Oxford Phoenix Refugee Squad

Oxford Phoenix launched in 2021 and works with city-based refugees and asylum seekers to help them integrate into the community, make new friends and develop life skills applicable on and off the pitch. 

The team trains twice weekly, participates in regular competitive fixtures and is the brainchild of Refugee Resource and supported by charities Oxford United in the Community and Asylum Welcome plus the Oxfordshire FA. 

This is a crucial provision locally which uses football to connect individuals seeking refuge in Oxfordshire to meet likeminded people and integrate into the community. 

Funded sessions take place at Oxford Brookes University and Greyfriars Oxford Catholic School while competitive matches against local clubs are organised which combine facilitate training and playing opportunities.