Match ends, Oxford United 0, Exeter City 0.
Oxford UtdOxford United0ExeterExeter City0
Exeter City remained in third place in League Two after a hard-fought goalless draw with fellow promotion chasers Oxford United, who stay in fourth.
Grecians striker John O'Flynn had the first half's best chance but failed to get any power on his strike with just goalkeeper Ryan Clarke to beat.
Oxford had the best of a tight second half with James Constable and Dave Kitson going close with headers.
But Kitson was sent off in injury time after receiving a second yellow card.
VIEW FROM THE DRESSING ROOM
Exeter City boss Paul Tisdale told BBC Radio Devon:
"If we continue with that in terms of away performances and results then we're not going to be too far away. It's another game ticked off and more points on the board.
"It is a good point considering the two games we've had. We've had two clean sheets and some very considered play and, it must be said, some tired legs.
"I can't be too critical. The lads have worked really hard, and did the basics really well again.
"It was even stevens all the way through, both sides won't be unhappy with their performance and won't be cock-a-hoop either."
Line-ups
Oxford Utd
Formation 4-4-2
- 1Clarke
- 13HuntBooked at 58mins
- 3Newey
- 16Whing
- 4Raynes
- 6Wright
- 15WilliamsSubstituted forDaviesat 69'minutes
- 17Rose
- 8KitsonBooked at 90mins
- 9ConstableSubstituted forMarshat 80'minutes
- 7Rigg
Substitutes
- 14Hall
- 18Davies
- 20Marsh
- 21Crocombe
- 34Bevans
- 35O'Dowda
- 37Ruffles
Exeter
Formation 4-4-1-1
- 1Krysiak
- 5Baldwin
- 3Woodman
- 14DohertyBooked at 33minsSubstituted forGillat 54'minutes
- 6ColesBooked at 58mins
- 4Bennett
- 11Davies
- 7SercombeBooked at 62mins
- 19O'FlynnSubstituted forParkinat 81'minutes
- 10Gow
- 22KeohaneSubstituted forWheelerat 54'minutes
Substitutes
- 15Moore-Taylor
- 25Parkin
- 26Tillson
- 29Grimes
- 30Pym
- 32Wheeler
- 35Gill
- Referee:
- Keith Stroud
- Attendance:
- 5,083
Match Stats
Home TeamOxford UtdAway TeamExeter
- Possession
- Home52%
- Away48%
- Shots
- Home6
- Away4
- Shots on Target
- Home1
- Away2
- Corners
- Home5
- Away2
- Fouls
- Home7
- Away9
Live Text
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Full Time
Second Half ends, Oxford United 0, Exeter City 0.
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Hand ball by Craig Woodman (Exeter City).
Dismissal
Second yellow card to Dave Kitson (Oxford United).
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Foul by Dave Kitson (Oxford United).
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Craig Woodman (Exeter City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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Attempt missed. David Wheeler (Exeter City) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
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Foul by Dave Kitson (Oxford United).
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Alan Gow (Exeter City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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Foul by Daniel Coles (Exeter City).
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Dave Kitson (Oxford United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Foul by Sam Parkin (Exeter City).
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Jake Wright (Oxford United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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Foul by Tyrone Marsh (Oxford United).
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Arron Davies (Exeter City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Substitution
Substitution, Exeter City. Sam Parkin replaces John O'Flynn.
Substitution
Substitution, Oxford United. Tyrone Marsh replaces James Constable.
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Corner, Oxford United. Conceded by Scott Bennett.
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Corner, Exeter City. Conceded by Jake Wright.
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Attempt missed. Sean Rigg (Oxford United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left.
