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Oxford v Stevenage

Oxford United boss Chris Wilder is confident that his side can notch up their third successive victory when they host Stevenage Borough at the Kassam Stadium on Saturday.

The U's mentor believes that the game against Boro will be his charges' toughest test yet this season and they will need to be at their best if they are to walk away with the three points.

Wilder told the Oxford Mail: "I imagine Stevenage will be our stiffest test so far. It'll be a game that's totally different to Tuesday, when the stats with shots on and off-target was high and the amount of possession we had was great.

"It's going to be more of an even game. They may not be as happy to sit everybody behind the ball and might look at it to try to go for a win, which might open the game up for us as well.

"Defensively, Stevenage are physically strong, and as an attacking team they're strong.

"We need to be at our best and it's important we are mentally strong, whether we're chasing it or winning."

Jack Midson will return to the Yellows squad after recovering from a toe injury while Damian Batt is also expected to be ready.

Boro manager Graham Westley knows his team will have to be defensively organised if they are to maintain their unbeaten start to the Blue Square Premier season.

He told the Comet24: "You have to play in a very organised way there and have a very strong game plan if you are going to come away with the points.

"My personal record there is ok - I've got a draw and a win there and that's a positive from my point of view.

"One thing for sure is that it will be a cracking game."

Westley will be without the services of Charlie Griffin (groin).