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Beards Off as Oxford United Finally Get Penalty After 675 Days

Gary Hudson ended his 675-day beard challenge after Oxford United’s first penalty in 92 games, raising hundreds for the Joey Beauchamp Foundation.

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Oxford United fan Gary Hudson had refused to shave until his team were awarded a spot kick.

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Oxford fan ends beard challenge after 675-day penalty wait

An Oxford United supporter has finally shaved his beard after the club were ​awarded their first penalty in 675 days, ‌ending a charity challenge that had lasted almost two years.

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Beards off as Oxford United finally get penalty after 675 days

Oxford United fan Gary Hudson had refused to shave until his team were awarded a spot kick.

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An English Club Put an End to a 675-Day Craziness

This is the beautiful story of the weekend. In the stands of Oxford United, the supporters experienced the end of a curse:...

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The Game Where We Won A Penalty: Frame-By-Frame | Oxford United Football Club

Check out the images of Captain Cam’s goal from the spot on Saturday, our first penalty in nearly two years, captured from the East Stand! ⚽📸

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BBC News broke the news in United Kingdom on Monday, March 16, 2026.
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