Oxford United FC vs Sheffield United FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

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Championship · 2024-25

Oxford United FC

1 – 0

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Sheffield United FC

Sat 5 Apr 2025 · 14:00 UTC Kassam Stadium 11,496 HT 45' · FT 45'

Siriki Dembele 38' 1–0

Hidde ter Avest 53' Y

Y 60' Anel Ahmedhodzic

Przemyslaw Placheta 74' Y

Y 90' Jack Robinson

Overview

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Oxford United FC vs Sheffield United FC — Championship at Kassam Stadium.

Oxford United FC 46 games · 47 pts (2026/27)
Sheffield United FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee James Linington
Assistant 1 James Wilson
Assistant 2 Ian Cooper

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Coventry City FC	46	95
2	Ipswich Town FC	46	84
3	Millwall FC	46	83
4	Southampton FC	46	80
5	Middlesbrough FC	46	80
6	Hull City AFC	46	73
7	Wrexham AFC	46	71
8	Derby County FC	46	69
9	Norwich City FC	46	65
10	Birmingham City FC	46	64
11	Swansea City AFC	46	64
12	Bristol City FC	46	62
13	Sheffield United FC	46	60
14	Preston North End FC	46	60
15	Queens Park Rangers FC	46	58
16	Watford FC	46	57
17	Stoke City FC	46	55
18	Portsmouth FC	46	55
19	Charlton Athletic FC	46	53
20	Blackburn Rovers FC	46	52
21	West Bromwich Albion FC	46	51
22	Oxford United FC	46	47
23	Leicester City FC	46	46
24	Sheffield Wednesday FC	46	0

Head-to-Head

Oxford United FC 4 games · Avg 2.3 goals Sheffield United FC

Last 5 meetings

2025-04-05 Oxford United FC 1–0 Sheffield United FC 2024-11-26 Sheffield United FC 3–0 Oxford United FC

Recent Form

Oxford United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
05 Apr	Sheffield United FC	H	1–0	W
29 Mar	Middlesbrough FC	A	1–2	L
15 Mar	Watford FC	H	1–0	W
12 Mar	Hull City AFC	A	1–2	L
07 Mar	Norwich City FC	A	1–1	D
01 Mar	Coventry City FC	H	2–3	L

Sheffield United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
05 Apr	Oxford United FC	A	0–1	L
28 Mar	Coventry City FC	H	3–1	W
16 Mar	Sheffield Wednesday FC	A	1–0	W
11 Mar	Bristol City FC	H	1–1	D
08 Mar	Preston North End FC	H	1–0	W
01 Mar	Queens Park Rangers FC	A	2–1	W

Season Stats

Oxford United FC		Sheffield United FC
#22	Position	#13
47	Points	60
46	Played	46
11 / 14 / 21	W / D / L	18 / 6 / 22
45	Scored	66
59	Conceded	66
-14	GD	+0
1.02	PPG	1.30
24%	Win %	39%

Key Stats

25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)

50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Oxford United FC are 22nd (47 pts). Sheffield United FC are 13th (60 pts).

