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Oxford City vs Chesterfield

Vanarama National League

The RAW Charging Stadium, Oxford

Tuesday 15th August, 19:45

Referee: Steven Copeland   Assistants: David Hutton & Mark Chalkley   Fourth Official: David Nicholson

TEAM NEWS

Manager Ross Jenkins confirmed that Zac McEachran was left out of Saturday's squad as he recovers from a virus. Furthermore, after Joe Wilson returned from injury to make the bench, McEachran remains City's only absentee.

Paul Cook has been busy in the transfer market and has made a number of high-quality additions to his side. Striker Will Grigg and Midfielders Tom Naylor & Michael Jacobs are the stand-out additions and have already made their mark for the Spireites.

James Berry has recently joined the club from Macclesfield FC and could be in line to make his debut on Tuesday evening.

RECENT FORM

Oxford City - L L

It's been a difficult start to life in the National League for City, but Ross Jenkins' side have shown that they have what it takes to compete at the level despite two defeats.

Lessons were learnt from the 5-2 opening day defeat away at Aldershot, and although a narrow 1-0 defeat to recently relegated Rochdale will sting, there are plenty of positives (and lessons) to reflect on. The clash against Chesterfield will undoubtably be one of the toughest the team will face all season, but will once again be a valuable step on the journey as the Hoops continue to find their bearings in the fifth tier.

Chesterfield - W W

Two games. Six Points. Eight goals.

It's been a near-perfect start for Paul Cook's Spireites. The only slight negative being that they've conceded five goals.

They left it late to beat Dorking on the opening day, showing great character to snatch three points in the 90+3rd minute. However, they made sure there was no drama involved in their second victory away at AFC Fylde, going 4-0 up by the 49th minute.

Liam Mandeville has started the season like a man on fire with three goals to his name already, and he'll be hoping to add more goals on Tuesday evening.

HAVE WE MET BEFORE?

This will be the very first meeting between the two teams.



ONE TO WATCH - Ryan Colclough

He may not be the name that springs to mind straight away when it comes to the array of talent in the Chesterfield squad. However, Ryan Colclough is proving to be one of the Spireites stand-out performers.

The winger has scored twice this season (one goal in each game) and adds both quality and experience to the squad. Colclough came through the ranks at Crewe Alexandra but he was quickly snapped up by Wigan Athletic after impressing at Gresty Road. A loan move to MK Dons & a permanent move Scunthorpe (both in the EFL at the time) followed before he dropped into the National League with Altrincham.

There he found his feet again and now that Chesterfield have picked him up, he carried on where he left off. Could he be the man who takes Chesterfield back to the EFL?



HOW TO FOLLOW

FOLLOW THE ACTION:

Stay tuned to our official Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages for all the build-up, regular updates and post-match action.

AUDIO/RADIO COMMENTARY:

Can't make it to the match? BBC Radio Oxford will be providing full commentary of our opening match online!

Click HERE to head to the BBC's non-league commentary page where you'll be able to tune in at around 19:35.

STREAMING:

We're delighted to announce that the game will be live streamed to both UK & international audiences via National League TV.

Furthermore, Match Passes are available now for Tuesday's match.

When signing up to NLTV remember to select Oxford City as your chosen team!

To find out more about a streaming pass click HERE

For details on how to sign up and register and purchase a pass click HERE