CHRIS Maguire loved every minute as he became Oxford United’s match-winner to extend their dominance over rivals Swindon Town to six straight wins.

The Scot converted a penalty late in the first half before adding a second just after the hour mark when he charged down Robins goalkeeper Lawrence Vigoroux’s clearance.

Swindon’s slim hopes of getting back into the game vanished when Nathan Thompson was sent off and the visitors’ humiliation was completed by Vigoroux’s red card in stoppage time.

Maguire relished the occasion and was thrilled to be the man to deliver the derby delight in front of more than 11,000 at the Kassam Stadium.

He said: “It’s games like that you want to be involved in – the atmosphere was incredible.

“It’s a local derby and you want to do well in them.

“Having a big crowd is one of the things I thrive on, with people coming out to cheer you on.

“If we get that every week I’m sure you’ll see the benefits.”

Maguire also scored in the only other derby he has played in, for Portsmouth in a 2-2 draw away to Southampton in 2012.

His opening goal preserved another perfect record, netting every penalty he has taken in a competitive game.

He said: “I back myself to hit the side-netting on either side.

“The goalkeepers can guess all they want, but they won’t get them. That’s why I practise day-in, day-out in training.

“You can tell if someone’s confident in their run-up and if you stick to the same routine then you’ve got a great chance of putting it in the back of the net.”

The brace doubled Maguire’s haul for the season, but he was left frustrated not to finish with a hat-trick.

Marvin Johnson went clear late on and turned down the chance to set up United’s No 10, instead firing a shot just wide.

Maguire said: “I was screaming, it was the easiest chance to get my hat-trick. If he squared it I could’ve put it in with my knee.

“He went for a shot and I gave him a bit of stick, but if it was a different situation you’d have the right to be mad.”

l U’s v Swindon report and more reaction: See Pages 38-39