Follow live coverage as Oxford United face Bristol City in the Championship today. An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

Mark Sykes struck a superb equaliser to earn a Bristol City team that finished with nine men a 1-1 draw at Oxford in Liam Manning's first return to the Kassam Stadium.

The Robins were last in action seven days ago when they welcomed Blackburn Rovers to Ashton Gate. Goals from Scott Twine and Nahki Wells secured a 2-1 win for Liam Manning's side that day, but attention now turns to today's clash with the U's.

Oxford United were held by Bristol City at the Kassam Stadium this afternoon, despite taking the lead through Greg Leigh and the away side ending the game with nine men. Joe Williams was shown a first half red card, and Greg Leigh opened the scoring in the second period, ubt for former Oxford man Mark Sykes to equalise.

Gary Rowett will hope to continue his unbeaten run as Oxford United’s manager when they welcome Bristol City to The Kassam Stadium on Saturday. The hosts have won their last four games in their last four home games.