.[20]
  4. Following Mullins' release, he signed for Luton Town.[22]
  5. Following Wright's departure, he signed for Sheffield United.[26]
  6. Following Slocombe's release, he signed for Blackpool.[29]
  7. Following Crocombe's departure, he signed for Carlisle United.[31]

Loans in

Date from Position Nationality Name From Date until Ref.
1 July 2016AMEnglandDaniel CrowleyArsenal2 December 2016[35][lower-alpha 1]
28 July 2016CFWalesTyler RobertsWest Bromwich Albion3 January 2017[37]
19 August 2016RBEnglandPhil EdwardsBurton AlbionEnd of season[38]
31 August 2016CBEnglandCharlie RaglanChesterfieldEnd of season[15][lower-alpha 2]
23 January 2017CFSpainToni MartínezWest Ham UnitedEnd of season[40]
31 January 2017CFEnglandConor McAlenyEvertonEnd of season[41]
  1. On 2 December 2016, Daniel Crowley's loan from Arsenal was terminated by mutual consent.[36]
  2. On 3 January 2017, Charlie Raglan's loan from Chesterfield was extended until the end of the season.[39]

Loans out

Date from Position Nationality Name To Date until Ref.
5 August 2016CBEnglandRobbie CundyOxford City2 September 2016[42]
5 August 2016GKEnglandJack StevensOxford City2 September 2016[42]
7 September 2016CMEnglandJohn AshbyOxford City31 December 2016[43]
7 September 2016RMEnglandJonny GilesOxford City7 December 2016[43]
7 September 2016CFEnglandJames RobertsOxford City31 December 2016[43]
9 September 2016CFEnglandGeorge JeacockBanbury United7 October 2016[44]
8 December 2016CBEnglandMiles Welch-HayesBath City5 January 2017[45]
2 January 2017RMEnglandJonny GilesAldershot TownEnd of season[46]
9 January 2017CBEnglandRobbie CundySouthport6 February 2017[47]
24 February 2017CFEnglandJames RobertsStalybridge CelticEnd of season[48]
4 March 2017GKLiechtensteinBenjamin BüchelBarnet11 March 2017[49]

Competitions

Pre-season friendlies

League One

League table

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Promotion, qualification or relegation
6 Millwall (O, P) 46 20 13 13 66 57 +9 73 Qualification for the League One play-offs[lower-alpha 1]
7 Southend United 46 20 12 14 70 53 +17 72
8 Oxford United 46 20 9 17 65 52 +13 69
9 Rochdale 46 19 12 15 71 62 +9 69
10 Bristol Rovers 46 18 12 16 68 70 2 66
Source: BBC Sport
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
(O) Play-off winner; (P) Promoted.
Notes:
  1. Four teams play for one spot and promotion to the EFL Championship.

Results summary

OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
46 20 9 17 65 52  +13 69 11 4 8 33 27  +6 9 5 9 32 25  +7

Last updated: 30 April 2017.
Source: BBC Sport

Results by round

Round12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546
GroundHAAHAHHAHAAHHAAHAHHAHAHHAAAAHHAAHHAAHHAHHAAHAH
ResultDLLWLWWDDLWLWLDLLWWDDWLDWLWWWLWWLLWLWLDWLDLWWW
Position13172119181411121316101310131417201614141410141312131213111110910111010991081010101098

Updated to match(es) played on 30 April 2017. Source: see below
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Matches

FA Cup

EFL Cup

EFL Trophy

Pos Div Team Pld W PW PL L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 L1 Swindon Town 3 1 2 0 0 3 2 +1 7 Advance to Round 2
2 L1 Oxford United 3 1 0 2 0 5 3 +2 5
3 L2 Exeter City 3 1 0 1 1 6 7 1 4
4 ACA Chelsea Academy 3 0 1 0 2 4 6 2 2
Source: EFL.com