Events

Match Events

0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Oxford United FC and Sheffield United FC has kicked off!
5' Sheffield United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
10' Sheffield United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
15' Ben Brereton has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
25' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sheffield United FC that had 366 games and scored 436 goals.
30' Harrison Burrows needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
35' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
38' The Scotland Siriki Dembele breaks the deadlock on 38 minutes. 1-0!
43' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Oxford United FC and Sheffield United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
48' Sheffield United FC is showing some good football. However, Sheffield United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
53' The referee calls foul for Hidde ter Avest. He receives a card.
58' The Sheffield United FC bench stirs into life. Hamza Choudhury is withdrawn and Vinicius Souza gets his opportunity.
59' Another substitution for Sheffield United FC to replace Ben Brereton by Jesurun Rak-Sakyi on 59 minute.
60' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Anel Ahmedhodzic on 60 minutes.
65' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
67' Oxford United FC ring the changes. Ole Romeny has done his job and it is now time for Alex Matos to step up.
68' The crowd applauds Tyrese Campbell as he leaves the pitch. Kieffer Moore steps in for Sheffield United FC.
73' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
74' The referee has no hesitation. Przemyslaw Placheta is booked for Oxford United FC — card on 74.
76' Time for substitution for Sheffield United FC. Sydie Peck is replaced by Thomas Cannon.
77' It is a substitution in Sheffield United FC team. Rhian Brewster is replaced by Callum O'Hare on 77 minute.
81' Another change for Oxford United FC made on 81 minute. Siriki Dembele leaves to be changed by Joe Bennett.
86' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Oxford United FC and Sheffield United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
87' Oxford United FC make a change. Mark Harris trudges off to be replaced by Tom Bradshaw on 87 minutes.
90' Controversy at the stadium! Jack Robinson argues furiously but the card stands.
What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Oxford United FC 1-0 Sheffield United FC.

Lineups

Oxford United FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

9
Mark Harris ↓ Tom Bradshaw 87'
3
Ciaron Brown
4
Will Vaulks
8
Cameron Brannagan ↓ Idris El Mizouni 87'
23
Siriki Dembele ↓ Joe Bennett 81'
24
Hidde ter Avest
1
Jamie Cumming
11
Ole Romeny ↓ Alex Matos 67'
47
Michal Helik
7
Przemyslaw Placheta ↓ Tyler Goodrham 81'
16
Ben Nelson

Bench

50
Tom Bradshaw ↑ 87'
12
Joe Bennett ↑ 81'
21
Matt Ingram
2
Sam Long
15
Idris El Mizouni ↑ 87'
20
Ruben Rodrigues
19
Tyler Goodrham ↑ 81'
44
Stanley Mills
18
Alex Matos ↑ 67'

Coach Gary Rowett

Sheffield United FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Chris Wilder

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Jesurun Rak-Sakyi	1
Siriki Dembele	1
Tyrese Campbell	1
Callum O'Hare	1

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

2 / 4

1.02 Oxford United FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.2 Sheffield United FC xG

I would bet for: Oxford United FC or Sheffield United FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 62%

Match Result

✗ Wrong

Oxford United FC35% Draw30% Sheffield United FC35%

Actual: Oxford United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes46% 0% No54%

Avg goals/match: 2.22

Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	87%	13%
± 1.5	65%	35%
± 2.5	38%	62%
± 3.5	19%	81%
± 4.5	8%	92%

Double Chance

Oxford United FC or Draw

65%

Draw or Sheffield United FC

65%

Oxford United FC or Sheffield United FC

70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Oxford United FC21% Draw52% Sheffield United FC27%

Actual: Oxford United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

14.2%

0 – 0

13.1%

0 – 1

11.8%

1 – 0

Actual

1 – 2

7.7%

0 – 2

7.5%

2 – 1

6.5%

2 – 0

5.4%

2 – 2

4.1%

1 – 3

3.1%

0 – 3

3 – 1

2.3%

Asian Handicap — Oxford United FC

Handicap	Oxford United FC covers	Push	Sheffield United FC covers
-2.5	3%	—	97%
-2	3%	8%	89%
-1.5	11%	—	89%
-1	11%	18%	71%
-0.5	29%	—	71%
+0.5	62%	—	38%
+1	62%	21%	17%
+1.5	83%	—	17%
+2	83%	11%	6%
+2.5	94%	—	6%

Clean Sheet

Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet

31% ✗

Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet

37% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

Oxford United FC vs Sheffield United FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Overview

Match Preview

Match Details

Standings

Head-to-Head

Recent Form

Season Stats

Key Stats

Events

Match Events

Lineups

Oxford United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Sheffield United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Head to Head

Oxford United FC Form

Sheffield United FC Form

Predictions

Match Result

Both Teams to Score

Over / Under Goals

Double Chance

Half-Time Result

Correct Score

Asian Handicap — Oxford United FC

Clean Sheet