OXFORD United's youth team have also been hit by a spate of injuries, with three players ruled out for the season.

Ben Weedon, Luke Bennet and David Malloy will miss the rest of the campaign with knee injuries.

Weedon has had first-team experience with United.

The 17-year-old defender made his debut at Rushden & Diamonds a year ago and also played against Rochdale.

And they have been joined on the sidelines by captain Tommy Franklin (hamstring), Chris Weedon (ankle), Ben Spillman (groin) and Aaron Gonzalez (groin).