After consolidation of the club's newly regained League status the season before (Oxford had finished 12th in League Two in 2010–11), and an unbeaten pre-season campaign that included victories over higher-division opposition in the shape of MK Dons and Birmingham City, hopes for the new season were high, but United started with an away defeat to Rotherham United on the opening day.
Results improved, however, and the club briefly reached the automatic promotion places in October.
Doing the double (victories home and away) over local rivals Swindon Town, the eventual League champions, for the first time since 1973 offered some consolation to the Oxford United faithful.
A long-range goal from midfielder Peter Leven in a home victory over Port Vale in October was another highlight of the season.
Oxford United's home games are played at the Kassam Stadium Last updated: 5 May.