OCFC 2 - 0 Bracknell Town

City kicked off their Southern league south & west campaign against old relegation rivals Bracknell Town, the colourful Bracknell "barmy army" set up camp in the far end stand and kept up the noise all afternoon with their drums and horns.
As both sides made their way out onto the lush green surface there were new faces in the city starting 11, pacey striker Anthony Alleyne and midfielder Ryan Williams, both of whom played well.

City got off to a dream start with barely a minute played the ball made it's way into the box and Mark Jones made no mistake slotting the ball home much to the delight of the City faithful, City continued to look dangerous in the first half, both Spence and Alleyne causing problems for the Bracknell defence, Lewis Craker twice came close to making it 2 with his head from corners, it was then Bracknell's turn to attack, with full support of their Barmy army they played some excellent passing football and were very unlucky when a penalty appeal was turned down by the official.

The second half was a reverse of the first, Luke Brandon was brought on for Adam Durrant at half time, this half brought more attacking movement from the away side who created a range of chances but failed to convert, In a rare start, young Lee Rendell played well, showing his pace and close control, however he was replaced by Harry Burnley, City were still on the backfoot as Bracknell kept up the pressure, Danny Keen was brought on to replace debutant Anthony Alleyne, with the game all but over a good move by City saw the ball knocked to Justin Merritt who had plenty of time to place his firmly hit shot into the bottom corner.

final score, Oxford City 2 - 0 Bracknell Town.

(sorry for the less than in-depth report)
CITY: Wilkins, Rendell(Burnley), Durrant(Brandon), Avery, Craker(c), Marriott, R.Williams, Jones, Merritt, Alleyne(Keen), Spence


Reporter: Padz