David Pritchard

United Kingdom

Page Editor at Reach PLC

Formerly the Oxford Mail's chief sports writer and #oufc correspondent.

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Articles

Luton Tn 2 (Wilkinson 2, Howells 66), Oxford Utd 0 + VIDEO

Sep 3, 2024 | oxfordmail.co.uk | David Pritchard

OXFORD United's five-game unbeaten run came to a shuddering halt as they crashed to defeat at Luton Town. They fell behind in only the second minute, when Luke Wilkinson headed in a free-kick from Jake Howells. United might have fallen further behind as Luton dominated early on, but they gradually came back into the game. A lack of spark in the final third let them down, though, with Luton goalkeeper Mark Tyler rarely stretched.
Oxford Utd 0, Leyton Orient 1 (McAnuff 74)

Sep 3, 2024 | oxfordmail.co.uk | David Pritchard

Liam Sercombe shoots wide late on Picture: David Fleming OXFORD United's promotion push hit a speed bump as a below par performance saw Leyton Orient claim all three points. The visitors set their stall out to frustrate and waste time, before landing a knockout blow when Jobi McAnuff struck 16 minutes from time.
Oxford United 2 (Hylton 2, Dunkley 51), Luton Town 3 (Pigott 44 & 58, Lee 45+2)

Sep 3, 2024 | oxfordmail.co.uk | David Pritchard

Danny Hylton opened the scoring in the second minute Picture: David Fleming OXFORD United’s promotion challenge stuttered as defensive mistakes saw them slip to a costly defeat at home to Luton Town. Danny Hylton put them in front early on, but out of nowhere Luton were allowed two goals in three minutes right at the end of the first half. Chey Dunkley levelled shortly after the restart, only for another defensive lapse to allow Joe Pigott to score his second goal of the game.
TENNIS: Alexis Canter is proud to push world’s top junior all the way at Wimbledon

Sep 3, 2024 | heraldseries.co.uk | David Pritchard

ALEXIS Canter was proud of the way he pushed the best junior in world tennis over two tight sets at Wimbledon. The Long Wittenham teenager lost 7-6, 7-5 to No 1 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in the first round of the boys’ singles yesterday. There was only one break of serve in the match, which the Greek player earned in the 11th game of the second set, before serving out for victory in 1hr 19mins on Court 5.
TENNIS: Wimbledon performance gives Alexis Canter optimism for step up to men's game

Sep 3, 2024 | heraldseries.co.uk | David Pritchard

ALEXIS Canter is looking forward to a future in the men’s game after giving a good account of himself at his last Junior Wimbledon, writes Jack Johnson. The Long Wittenham teenager tested No 1 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in a 7-6, 7-5 defeat in the first round of the boys’ singles. Despite an early exit, Canter feels optimistic for life on the men’s tour next year.
Cheltenham Town 2 (Duffy 31, Lowe 45) Oxford United 4 (Craddock 35, Worley 67, Constable 71, Leven pen 80)

Sep 3, 2024 | oxfordmail.co.uk | David Pritchard

OXFORD United twice came from behind to beat Cheltenham Town and progress in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy. Harry Worley, James Constable and Peter Leven scored in the space of 13 second half minutes as the U's overturned a 2-1 deficit to reach round three. Earlier Tom Craddock had cancelled out Darryl Duffy's opener, only for Keith Lowe to give Town a half time lead after United were penalised for a back pass. United made six changes to their starting line-up.
Oxford United 3 (Forster-Caskey 9, Smalley 55, Potter 81) AFC Wimbledon 2 (Harrison 20, Fenlon 36)

Sep 3, 2024 | oxfordmail.co.uk | David Pritchard

ALFIE Potter struck a priceless winner as Oxford United came from behind to end their six-game losing run. The U's top scorer converted Tom Craddock's cross to see off a spirited AFC Wimbledon in a game where both defences looked vulnerable. Jake Forster-Caskey had given United a perfect start by opening the scoring with a free-kick, but goals from Byron Harrison and Jim Fenlon gave the visitors a half time lead.
Oxford United 5 (Craddock 12, 23, 36 & 71, Potter 78) Accrington Stanley 0

Sep 3, 2024 | oxfordmail.co.uk | David Pritchard

TOM Craddock scored four times as Oxford United put Accrington Stanley to the sword in a one-sided encounter. The striker netted a first-half hat-trick to put the U's firmly in charge before adding another goal after the break. Alfie Potter completed the scoring 12 minutes from time to give United a much-needed confidence boost after a poor run. U's boss Chris Wilder made five changes to the side which lost 3-0 at Port Vale on Monday.
Alloa Athletic 1 (Ferns 90) Oxford United 1 (Smalley 7) + AUDIO

Sep 3, 2024 | oxfordmail.co.uk | David Pritchard

Deane Smalley puts Oxford United in front DEANE Smalley's early goal was cancelled out by a late equaliser as Oxford United were held by on their pre-season tour to Scotland by Alloa Athletic. The visitors went ahead from their first meaningful attack, with Smalley supplying a neat finish. Alloa quickly hit the woodwork but clear chances were at a premium for the rest of the game.
Aldershot Town 3 (McCallum 13, Reid pen 49, Goulding 87) Oxford United 2 (Davies 66, Pittman 85)

Sep 3, 2024 | oxfordmail.co.uk | David Pritchard

OXFORD United's winless run was extended to four games as Jeff Goulding's late header earned relegation-threatened Aldershot Town all three points. The U's were sluggish for an hour and the home side took advantage to build a two-goal cushion. Paul McCallum scored a disputed opening goal from close range on 13 minutes and Craig Reid doubled the lead with a penalty early in the second half. United offered little until they found a way back into the game thanks to Scott Davies' free-kick.