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Stevenage and Oxford Draw Again as Both Equalize Late

8/24/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Oxford United travel to Stevenage’s Broadhall Way for their first away League One fixture on 22 August 2026.
Head coach Aaron Ramsey held a pre-match press conference before the game.
Stevenage manager Alex Revell, appointed May 2024, outlined an attacking approach before the match.
Both clubs opened the season with injury-time equalisers, each earning a point.
United’s squad lacks Frankie Kent, Ruben Roosken and Jin Woo Jeon through injury.

History

Historical Context

Since the English Football League renamed the former Second Division as League One in 2004, the third tier has operated with 24 clubs competing for promotion and battling relegation. The inaugural 2004-05 season saw Luton Town win the title, illustrating the league’s competitive balance that today influences clubs like Oxford United and Stevenage as they begin the 2026 campaign.

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Story summary

Oxford United travel to Stevenage’s Broadhall Way for their first away League One fixture on 22 August 2026.
Head coach Aaron Ramsey held a pre-match press conference before the game.
Stevenage manager Alex Revell, appointed May 2024, outlined an attacking approach before the match.
Both clubs opened the season with injury-time equalisers, each earning a point.
United’s squad lacks Frankie Kent, Ruben Roosken and Jin Woo Jeon through injury.

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