The 2021-22 campaign was a season of exhilarating attacking football and near-miss for Oxford United as The Us finished a competitive 8th in League One, narrowly missing the play-off places. Leading the charge was veteran striker Matty Taylor, whose 20 league goals powered a side that scored a phenomenal 82 goals in total and included a club-record 7-2 away victory against Gillingham. It was a memorable year built on flair and a potent attack, solidifying their status as promotion contenders and remains a defining chapter in the club's modern history.