The 2019-20 campaign for Oxford United was a sensational season of near-glory, with The Us securing a 4th-place finish in League One after the season was curtailed by the pandemic, and battling their way to the Play-off Final at Wembley. Spearheading the attack was the prolific loanee Matty Taylor, whose 13 league goals (17 overall) proved vital in a season built on attacking flair and heart. The team also embarked on memorable cup runs, reaching the FA Cup Fourth Round and the EFL Cup Quarter-finals against Manchester City. It was a turbulent year that ultimately ended in crushing heartbreak with a narrow 2-1 final loss to Wycombe, but cemented the club's status as a genuine force.