Overview
- Oxford are 22nd after a five-game winless run, sitting one point from safety through 17 league matches.
- Rowett highlighted 1-1 draws with Middlesbrough and at Norwich as signs of improved displays despite the lack of victories.
- Ipswich visit the Kassam on Friday in fifth place, with reports of three consecutive away wins yielding 10 goals.
- Oxford’s home record has been poor this season with one win in eight Championship matches at the Kassam Stadium.
- Centre-back Ciaron Brown trained and will be assessed for fitness, while Matt Phillips, Brodie Spencer and Cameron Brannagan remain out.