KARL Robinson is excited to see two of Sky Bet League One’s form sides go toe-to-toe this evening.

Oxford United and AFC Wimbledon have each won their last three matches, scoring a combined 25 goals in the process.

While the U’s recent results have catapulted them back into play-off contention, their opponents needed an upturn in form to move them away from relegation danger.

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Wimbledon are not mathematically safe, but they are five points above 21st-placed Northampton Town with a game in hand.

The sides have met three times this season, all at the Kassam Stadium, with United winning twice in normal time and triumphing on penalties in the Carabao Cup last September.

It is United’s first visit to the new Plough Lane stadium and Robinson is looking forward to a contest between two teams with plenty of momentum.

The U’s head coach said: “We’ve got a spring in our step and a Tuesday night away game at a lovely new ground, against a team in just as good form as ourselves.

“We were beaten by Accrington (2-1) and they turned them over (5-1) about two or three days later, so we know how hard it’s going to be.

He added: “They’re 100 per cent safe and playing with freedom.

“They’ve got nothing to worry about and nothing to lose, which makes them even more of a difficult opponent.”

United have found the net 13 times in their last three matches, having taken 16 games to score their previous 13 goals, and are now the third most prolific team in League One.

Robinson said: “That’s tremendous testament to my players.

“It’s a necessity that you share goals around and we’ve done that better than most over the last few weeks.”

Robinson lamented the absence of fans after Saturday’s late comeback to beat Gillingham, which would surely have sparked wild scenes in the stands.

The U’s manager would have got a different reception if supporters were allowed in tonight, thanks to his six-year spell at Wimbledon’s arch-rivals, MK Dons.

But he insists even a hostile atmosphere is better than no atmosphere at all.

“It’s great they’re back at Plough Lane,” Robinson said.

“I’d much rather go there with people and get the criticism, that’s part and parcel with being the pantomime villain that people play at certain clubs.

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“I wish they were there, it creates a much better level of intensity and atmosphere.

“As much as we don’t get on, we’re all football people and I think we all want fans back, regardless of whether they like you or they don’t.”

Robinson did admit, however, that the empty seats on Saturday meant it was easier to come down from the high of a stoppage-time winner.

“It gives a sense of calmness to what would’ve been an extraordinary moment in a season,” he said.

“I think we’ve been quite calm all season, we’ve been very realistic with our comments before, during and after games.

“We’ve put ourselves in a really good position, it’s game two of block two so we all know our objective within this.”