Oxford 2026

[Whitelinehugger]

2 minutes ago, M.D said:

I think we all hope so.

These sort of negotiations tend to linger on and if so have a damning effect on the fixtures

[Spoofer]

Its the right decision but way too late after advertising tickets etc for the last 3 days 

[Mgas]

7 hours ago, Mgas said:

Jamie did say from the get go they would be racing this week I’m not sure he would have done that is he wasn’t certain.

Turns out I was completely wrong 

[Mgas]

17 minutes ago, kerry said:

Full statement for anyone unable to see:

"🗞️ 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗢𝘅𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝘅𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗵𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀

“You will be aware that over the weekend there have been a series of meetings following the termination of the deal between SIS and Oxford Greyhounds to stream racing from the BetGoodwin Stadium.

“Inevitably that decision and subsequent ongoing negotiations impact on Oxford Speedway and I can confirm that Wednesday’s BSN Series meeting between the Cheetahs and Plymouth will not go ahead.

“We will, however, travel to The Coliseum on Saturday night to face the Gladiators with the visit of Poole next Wednesday opening the official home season at the BetGoodwin Stadium.

“Plymouth – and I must thank Mark Phillips for his understanding and co-operation on this – will now visit Cowley on April 22 to compete the BSN Southern Section fixtures – a date Berwick were due to travel south to fulfil a Championship fixture on.

“That fixture will be re-arranged for later in the season.

“With complex and involved negotiations between a number of stakeholders, including ourselves, on-going and the added inconvenience of a double Bank Holiday I did not feel it was possible to run Wednesday’s meeting.

“I firmly believe that it is short-term inconvenience which will have long-term and far-reaching benefits for Oxford Speedway and Oxford Stadium.

“British Speedway Promoters Ltd and the Speedway Control Bureau have been kept updated regarding the situation, as has Oxford Greyhounds.

“I know there has been much online speculation and a lot of misinformation posted “as fact”.

“We will keep our loyal supporters and sponsors updated via the club’s official channels.”

 

Jamie Courtney, 7 April, 2026

 

#OxfordSpeedway | #BritishSpeedway🇬🇧"

I may be alone in this but I suspect other Berwick supporters may feel similarly, rearranging Berwick fixtures to suit Oxford doesn’t sit particularly well. I hope this isn’t an indication as to who the priority is.

[Hamster00]

10 minutes ago, Mgas said:

I may be alone in this but I suspect other Berwick supporters may feel similarly, rearranging Berwick fixtures to suit Oxford doesn’t sit particularly well. I hope this isn’t an indication as to who the priority is.

Oxford has always been the priority, Berwick is/has merely been Oxford B

However it is besides the point right now really, I’d rather see Oxford continue on and have them running, it would be another devastating blow to British Speedway if they can no longer run.

[Mgas]

1 minute ago, Hamster00 said:

Oxford has always been the priority, Berwick is/has merely been Oxford B

However it is besides the point right now really, I’d rather see Oxford continue on and have them running, it would be another devastating blow to British Speedway if they can no longer run.

I have no wish for Oxford to fail but changing Berwick fixtures for Oxford doesn’t seem right. If nothing else how many other teams would have that luxury? Berwick fans pay their money just the same as any other club’s supporters. 

[Tim G]

18 minutes ago, Mgas said:

I may be alone in this but I suspect other Berwick supporters may feel similarly, rearranging Berwick fixtures to suit Oxford doesn’t sit particularly well. I hope this isn’t an indication as to who the priority is.

I think it’s more likely to get the last BSN meeting done than anything sinister against Berwick.

If the BSN meeting is not run until later in the season it could screw up the whole competition.

[Fromafar]

39 minutes ago, Mgas said:

I may be alone in this but I suspect other Berwick supporters may feel similarly, rearranging Berwick fixtures to suit Oxford doesn’t sit particularly well. I hope this isn’t an indication as to who the priority is.

Think you are alone

[Grachan]

Double post

Edited 42 minutes ago by Grachan

[Grachan]

For God's sake! I give up with this bloody sport.

I decided to go and watch this. Waited until this evening to buy tickets - and it's cancelled.

Do I get a refund then? That part seems to be missing from the statement.

I don't particularly want to go to a rearranged fixture. I'm off work this week.

My payment is still pending at the moment. Let's see if they still take it!

[Mgas]

16 minutes ago, Fromafar said:

Think you are alone

I’ve been speaking with some friends I’ve made at Shielfield including one who is a club sponsor and I most definitely am not alone in that view.

[Fromafar]

7 minutes ago, Mgas said:

I’ve been speaking with some friends I’ve made at Shielfield including one who is a club sponsor and I most definitely am not alone in that view.

Asking as you spoke to them after you posted.🤔👍

[Bandit59]

58 minutes ago, Hamster00 said:

Oxford has always been the priority, Berwick is/has merely been Oxford B

However it is besides the point right now really, I’d rather see Oxford continue on and have them running, it would be another devastating blow to British Speedway if they can no longer run.

You're spot on with that 

[Mgas]

4 minutes ago, Fromafar said:

Asking as you spoke to them after you posted.🤔👍

 

4 minutes ago, Fromafar said:

Asking as you spoke to them after you posted.🤔👍

Yes in the hour since I first posted Ive WhatsApped some mates. I don’t communicate with people via carrier pigeon.

[lucifer sam]

24 minutes ago, Grachan said:

For God's sake! I give up with this bloody sport.

I decided to go and watch this. Waited until this evening to buy tickets - and it's cancelled.

Do I get a refund then? That part seems to be missing from the statement.

I don't particularly want to go to a rearranged fixture. I'm off work this week.

My payment is still pending at the moment. Let's see if they still take it!

The refund information is sent directly to all ticket holders. You'll have the ticket transferred to April 22, with an option of a refund.

[Grachan]

Just now, lucifer sam said:

The refund information is sent directly to all ticket holders. You'll have the ticket transferred to April 22, with an option of a refund.

Thanks Rob.

[crescent girl]

1 hour ago, Mgas said:

I may be alone in this but I suspect other Berwick supporters may feel similarly, rearranging Berwick fixtures to suit Oxford doesn’t sit particularly well. I hope this isn’t an indication as to who the priority is.

Don't think this is about Berwick.  No matter what club had been logged in for that date for a Championship match would have been bumped to get the BSN match on, and complete the section.