Morgan Whittaker's second-half strike grabs a point for managerless Middlesbrough at Oxford United as the visitors stay second in the Championship.

Oxford United and Middlesbrough go head-to-head at Kassam Stadium this Saturday in the EFL Championship.Oxford United have picked up 13 points and currently lie in 21st position. In their last game,

Sports minister and business magnate Erick Thohir recently increased his controlling interest in Oxford United.

Oxford United boss Gary Rowett said he was frustrated with the Middlesbrough equaliser which cost his team a win against a promotion contender. The Us manager told BBC Radio Oxford: "In some ways, I'm really proud of the team again, I'm proud of the effort, I'm proud of the way we've gone about the game.

Sheffield Wednesday's 2-1 defeat to Oxford did little to spoil the atmosphere at Hillsborough despite the home side slipping further adrift at the foot of the table after receiving a 12-point deduction as a result of going into administration this week.

Oxford United and Wales international Will Vaulks has been named as the winner of the FIFPRO player voice award. Vaulks, 32, was presented with the award at a ceremony in Lisbon, in recognition for his work in suicide prevention and raising awareness around mental health in football.

Oxford United chairman Grant Ferguson feels "frustration" at a lack of consistency this season but backs Gary Rowett to turn things around.

Oxford United Football Club's director Horst Geicke has stepped down from the role at the EFL Championship club.

Live updates of build-up, team news and match action as Middlesbrough take on Oxford United in the Championship

QPR and Oxford United clash this Wednesday at the Loftus Road on Match Day eight of the EFL Championship. The match will be broadcast live at 20:00 on Sky Sports Football. QPR have 11 points to their name this season and occupy 9th position in the table.