League One outfit Oxford United have a home tie in this year’s third round against last season’s Carabao Cup winners Manchester City. The date has not been rubberstamped as the respective TV companies need to decide which games they want to broadcast live. However, what we do know is that the match will take place during the week commencing September 24.
U’s head coach Karl Robinson told their official website…
“It’s a great draw for the fans. It’s probably the biggest draw you could get, and I’m sure the interest is going to be huge. I’m really pleased for Tiger and the whole club, and it will be a fantastic occasion which we are all looking forward to.”
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The last time Oxford and Manchester City were paired up in a cup match was during the 1973/74 season. On that occasion, City won 5-2 (FA Cup).
The last time United hosted City in a league fixture was in November 1997. The match finished goalless.
Kassam Stadium
Next month’s Carabao Cup tie is expected to be a 12,500 sell-out.
We know you’re all excited about the @Carabao_Cup draw, but tickets for our game against @ManCity are NOT YET ON SALE so please do not call the ticket office asking ????
As soon as we have ticket details for this game we will let you know right here! #OUFC
— Oxford United FC (@OUFCOfficial) August 31, 2018
Bloody magnificent. pic.twitter.com/8JabJvYzLR
— Oxblogger (@oxtweeter) September 10, 2016
“It’s great for the club, an unbelievable draw for the fans."https://t.co/UfkoHbET5W pic.twitter.com/88GjTABGgE
— Oxford Mail OUFC (@OxfordMailOUFC) August 30, 2018
Man City in the Cup
Mitch, Easty, Shears, Jack, Manny and Niall…you are all playing in goal…at the same time.#oufc #mcfc— Wayne Brown (@WayneBrown53) August 30, 2018
I don’t begrudge Manchester City their success, many of their fans have loyally followed them through the highs of first place in the Premier League to the lows of second place in the Premier League.
— Oxblogger (@oxtweeter) August 30, 2018
Sky TV will announce their live Carabao Cup ties early next week.