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

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Championship · 2024-25

Oxford United FC

1 – 3

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Sheffield Wednesday FC

Sat 14 Dec 2024 · 15:00 UTC Kassam Stadium 11,567 HT 45' · FT 45'

Greg Leigh 17' 1–0

1–1 28' Josh Windass

1–2 49' Jamal Lowe

1–3 61' Djeidi Gassama

Y 72' Djeidi Gassama

Overview

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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 Stephen Martin (England)
Assistant 1 Mark Dwyer
Assistant 2 Carl Fitch-Jackson

4 games this season 🟨 5.0/game ⚽ 11.5 goals/game 🟥 1 total

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Birmingham City FC	15	29
2	Middlesbrough FC	15	29
3	Stoke City FC	15	29
4	Wolverhampton Wanderers FC	15	28
5	West Bromwich Albion FC	15	28
6	Swansea City AFC	15	26
7	Southampton FC	15	24
8	Queens Park Rangers FC	15	24
9	West Ham United FC	15	23
10	Sheffield United FC	15	22
11	Portsmouth FC	15	22
12	Norwich City FC	15	21
13	Blackburn Rovers FC	15	21
14	Cardiff City FC	15	18
15	Wrexham AFC	15	18
16	Millwall FC	15	18
17	Bristol City FC	15	18
18	Bolton Wanderers FC	15	17
19	Charlton Athletic FC	15	17
20	Watford FC	15	15
21	Lincoln City FC	15	15
22	Burnley FC	15	10
23	Derby County FC	15	10
24	Preston North End FC	15	8

Head-to-Head

Oxford United FC 7 games · Avg 2.6 goals Sheffield Wednesday FC

Last 5 meetings

2024-12-14 Oxford United FC 1–3 Sheffield Wednesday FC 2023-04-07 Oxford United FC 1–1 Sheffield Wednesday FC 2022-12-17 Sheffield Wednesday FC 0–0 Oxford United FC 2021-10-02 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1–2 Oxford United FC

Recent Form

Oxford United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
14 Dec	Sheffield Wednesday FC	H	1–3	L
11 Dec	Queens Park Rangers FC	A	0–2	L
30 Nov	Millwall FC	H	1–1	D
26 Nov	Sheffield United FC	A	0–3	L
23 Nov	Middlesbrough FC	H	2–6	L
08 Nov	Watford FC	A	0–1	L

Sheffield Wednesday FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
14 Dec	Oxford United FC	A	3–1	W
10 Dec	Blackburn Rovers FC	H	0–1	L
07 Dec	Preston North End FC	H	1–1	D
01 Dec	Derby County FC	A	2–1	W
26 Nov	Hull City AFC	A	2–0	W
23 Nov	Cardiff City FC	H	1–1	D

Key Stats

71% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)

57% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Oxford United FC launch into their encounter with Sheffield Wednesday FC.
5' 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.
10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Oxford United FC and Sheffield Wednesday FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Danny Röhl will be considering his options from the bench.
17' Greg Leigh puts Oxford United FC on the lead.
22' Oxford United FC are deployed in a 4-4-1-1 today, looking to exploit space against Sheffield Wednesday FC's 4-4-1-1 shape.
27' Sheffield Wednesday FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 27.
28' The deadlock is broken! Josh Windass gets on the scoresheet on 28 minutes.
33' Cameron Brannagan is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Sheffield Wednesday FC tonight.
38' Supporters expect more eagerness from Peter Kioso, as he is very good at scoring at Kassam Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
43' Sheffield Wednesday FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
48' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
49' Sensational shot from Jamal Lowe. Sheffield Wednesday FC is back in the lead.
54' The energy levels are beginning to show. Des Buckingham might look to freshen things up shortly.
59' Fresh legs for Sheffield Wednesday FC! Anthony Musaba comes on to replace Josh Windass.
61' What a strike from Djeidi Gassama! The score is 1-3.
66' It looks like no one’s ball. Oxford United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
71' Sheffield Wednesday FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
72' A meaty challenge results in booking for Djeidi Gassama on 72.
72' Matt Phillips has so much to prove this time. He replaces Owen Dale on 72 minute.
73' A change in the Oxford United FC ranks — Idris El Mizouni exits the field as Will Vaulks enters on 73.
78' The 30-year-old Ruben Rodrigues has been sensational this season — 2 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
80' The supporters are chanting for Kyle Edwards. He replaces Tyler Goodrham on 80 minute.
85' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 85 minutes.
88' Sheffield Wednesday FC make a change. Michael Smith trudges off to be replaced by Ike Ugbo on 88 minutes.
With this win, Sheffield Wednesday FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Oxford United FC Lineups

