Oxford United FC vs Sheffield Wednesday FC, Championship 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Oxford United FC vs Sheffield Wednesday FC — Championship at Kassam Stadium.
- Oxford United FC 46 games · 47 pts (2026/27)
- Sheffield Wednesday FC 46 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bobby Madley (England)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall FC | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton FC | 8 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham AFC | 8 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich City FC | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 8 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 8 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 8 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 21 Apr | Wrexham AFC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Apr | Derby County FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Apr | Watford FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | Portsmouth FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Apr | Hull City AFC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr | Oxford United FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 22 Apr | Middlesbrough FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Apr | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Apr | Coventry City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Apr | Leicester City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Apr | Stoke City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Kassam Stadium. Oxford United FC are looking to make home advantage count against Sheffield Wednesday FC.
- 5' A stunning finish from William Lankshear — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 10' A quiet spell here at Kassam Stadium. Oxford United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Oxford United FC in their trying to find a way past Sheffield Wednesday FC's compact .
- 19' Time for substitution for Oxford United FC. Cameron Brannagan is replaced by Myles Peart-Harris.
- 24' Oxford United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sheffield Wednesday FC's shape.
- 27' William Lankshear makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Oxford United FC are in front.
- 32' With 0 assists to his name this season, Cameron Brannagan is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sheffield Wednesday FC.
- 37' The home supporters are growing impatient. Oxford United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 42' The energy levels are beginning to show. Matt Bloomfield might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 46' Another substitution for Sheffield Wednesday FC to replace Sean Fusire by Mackenzie Maltby on 46 minute.
- 51' The travelling Sheffield Wednesday FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 56' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 61' Pierce Charles has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 63' The whistle greets Hidde ter Avest as he departs to be replaced by Sam Long.
- 66' Another change for Sheffield Wednesday FC made on 66 minute. Charlie McNeill leaves to be changed by Will Grainger.
- 67' GOAL! Will Vaulks fires home to make it 3-0!
- 72' A goal from the Wales international Will Grainger! He fires home on 72 to make it 3-1!
- 73' Myles Peart-Harris does the damage! The net is bulging and Oxford United FC surge ahead!
- 77' The whistle greets Nathaniel Chalobah as he departs to be replaced by Jarvis Thornton.
- 82' Brodie Spencer has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 82.
- 87' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jarvis Thornton, as he is very good at scoring at Kassam Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 90' Devlan Moses has so much to prove this time. He replaces Max Lowe on 90 minute.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Oxford United FC 4-1 Sheffield Wednesday FC.
Lineups
Oxford United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 4
- 8
-
24
Hidde ter Avest ↓ Sam Long 63'
- 1
- 6
- 15
-
10
Aidomo Emakhu ↓ Mark Harris 77'
-
17
Stanley Mills ↓ Ole Romeny 77'
-
33
Jamie Donley ↓ Yunus Konak 63'
- 27
Bench
-
9
Mark Harris ↑ 77'
- 21
-
2
Sam Long ↑ 63'
-
11
Ole Romeny ↑ 77'
-
44
Myles Peart-Harris ↑ 19'
- 37
-
5
Yunus Konak ↑ 63'
- 38
- 32
Coach
Matt Bloomfield
Sheffield Wednesday FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 14
- 2
- 6
-
12
Jerry Yates ↓ Olaf Kobacki 77'
-
3
Max Lowe ↓ Devlan Moses 90'
- 45
-
17
Charlie McNeill ↓ Will Grainger 66'
- 1
-
4
Sean Fusire ↓ Mackenzie Maltby 46'
- 24
Bench
- 18
- 13
-
44
Mackenzie Maltby ↑ 46'
-
19
Olaf Kobacki ↑ 77'
-
31
Will Grainger ↑ 66'
- 32
- 28
-
37
Jarvis Thornton ↑ 77'
-
40
Devlan Moses ↑ 90'
Coach
Henrik Pedersen
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| William Lankshear | 2 |
| Cameron Brannagan | 2 |
| Greg Leigh | 1 |
| Will Grainger | 1 |
| Will Vaulks | 1 |
| Myles Peart-Harris | 1 |
| Callum Paterson | 1 |
| James Henry | 1 |
Head to Head
Oxford United FC Form
Sheffield Wednesday FC Form
2026-04-25
Oxford United FC
4–1
Sheffield Wednesday FC
L
2026-04-22
Middlesbrough FC
1–0
Sheffield Wednesday FC
L
2026-04-18
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–1
Charlton Athletic FC
D
2026-04-11
Coventry City FC
0–0
Sheffield Wednesday FC
D
2026-04-06
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–1
Leicester City FC
D
2026-04-03
Stoke City FC
2–0
Sheffield Wednesday FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.63
Oxford United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.95
Sheffield Wednesday FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Oxford United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.58
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Oxford United FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Sheffield Wednesday FC
46%
Oxford United FC or Sheffield Wednesday FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Oxford United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–1 not predicted4 – 1Actual
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 0
11.5%
2 – 0
9.8%
0 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
9.2%
0 – 1
6.2%
1 – 2
5.3%
3 – 0
5.2%
3 – 1
5.1%
2 – 2
4.4%
0 – 2
3.3%
3 – 2
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Oxford United FC
| Handicap | Oxford United FC covers | Push | Sheffield Wednesday FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 24% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 13% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Sheffield Wednesday FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.