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Match Report

The Poppies went a goal behind after Owen James shot defelected past Paul White, against a good Oxford United XI side that included a sprinkle of first team players. The impressive Connor Kennedy equalised for Nicky Eaden's side, before a Dan Nti penalty and free kick in the second half saw the Poppies home in style. United's goalkeepers Jack Stevens and Max Harris put in superb performances denying Ketteing on a string of occasions, as did the cross bar. 

Kettering included new signing Joe Skarz, the former Bury, Huddesfield, Shrewsbury Oxford, Rotherham and Halifax defender looked at ease with his new side.  All the Poppies had great games in a very good performance infront 259 at Latimer Park.