Match reports

The U's looked to add to their 13 game unbeaten streak with a home tie against 3rd place Walsall. Harris made a handful of changes to start the new year including starting Ben Knight. These changes were made to match the Walsall formation whilst also being able to offer 2 supporters to the lone striker Appere. The opening 20 minutes were awful from both sides. The ball was either out of play or in the air as it seemed like more of a head tennis game then a top of the table Le

The U's made 5 changes from the FA Cup victory 11 on Saturday to face Chesterfield in League Two. The U's started with a 4-4-2/4-5-1 with Kachunga and McConnell as the furthest forward in amber. The U's started the game in fine fashion and dominated the ball and won most 50/50 duels both in the air and on the ground. A fantastic start was rewarded from an inch perfect cross from wonderkid McConnell who's cross found the glancing huge head of the greatest Geordie Centre Back.

The U's have had a successful last few weeks including going the entire November unbeaten and not losing a game in 90 minutes since Notts County (A) on the 25th October. Since that loss the U's have gained 8 points in the league, get knocked out in the Vertu Motors Trophy and got ball no.57 in the FA Cup 3rd round draw. Key performers Mpanzu The former Premier League midfielder has played incredibly well in November, including a brace to fend off Barrow. The powerful midfield