 Heslop scored yet another long-range strike in September that year, "thumping" Oxford ahead with an effort from 25-yards in a 2–0 win over Barnet at Underhill, his first goal away from Oxford's home ground.The goal ultimately turned out to be Heslop's last of the season, and he went on to make 32 appearances as Oxford finished ninth in League Two, four points behind the last play-off place.He remained at Oxford for 2012–13, and made 30 appearances as Oxford once again finished in a mid-table position.