National League South

Oxford City 2-1 St Albans City: Slick City hit form with a fast one-two

QUICKFIRE goals either side of half-time proved to be the difference as Oxford City survived a late barrage from St Albans City to take the points at the RAW Charging Stadium.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
8 January 2023

By Patrick Lock

OXFORD CITY 2
Coyle 45+1, Parker 47

ST ALBANS CITY 1
Blackman 70

HAPPY HOOPS: Oxford City celebrate
PICTURE: Jim Standen

QUICKFIRE goals either side of half-time proved to be the difference as Oxford City survived a late barrage from St Albans City to take the points at the RAW Charging Stadium.
Lewis Coyle and Josh Parker were on target for the Hoops, while a debut goal from Ryan Blackman with 20 minutes to play pulled one back with a tense finale to follow.
City boss Ross Jenkins told The NLP: “It was a really good performance, on the front foot and aggressive. It’s ...

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