OXFORD United's third home match in Nationwide League Division 1 next season has been switched from the Saturday to the Sunday so that it can be shown live on Sky.

The Manor Ground clash with Alan Ball's Portsmouth, who narrowly avoided relegation last season, has been put back to Sunday, September 6 (1pm).

One of United's away games has also been put back a day for Sky TV's benefit with the visit to Norwich City's Carrow Road now taking place on Sunday, November 29, again with a 1pm kick-off.

Last season United turned in virtuoso performances in their televised home matches against Wolves (3-0) and QPR (3-1) but were soundly beaten (4-0) on their live telly showing away on the final day at Middlesbrough.

MIKE Ford is set to join third division Cardiff City on a two-year deal on July 1 after being offered coaching opportunities in the future by boss Frank Burrows.

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