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Oxford United Clinches Championship Promotion with Murphy's Magnificent Performance

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Josh Murphy's brace propels Oxford United to victory over Bolton Wanderers, securing their spot in the Championship after 25 years.

Oxford United's sensational victory over Bolton Wanderers in the League One playoff final was a thrilling showdown. Two stunning goals from Josh Murphy sealed the deal, sending Oxford United soaring up to the Championship. The celebrations at Wembley were in full swing as the team, led by Des Buckingham, outplayed Bolton to claim a well-deserved spot in the higher league.

The lineup for Oxford United was packed with talent, with Cameron Brannagan, Tyler Goodrham, Ruben Rodrigues, Owen Dale, and the star of the match, Josh Murphy, showcasing their exceptional skills. Murphy, a former MK Dons player, delivered a masterclass on the field, securing the long-awaited promotion for Oxford United.

In a surprising turn of events, Oxford United's victory over the strong contenders, Bolton Wanderers, marked their return to the Championship after a quarter of a century. The resilience and determination of the team, especially highlighted by Murphy's exceptional performance, left fans in awe and anticipation for the upcoming season.

The playoff final not only showcased Oxford United's triumph but also served as a reminder of missed opportunities for other teams, like Peterborough United. The intensity of the match and the dominance displayed by Oxford United underscored the unpredictability and excitement that football brings, making it a day to remember for all fans.

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Bolton 0-2 Oxford United: League One playoff final – as it happened (The Guardian)

Two Josh Murphy goals defeat Bolton to send Oxford up to the Championship.

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Oxford United Win Promotion To Championship Thanks To Murphy ... (Oxfordshire Guardian)

It was party time at Wembley for Oxford United as they beat Bolton Wanderers 2-0 thanks to a brilliant Josh Murphy double, to delight Des Buckingham and ...

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Oxford United name team for League One play-off final (Oxford Mail)

Cameron Brannagan is joined in midfield by Tyler Goodrham and Ruben Rodrigues. Owen Dale and Josh Murphy will provide width for the U's, with Mark Harris ...

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Ex-Dons winger Murphy fires Oxford United to the Championship (Milton Keynes Citizen)

Ex-MK Dons loanee Josh Murphy fired Oxford United to the Championship on Saturday as they beat Bolton Wanderers in the League One play-off final at Wembley ...

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PLAY-OFF FINAL LIVE: Bolton Wanderers 0-2 Oxford United (The Bolton News)

Bolton Wanderers take on Oxford United for a place in the Championship next season. All the action from Wembley Stadium with Marc Iles and Dan…

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Bolton Wanderers vs Oxford United. Sky Bet League One. (Sky Sports)

Report and free match highlights from the Sky Bet League One play-off final between Bolton Wanderers and Oxford United at Wembley Stadium on Saturday | Josh Murphy steers U's to Championship for first time since 1999. Simeon Gholam.

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Oxford United beat Bolton Wanderers to secure Championship ... (Key 103)

Josh Murphy scored a first half brace to send Des Buckingham's side back to the second tier of English football for the first time in 25 years.

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REPORT: Oxford United 2 Bolton Wanderers 0 (Oxford United)

Josh Murphy was United's two-goal hero as they beat Bolton Wanderers 2-0 in the League One Play-Off final at Wembley this afternoon.

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Live: Reaction as Oxford United promoted (EFL)

Oxford United beat Bolton Wanderers 2-0 to win promotion to Championship · Two Josh Murphy goals for victory and Murphy wins Player of the Match · U's back in ...

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Oxford United will return to the Championship for the first time in 25 ... (Daily Mail)

JOE BERNSTEIN AT WEMBLEY: Favourites Bolton, who had beaten Oxford 5-0 in the regular season and finished 10 points ahead of their rivals in the table, ...

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Oxford United fans at Wembley Stadium for play-off final (Oxford Mail)

The Yellows take on Bolton Wanderers in the League One play-off Final with the prize of promotion up to the Championship on the line. United have not been in ...

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Oxford United reach the Championship which should leave ... (Peterborough Telegraph)

The League One play-off final at Wembley emphasised what might have been for Peterborough United. In fact it confirmed what should have been.

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Oxford United win League One play-off final after Josh Murphy brace (Oxford Mail)

JOSH Murphy netted a first half Wembley brace to send Oxford United to the second tier of English football for the first time in more than two…

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Moment Oxford United promoted back to Championship after 25 years (The Independent)

Oxford United have been promoted to the Championship after a 2-0 win against Bolton at the League One playoff in Wembley. The promotion is the first in 25 ...

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Bolton 0-2 Oxford United: Josh Murphy nets Wembley brace to ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Oxford joined Portsmouth and Derby in securing Championship football next season.

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Oxford United beat Bolton Wanderers to secure Championship ... (Free Radio)

Josh Murphy scored a first half brace to send Des Buckingham's side back to the second tier of English football for the first time in 25 years.

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Bolton Wanderers 0-2 Oxford - Play off final match report (The Bolton News)

Bolton Wanderers will be playing League One football next season after a demoralising 2-0 defeat against Oxford United at Wembley.

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Oxford United lift play-off trophy as they head to the Championship! (Sky Sports)

Oxford United captain Elliott Moore lifts the League One play-off trophy as the Us defeated Bolton 2-0 in the final to seal their promotion to the Sky Bet ...

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Oxford United name team for League One play-off final (Witney Gazette)

Cameron Brannagan is joined in midfield by Tyler Goodrham and Ruben Rodrigues. Owen Dale and Josh Murphy will provide width for the U's, with Mark Harris ...

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Oxford United boss on Wembley win against Bolton Wanderers (The Bolton News)

The U's shipped five goals at the Toughsheet Community Stadium, which led the boss to make changes in a bid to strengthen their promotion push. Buckingham still ...

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