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Oxford United vs Forest Green Rovers; Sky Bet League One

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Oxford United vs Forest Green Rovers. Sky Bet League One.

The Kassam StadiumAttendance7,813.

Oxford United 1

  • J Henry (19th minute)

Forest Green Rovers 1

  • J Matt (60th minute)

Oxford 1-1 Forest Green: Jamille Matt comes off the bench to earn valuable point for Rovers

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Highlights of the Sky Bet League One match between Oxford United and Forest Green Rovers.

Jamille Matt came off the bench to earn bottom club Forest Green a 1-1 draw against Oxford in their League One game at the Kassam Stadium.

But the game's biggest talking point was a save of the season contender from home keeper Simon Eastwood to keep out a Connor Wickham shot just before the break.

The U's took the lead in the 19th minute with a messy goal that was credited eventually to James Henry.

Matty Taylor looked offside in the build-up before Rovers made a hash of clearing the danger and though it could have been a Harry Boyes own goal, Henry was adjudged to have got the final touch.

Forest Green levelled in the 61st minute when Matt headed in Corey O'Keeffe's right-wing cross at the far post.

In an open game, both keepers found themselves very busy.

Luke McGee kept out a Henry shot in the opening 40 seconds and then made good stops from Marcus Browne, Tyler Goodrham and Taylor.

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Eastwood blocked Josh March's effort and saved well from Boyes and O'Keefe with Boyes also firing against the post for the visitors.

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