Oxford United finished 12th in the division, having achieved promotion from the Football Conference via the playoffs the previous season.
However, this convincing victory was one of only 4 wins in their initial 17 matches, and the team had dropped to 21st in the table by late November.
A turnaround in fortunes saw them win 9 of the next 15 games, more-or-less guaranteeing safety from relegation and prompting hopes of a playoff place.
James Constable was the club's leading scorer, also for the third season running, with 17 goals (which was to be his highest tally for Oxford outside the Football Conference).
Oxford United's home games are played at the Kassam Stadium.