Burton Albion v Oxford preview

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Burton Albion v Oxford preview

Webster: Could play

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Team news for Sunday's League Two clash between Burton Albion and Oxford United at the Pirelli Stadium.

Burton could have Aaron Webster available again when Oxford visit the Pirelli Stadium on Sunday.

The versatile Webster has resumed training and has a chance of being involved after missing the last three matches with a knee problem.

It remains to be seen whether Tom Parkes will be included in the squad. The on-loan defender had not played since suffering a broken ankle in August but, after a surprise appearance on the bench against Plymouth, he started at Bradford last weekend.

However, the 20-year-old's current deal from Leicester is set to expire before Sunday and boss Paul Peschisolido is still mulling over whether to extend the loan.

Leading scorer Billy Kee looks set to remain on the sidelines. The 12-goal striker has missed the last three matches with a groin injury.

Meanwhile, Oxford will be without the suspended Damian Batt for Sunday's clash away to Burton.

Defender Batt serves the first game of a two-match ban after accumulating 10 yellow cards over the course of the season. Andy Whing looks set to revert to right-back while Asa Hall and Paul McLaren compete to step into midfield.

U's manager Chris Wilder continues to be without Tony Capaldi. The veteran, who has yet to feature for Oxford this season after arriving from Morecambe in the summer, has been sidelined for up to two months with a knee problem.

Otherwise, Wilder has no new injury issues to deal with, although striker Deane Smalley has joined Bradford on loan until the end of the season and will therefore not be available.

The U's go into the match looking to extend their four-game unbeaten away record in League Two, during which time they have not conceded a goal.

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