The match was originally scheduled to take place on Sunday, January 4, but the game was postponed by the match official due to a partially frozen pitch.

United’s fixture away to the Blades has now been rearranged for Tuesday, February 3, with an evening kick-off time of 7.45pm.

Both clubs, alongside the league, confirmed the new date this afternoon (Thursday, January 15) for the game at Bramall Lane.

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Oxford United said that all tickets for the rearranged fixture will remain valid for all Yellows supporters.

A statement from the club said: “All supporters are advised to maintain their tickets for this rearranged fixture.

“If a refund is required, supporters can do so by returning their original ticket to the Oxford United ticket office.

“All refunds are required by noon on Tuesday, February 3, while tickets for the fixture are available to purchase.

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“The coach will depart the stadium at 2.30pm. Pick up at Redbridge Coach and Lorry Park 2.40pm and Bicester Road, Kidlington, at 2.55pm.”

United currently sit in the relegation zone of the Championship table in 23rd position, above Sheffield Wednesday.

With 22 points in total, the Yellows are two points from 22nd-placed Norwich City and three points from 21st-placed Portsmouth.

The team’s next game will see them host Bristol City at the Kassam Stadium in the league on Saturday afternoon.