Oxford United cruise past Gillingham

Oxford United eased past Gillingham, 2x7, on Saturday, in a game relating to matchweek 30. Coming into the contest, Gillingham's team came from a draw, and Oxford's team came from a win. Cameron Brannagan was the star with 4 goals.

With 8 minutes on the clock, Billy Bodin opened the scoring for Oxford United, with a left-foot shot, after an assist provided by Mark Sykes. After 12 minutes, Karl Robinson's team extended their lead with a goal from Cameron Brannagan from the penalty spot. In the 19th minute, Matty Taylor doubled the lead for Oxford's team. With this goal, Matty Taylor reached the 15th goal of the season.

With 48 minutes on the clock, Oxford United increased their lead with a goal from Cameron Brannagan from the penalty spot. After 55 minutes, Karl Robinson's team extended their lead with a goal from midfielder from the penalty spot. With 62 minutes on the clock, Danny Lloyd fired home for Gillingham, with a left-foot shot inside the penalty area. After 83 minutes, Cameron Brannagan completed the four-goal haul, from the penalty spot. With this goal, Cameron Brannagan reached the landmark of eight goals this season. After 85 minutes, Robbie McKenzie struck the second goal for Steve Lovell's team. In the final minutes of the game, Anthony Forde netted the final goal of the game, with a right-foot strike inside the penalty box, laid on by Ryan Williams.

After the result Oxford United are 7th in the table, with 50 points, while Gillingham sit 23rd place, with 22 points. With regard to the next fixture, Karl Robinson's team visit Wigan Athletic. Meanwhile, Steve Lovell's team will host Crewe Alexandra.