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Oxford United Ends Penalty Drought, Fan Raises Funds

3/17/2026

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Oxford United ended a 675-day penalty drought on March 16, 2026 when Cameron Brannagan scored from the spot.
Gary Hudson (Fred Big-Ox), Oxford United fan, vowed not to shave until his team received a penalty.
He raised funds for The Joey Beauchamp Foundation, a mental health charity, while wearing a yellow wig and blue beard.
BBC Radio Oxford aired his shave.
Oxford United manager Matt Bloomfield praised the charity's benefit.

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Oxford United ended a 675-day penalty drought on March 16, 2026 when Cameron Brannagan scored from the spot.
Gary Hudson (Fred Big-Ox), Oxford United fan, vowed not to shave until his team received a penalty.
He raised funds for The Joey Beauchamp Foundation, a mental health charity, while wearing a yellow wig and blue beard.
BBC Radio Oxford aired his shave.
Oxford United manager Matt Bloomfield praised the charity's benefit.