Oxford United's Frankie Kent suffers ACL injury, to miss most of season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 2:16 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Frankie Kent, a new signing for Oxford United, sustained an ACL injury during pre-season training and will miss the majority of the upcoming season. The 30-year-old defender had undergone a successful operation following the injury. Kent was the only summer signing for Oxford before a transfer embargo was imposed by the EFL. The team is currently in Spain preparing for the new League One season, with their first competitive match scheduled against Leyton Orient on August 8, followed by a League One opener against MK Dons a week later.
- •Frankie Kent signed for Oxford United at the end of June.
- •Kent sustained the ACL injury during pre-season training.
- •He has undergone a successful operation.
- •Oxford's first match is against Leyton Orient on August 8.
- •The team faces a transfer embargo imposed by the EFL.
- 2:16 PMYahoo Sports — Oxford's Kent to miss most of season with ACL injury
"Oxford United defender and new signing Frankie Kent will miss the majority of the upcoming season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.
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