Oxford United 4-0 Northampton Town
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Oxford grabbed four second-half goals as they thrashed a weakened Northampton side to secure their first league win in six games.
Matt Taylor struck twice to take his tally for the season to seven.
Oxford's Josh Ruffels shot against the post before the break while for Northampton, Fraser Horsfall headed a corner wide.
Striker Taylor began the rout by heading in from three yards after Sean Clare's cross looped over goalkeeper Steve Arnold four minutes after the break.
Olamide Shodipo then doubled the U's lead in the 65th minute, firing into the bottom corner after cutting in from the left.
Taylor got his second when he headed in Jordan Obita's centre a minute from time.
And in stoppage time, substitute Dan Agyei fired in a brilliant individual effort from 20 yards to complete the scoring.
The beleaguered visitors were without 10 players because of injuries and suspensions, including five defenders.
Boss Keith Curle gave a first start to 17-year-old Max Dyche, son of Burnley manager Sean.
Match report supplied by PA Media.