After the sides had finished 90 minutes tied at 1-1, Oxford scored twice in the first three minutes of extra time, only for Rovers to score three times in eight minutes in the second period to win 4-3.

U’s will visit the Memorial Stadium over the weekend of 4 December, and we will announce exact details as soon as they are known. The clubs are also due to meet at Bristol on Boxing Day in League Two.

The academy side also discovered today who they will play in the FA Youth Cup third round should they win at Stevenage tomorrow, with Preston North End visiting the winners.