Oxfordshire Senior Cup

Squad statistics

Appearances and goals

As of 30 April 2017
No. Pos Nat Player TotalLeague OneFA CupLeague CupFL Trophy
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
1 GK England Simon Eastwood 620460602080
2 DF Wales Christian Ribeiro 3030000000
3 DF England Joe Skarz 38028+20202040
4 MF England John Lundstram 57144+1130205+20
5 DF England Curtis Nelson 434333411050
6 DF England Aaron Martin 1102+20301030
7 MF England Dan Crowley 1132+42000+2130
7 FW Spain Toni Martínez 1738+711+120000
8 MF England Liam Sercombe 44525+631+301+114+31
9 FW England Wes Thomas 1748+5300210+20
10 FW Scotland Chris Maguire 541740+21341106+13
11 MF Scotland Alex MacDonald 31318+51411+101+11
11 FW England Conor McAleny 191014+4100+100000
13 GK Liechtenstein Benjamin Büchel 0000000000
14 MF England Josh Ruffels 30314+622+111060
15 FW England Kane Hemmings 531522+1763+351+105+14
16 DF England Phil Edwards 52437+22510081
17 MF England Jonny Giles 0000000000
18 MF England Joe Rothwell 44219+1312+21106+10
19 FW England Robert Hall 35621+56400050
20 FW England Ryan Taylor 3149+1213+121+1041
21 FW Wales Tyler Roberts 2220+140311+102+11
22 DF England Sam Long 702+10002020
23 MF England Ryan Ledson 29120+2140002+10
24 MF England Josh Ashby 0000000000
25 DF England Charlie Raglan 160160000000
28 MF England Marvin Johnson 52633+6360005+23
33 DF England Chey Dunkley 513403501050
35 DF Republic of Ireland Canice Carroll 703+100+10000+20
36 DF England Miles Welch-Hayes 1010000000
37 FW England George Jeacock 0000000000
  • Source:

Top scorers

As of 30 April 2017
Place Position Nation Number Name League One FA Cup League Cup FL Trophy Total
1FWScotland10Chris Maguire1310317
2FWEngland15Kane Hemmings650415
3FWEngland11Conor McAleny1000010
4FWEngland19Robert Hall60006
MFEngland28Marvin Johnson30036
6MFEngland8Liam Sercombe30115
7DFEngland5Curtis Nelson31004
FWEngland9Wes Thomas30104
DFEngland16Phil Edwards21014
FWEngland20Ryan Taylor12014
Own goal30014
12MFEngland7Dan Crowley20103
FWSpain7Toni Martínez12003
MFScotland11Alex MacDonald11013
MFEngland14Josh Ruffels21003
DFEngland33Chey Dunkley30003
17MFEngland18Joe Rothwell11002
FWWales21Tyler Roberts01012
19MFEngland4John Lundstram10001
MFEngland23Ryan Ledson10001
TOTALS 62 16 3 16 100

Disciplinary record

As of 30 April 2017
Number Nation Position Name League Two FA Cup League Cup FL Trophy Total
Yellow card Red card Yellow card Red card Yellow card Red card Yellow card Red card Yellow card Red card
1EnglandGKSimon Eastwood1000000010
3EnglandDFJoe Skarz4000102070
4EnglandMFJohn Lundstram5000100060
5EnglandDFCurtis Nelson4000000040
6EnglandDFAaron Martin1000000010
7EnglandMFDan Crowley0000101020
7SpainFWToni Martínez2000000020
8EnglandMFLiam Sercombe2000001030
9EnglandFWWes Thomas1000000010
10ScotlandFWChris Maguire7000000070
11ScotlandMFAlex MacDonald3010000141
11EnglandFWConor McAleny2000000020
14EnglandMFJosh Ruffels3000001040
15EnglandFWKane Hemmings4010000050
16EnglandDFPhil Edwards3010002060
18EnglandMFJoe Rothwell1000001020
19EnglandMFRobert Hall6000001070
20EnglandFWRyan Taylor4000101060
21WalesFWTyler Roberts1000000010
22EnglandDFSam Long0100000001
23EnglandMFRyan Ledson6010000070
25EnglandDFCharlie Raglan3000000030
28EnglandMFMarvin Johnson5020001080
33EnglandDFChey Dunkley7010001090
35EnglandDFCanice Carroll1000000010
TOTALS 76 1 7 0 4 0 12 1 99 2

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