Oxford United Football Club has confirmed that ten players will leave the team this summer following the club’s relegation to League One. The departures come as the club prepares to rebuild its squad for the upcoming season after finishing 22nd in the Championship.
The players leaving the club upon the expiry of their contracts are Przemysław Płacheta, Myles Peart-Harris, Hidde ter Avest, Owen Dale, Will Goodwin, Joshua Johnson, Jacob Knightbridge, Steph Negru, Tom Bradshaw, and Stuart Findlay. Among those departing, winger Płacheta made 60 appearances over two seasons, while Dutch full-back ter Avest made 36 appearances since joining the club in 2024. Owen Dale, who also played a role in the 2024 promotion-winning campaign, is included in the list alongside Academy graduate Joshua Johnson.
The club’s relegation was confirmed on 25 April 2026, marking the end of a two-year stay in the second tier. Oxford United finished the campaign with 47 points, placing them four points from safety following a season that included a change in management, with Matt Bloomfield replacing Gary Rowett in January 2026.
According to Oxford United, the process of scouting and recruiting new talent for the squad has been ongoing for several months. Ed Waldron, the club’s Head of Football Operations, stated that the organisation remains focused on strengthening the team as they look to push for promotion back to the Championship.
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