36 places separate Woking and visitors Oxford United coming into this weekend's fixture in the FA Cup first round proper.
The hosts come into this game in fifth place and without a loss in their last four, winning three and drawing one in a thrilling 3-3 game against first place Notts County.
United on the other hand, sit 17th in League One, not the expectation for a side who have play-off semi final and final experience in the last few seasons. Despite that, the U’s have also only lost one in five, and are starting to turn their season around.
A loss for Oxford however, would pile serious pressure on manager Karl Robinson, who is still out of favour with many Yellows fans.
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Team news - Woking
Forward James Daly is back from suspension for the home side. However, Luke Wilkinson, Rhys Browne, and former Oxford man Kyran Lofthouse have all missed the last two games, and continue to be unfit for selection.
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Team news - Oxford
Star striker Matty Taylor and set piece specialist Billy Bodin are back from suspension, and both are likely to feature given the lack of depth available to United due to injuries.
Young Gatlin O’Donkor is likely to feature heavily, the 18-year-old has been given two starts in recent games due to Taylor’s suspension, and scored his first professional goal to secure a point at home to Fleetwood last time out.
Edward McGinty is likely to gain a start in goal. The 23-year-old has played little football since joining from Sligo Rovers in Ireland.
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Likely lineups
Woking:
Ross (GK), Moss, Cuthbert, Anderson, Casey, McNerney, Ince, Kellerman, Karbala, Clarke, Amond (4-4-2)
Oxford:
McGinty (GK); Anderson, Moore Findlay, Seddon, Alex Gorrin, Brannagan, McGuane, Bodin, Taylor, Joseph (4-3-3)
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Players to watch:
Reece Grego-Cox (Woking)
Reece Grego-Cox has seven goals in 12 games this season for the Cardinals. The powerful right winger is in his second spell with the club, and has become well known for his thunderous strikers from outside the box. If the 25-year-old can get fit for this game, he will cause issues for the Yellows back line.
Lewis Bate (Oxford)
As with any Oxford game, Cameron Brannagan will be their most important player, the midfielder is a box-to-box player and has developed a ferocious long range strike. But also look out for Lewis Bate. On loan from Leeds United, the 19-year-old is a true technician. Although short in stature, his left foot is magical at times and can open up an opposition if given time.
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Match details
Where is the match being played?
This Sunday’s first round tie will be played at the Kingfield Stadium. The ground has an official capacity of 6,036.
What time is kick-off?
This game is set to kick-off at 14:00 GMT on Sunday, November 6..
How can I watch/listen to this game?
Despite being on a Sunday, this game will not be on national television. You can, however, follow it on BBC Radio Oxford and BBC Radio Surrey.
