News in brief

**Oxford take on last year's champions Peterborough at the Stadium on Saturday (7.30pm).

Peterborough are struggling this year, just like Oxford, so it could prove a tight meeting all round.

**Next Wednesday sees Oxford stage their big Sky Sports meeting when they take on Belle Vue in an Elite League encounter. The 'Kids for a Quid' scheme will again be in operation and it will be the last chance to see Cheetahs ride at Cowley until July 14.

**Team boss Colin Meredith has praised the efforts of Lukas Dryml after his paid 11 point haul in the win over Wolverhampton last week. "I was delighted to see Lukas do so well, and I think it is only a matter of time before big brother Ales does it as well," he said.

**Belle Vue's first attempt to run a home meeting since April fell foul of the weather last Friday.

**Ipswich boss John Louis is backing the call for referees to have access to TV replays and photo-finishes.