Oxford United head coach Aaron Ramsey has said he is looking forward to playing at the Kassam Stadium again after three successive games away from home, with Burton Albion the visitors on Saturday in what shapes up as one of the more intriguing early-season League One fixtures.

A yellow wall abroad, but home comforts beckon

Oxford go into the game on the back of a 4-0 win last weekend, a result that will have raised a few eyebrows around the third tier. Ramsey was keen to acknowledge the support the club received on the road.

"It was a brilliant experience to enjoy that moment with our fans and see that yellow wall of about 2,000 of them in the corner of the ground," he told BBC Radio Oxford.

The mood in the camp is understandably positive, though Ramsey was measured in his assessment, as you might expect from a manager who has seen early-season confidence evaporate before.

"We got to really enjoy the performance over the weekend but it's work as usual now," he said.

With three consecutive away fixtures behind them, the return to Oxfordshire matters beyond mere logistics. The Kassam has historically been a difficult ground for visiting sides and Ramsey has made no secret of how central home form will be to Oxford's ambitions this term.

"We know how important our home games are going to be for us this season, so it's a great chance to be back home in front of our supporters," he added. "It's been a while and it'll be nice to play back in front of them."

Where the sides stand

Oxford sit 11th in League One after four matches, having played at least one game fewer than the majority of clubs above them in the table. Burton, meanwhile, have accrued one point more after five outings and have lost just once so far. On paper, it is the sort of fixture that could define the early shape of both clubs' seasons.

Ramsey is not treating it as anything other than a serious challenge. His language, stripped of the usual press-release gloss, was notably cautious for a manager whose side just put four past their opponents.

"We're going to have to treat this game with the utmost respect and concentration," he said. "The boys are fully aware of what to expect and have to maintain the standards set so far."

Burton's credentials respected

Burton have made a solid start to life in the third tier this campaign, and Ramsey acknowledged that different opponents bring different problems. He was careful not to let Saturday's fixture be framed purely as a momentum story for Oxford.

"Different teams will ask different questions of us and we have to adapt and be wary of that," he said. "We also have to realise the strength in depth that we have in this team and utilise it as best we can."

That last point is worth dwelling on. Ramsey's suggestion that Oxford possess genuine squad depth is either a statement of genuine confidence or a gentle warning to those on the fringes that they need to contribute. Probably both.

For Burton, a win at the Kassam would not only confirm their early-season solidity but send a message to the rest of the division. They arrive with something to prove; Oxford, buoyed by last week's performance and with their own supporters back behind them, will be equally keen to make the occasion count.

Two clubs with points to bank and seasons beginning to take shape. Saturday should be well worth watching.

Frequently asked

When do Oxford United play Burton Albion?
Oxford United host Burton Albion on Saturday, 13 September 2026, at the Kassam Stadium in League One.
Where are Oxford United in the League One table?
Oxford United are 11th in League One after four matches, having played one or two games fewer than most clubs around them.
How has Burton Albion started the League One season?
Burton have taken one point more than Oxford after five games and have lost just once, making them one of the more consistent starters in the division so far.