HUNDREDS of Oxford Mail Youth League players will be given free tickets to upcoming Oxford United games, starting tomorrow.

About 150 youngsters from under 11 teams who finished in the top two in their autumn leagues will attend the Southend United game and receive their trophies.

Older age groups are due to follow at upcoming fixtures at the Kassam Stadium, as part of the club’s efforts to improve their community links.

The clash has also been designated ‘Motorsport Day’.

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It will see an exhibition of Marussia’s Formula 1 cars, while British Touring Car Championship driver Marc Hynes will also be on hand to meet fans.

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