4-4-1-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Des Buckingham

Sheffield Wednesday FC Lineups

4-4-1-1

Starting XI

9
Jamal Lowe ↓ Pol Valentin Sancho 59'
10
Barry Bannan
18
Marvin Johnson
24
Michael Smith ↓ Ike Ugbo 88'
11
Josh Windass ↓ Anthony Musaba 59'
3
Max Lowe
27
Yan Valery ↓ Dominic Iorfa 73'
5
Di'Shon Bernard
41
Djeidi Gassama ↓ Svante Ingelsson 73'
1
James Beadle
44
Shea Charles

Bench

Coach Danny Röhl

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
William Lankshear	2
Cameron Brannagan	2
Barry Bannan	1
Jamal Lowe	1
Josh Windass	1
Djeidi Gassama	1
Greg Leigh	1
Will Grainger	1

Head to Head

Oxford United FC Form

2024-12-14 Oxford United FC 1–3 Sheffield Wednesday FC L 2024-12-11 Queens Park Rangers FC 2–0 Oxford United FC L 2024-11-30 Oxford United FC 1–1 Millwall FC D 2024-11-26 Sheffield United FC 3–0 Oxford United FC L 2024-11-23 Oxford United FC 2–6 Middlesbrough FC L 2024-11-08 Watford FC 1–0 Oxford United FC L

Sheffield Wednesday FC Form

2024-12-14 Oxford United FC 1–3 Sheffield Wednesday FC W 2024-12-10 Sheffield Wednesday FC 0–1 Blackburn Rovers FC L 2024-12-07 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1–1 Preston North End FC D 2024-12-01 Derby County FC 1–2 Sheffield Wednesday FC W 2024-11-26 Hull City AFC 0–2 Sheffield Wednesday FC W 2024-11-23 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1–1 Cardiff City FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

4 / 4

1.17 Oxford United FC xG

Expected Goals

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

1.66 Sheffield Wednesday FC xG

I would bet for: Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Oxford United FC27% Draw27% Sheffield Wednesday FC46%

Actual: Sheffield Wednesday FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes56% 0% No44%

Avg goals/match: 2.83

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	92%	8%
± 1.5	77%	23%
± 2.5	53%	47%
± 3.5	32%	68%
± 4.5	16%	84%

Double Chance

Oxford United FC or Draw

55%

Draw or Sheffield Wednesday FC

73%

Oxford United FC or Sheffield Wednesday FC

73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Oxford United FC20% Draw45% Sheffield Wednesday FC35%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

12.4%

1 – 2

9.2%

0 – 1

0 – 2

0 – 0

7.8%

2 – 1

6.4%

1 – 0

2 – 2

5.4%

1 – 3

Actual

0 – 3

4.4%

2 – 0

2 – 3

3.1%

Asian Handicap — Oxford United FC

Handicap	Oxford United FC covers	Push	Sheffield Wednesday FC covers
-2.5	3%	—	97%
-2	3%	7%	89%
-1.5	11%	—	89%
-1	11%	15%	74%
-0.5	26%	—	74%
+0.5	52%	—	48%
+1	52%	22%	26%
+1.5	74%	—	26%
+2	74%	15%	11%
+2.5	89%	—	11%

Clean Sheet

Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet

20% ✓

Sheffield Wednesday FC keeps clean sheet

32% ✓

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