Headington United were formed in 1893, fielding a variety of amateur teams who played on different days of the week. With black and white photographs it is difficult to accurately depict the kit colours, however, there are numerous team sheets and programmes which state "Orange and Navy". A brief overview of the known Headington United kits can be viewed on the homepage.
Headington United turned professional in 1949, when they were voted into the Southern League. From this point, the orange/navy was replaced with gold shirts and black shorts.
With an ever increasing profile within the professional game, the club was renamed Oxford United in 1960.
League:
Southern League
Position:
Champions
Despite finishing as champions, Oxford United failed to be elected into the Football League.
FA Cup:
Third Round
Manager:
Arthur Turner
Top Scorer:
Tony Jones (38)
Notable Players:
Ron Atkinson, Peter Knight, David Mathers, Billy Simpson.
Most football clubs wore very similar kits, with no distinguishing features. Oxford United wore the fashionable 'continental style' shirts, which featured v-necks and short sleeves. The are a few photographs featuring several players wearing long sleeved versions of these shirts.
League:
Southern League
Position:
Champions - Elected to the Football League.
FA Cup:
First Round
Manager:
Arthur Turner
Top Scorer:
Bud Houghton (43)
Notable Players:
Ron Atkinson, Bud Houghton, Peter Knight, Maurice Kyle.
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