Oxford United vs Yeovil Town preview - Oxford without injured defender Sam Long against Yeovil

Posted Friday, August 28, 2015 by PA

Sam Long will miss Oxford's home game against Yeovil with an ankle problem.

The defender suffered the injury in Tuesday's Capital One Cup defeat to Sheffield Wednesday and, although the club confirmed there was no break, he is set for a spell on the sidelines.

U's boss Michael Appleton must decide whether to recall Kemar Roofe, Jake Wright and Danny Hylton, who saw their side put in a strong performance at Hillsborough in their absence.

Oxford are aiming to preserve their unbeaten start to the Sky Bet League Two campaign, with their four games so far producing a win and three draws.

Yeovil manager Paul Sturrock does not expect any of his injured players to return for the trip.

Wes Fogden (broken fingers), Ryan Dickson (groin), Ben Tozer (cartilage), Kevin Dawson (knee), Marc Laird (hamstring) and Simon Gillett (pelvis) all remain sidelined for the Glovers.

Striker Ryan Bird could be the only chance made by Sturrock as he looks to build on his side's first win of the campaign last weekend.

Bird is set to be rewarded with a start after coming off the bench and scoring twice in the 3-2 win against Luton on Saturday.