Overview
- Oxford United won 2-1 away to Stevenage after Gatlin O’Donkor scored off the bench and Cameron Brannagan converted a late penalty.
- Manager Aaron Ramsey made a double substitution in the 65th minute, bringing on Stanley Mills and Gatlin O’Donkor, and said the change gave his team control in the second half.
- Ramsey praised O’Donkor’s impact and credited his players for the result, saying the substitutes changed the game and provided the attacking threat he wanted.
- Stevenage manager Alex Revell said his team started well but became desperate after conceding, switched to a one-dimensional approach and remain without a win in the new term.
- The result highlights Oxford’s squad depth and could strengthen confidence in Ramsey’s tactics while raising questions about Stevenage’s ability to replace last season’s form and manage early pressure.