Carruthers has impressed for Oxford this season

Oxford United full-back Chris Carruthers believes the club's home form at the Kassam Stadium holds the key to their promotion hopes.

The U's host Kettering on Saturday, who are unbeaten so far this season, but Carruthers told BBC Oxford that United need to build on the win at Northwich.

"Our home form needs to be better. If we are to get promoted then home form will be the key," he said.

"We've got a more than capable team and a good squad that can go forward."

United have won just once at the Kassam Stadium this season, a 6-3 victory over Eastbourne Borough in August.