To mark Oxford United’s 125th season, we are looking back at what made the news this week in three of the club's promotion-winning campaigns

1964

A POINT from Doncaster with an inexperienced forward line was, on the face of it, a good result for Oxford United.

But the bare bones of the 2-2 scoreline did not tell the full story.

Faced by as vulnerable a defence as they are likely to meet all season, United raced into a 2-0 lead with goals from John Fahy and Tony Jones.

But it only needed a borderline penalty decision to put Doncaster back in the game and they equalised just before the hour mark.

1984

OXFORD United handed a halloween shocker to First Division leaders Arsenal on another incredible Milk Cup night at the Manor.

It rekindled memories of the victory over Manchester United a year before.

United were outplayed early on, but sheer guts brought them back to lead 2-1 at

half-time with goals from John Aldridge and Billy Hamilton.

Arsenal drew level, but Dave Langan’s first goal for the club was a 35-yard rocket to beat Pat Jennings.

Langan said: “My last from open play came about six years ago – a 25-yarder against Pat Jennings. I don’t think he likes playing against me.”

1995

HALLOWEEN became a night of horror for Oxford United as they slumped to a fifth defeat in seven games with a 2-0 loss at lowly Shrewsbury.

It was a scoreline that made a mockery of the play as the U’s created and missed chance after chance.

United are down to 14th, a frightening 12 points adrift of the promotion places and only four points clear of the relegation zone.

Boss Denis Smith said: “I’ve got a good squad but I’m not getting results from them.

“We’re not taking our chances and all of a sudden we’re giving silly goals away, it’s so frustrating.

“My pressure is always self-imposed. We will get over this. I am a winner.”