Sheffield United FC vs Oxford United FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sheffield United FC vs Oxford United FC — Championship at Bramall Lane.
- Sheffield United FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
- Oxford United FC 46 games · 47 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Leigh Doughty
- Assistant 1 Nigel Lugg
- Assistant 2 Sam Lewis (England)
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov | Oxford United FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 23 Nov | Coventry City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 10 Nov | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Nov | Bristol City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Nov | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Oct | Stoke City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 05 Nov | Hull City AFC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Nov | Swansea City AFC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Oct | Sunderland AFC | A | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Sheffield United FC | Oxford United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #22 |
| 60 | Points | 47 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 18 / 6 / 22 | W / D / L | 11 / 14 / 21 |
| 66 | Scored | 45 |
| 66 | Conceded | 59 |
| +0 | GD | -14 |
| 1.30 | PPG | 1.02 |
| 39% | Win % | 24% |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Sheffield United FC are 13th (60 pts). Oxford United FC are 22nd (47 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Sheffield United FC and Oxford United FC is underway.
- 5' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-4-1-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' The England Callum O'Hare breaks the deadlock on 10 minutes. 1-0!
- 15' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Mark Harris suffering a number of foals already.
- 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Sheffield United FC in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Oxford United FC's compact 4-4-1-1.
- 26' Tyrese Campbell is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 31' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 31 minutes.
- 33' Tyler Goodrham was booked on 33.
- 38' Sheffield United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 43' 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.
- 48' A quiet spell here at Bramall Lane. Sheffield United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 53' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Sheffield United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 56' Oxford United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Matt Phillips is hanging Ruben Rodrigues on the field on 56 minute.
- 58' Jesurun Rak-Sakyi does the damage! The net is bulging and Sheffield United FC surge ahead!
- 63' Idris El Mizouni is ready to make an impact after coming on for Przemyslaw Placheta at the 63 minute mark.
- 68' Ciaron Brown has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 73' Portugal international Ruben Rodrigues has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 74' Josh McEachran has so much to prove this time. He replaces Will Vaulks on 74 minute.
- 77' Another substitution for Sheffield United FC to replace Gustavo Hamer by Rhys Norrington-Davies on 77 minute.
- 82' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sheffield United FC and Oxford United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 87' Femi Seriki has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 87.
- 88' Tom Davies has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sam McCallum on 88 minute.
- The final score is 3-0.
Lineups
Sheffield United FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
23
Tyrese Campbell ↓ Ryan One 63'
- 6
- 19
- 10
- 1
-
3
Sam McCallum ↓ Tom Davies 88'
- 8
- 38
- 21
- 11
-
42
Sydie Peck ↓ Jamie Shackleton 77'
Bench
-
33
Rhys Norrington-Davies ↑ 77'
-
22
Tom Davies ↑ 88'
- 17
-
16
Jamie Shackleton ↑ 77'
- 14
-
35
Andre Brooks ↑ 63'
- 34
- 2
-
39
Ryan One ↑ 63'
Coach
Chris Wilder
Oxford United FC Lineups
4-4-1-1Starting XI
- 3
-
4
Will Vaulks ↓ Josh McEachran 74'
- 2
- 8
- 24
- 1
-
20
Ruben Rodrigues ↓ Matt Phillips 56'
- 7
-
44
Dane Scarlett ↓ Mark Harris 74'
-
19
Tyler Goodrham ↓ Owen Dale 74'
- 22
Bench
-
9
Mark Harris ↑ 74'
-
10
Matt Phillips ↑ 56'
- 34
- 21
-
6
Josh McEachran ↑ 74'
-
17
Owen Dale ↑ 74'
-
15
Idris El Mizouni ↑ 63'
- 25
- 28
Coach
Des Buckingham
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jesurun Rak-Sakyi | 1 |
| Siriki Dembele | 1 |
| Tyrese Campbell | 1 |
| Callum O'Hare | 1 |
Head to Head
Sheffield United FC Form
2024-11-26
Sheffield United FC
3–0
Oxford United FC
W
2024-11-23
Coventry City FC
2–2
Sheffield United FC
D
2024-11-10
Sheffield United FC
1–0
Sheffield Wednesday FC
W
2024-11-05
Bristol City FC
1–2
Sheffield United FC
W
2024-11-02
Blackburn Rovers FC
0–2
Sheffield United FC
W
2024-10-26
Sheffield United FC
2–0
Stoke City FC
W
Oxford United FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.09
Sheffield United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.52
Oxford United FC xG
I would bet for:
Sheffield United FC to win 71% + Under — clean sheet likely 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sheffield United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.61
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Sheffield United FC or Draw
90%
Draw or Oxford United FC
29%
Sheffield United FC or Oxford United FC
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sheffield United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
15.8%
1 – 0
15.1%
3 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
9.1%
1 – 1
8.5%
2 – 1
8%
3 – 1
5.7%
4 – 0
5.6%
0 – 1
3.1%
4 – 1
3.1%
5 – 0
2.4%
2 – 2
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Sheffield United FC
| Handicap | Sheffield United FC covers | Push | Oxford United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -2 | 26% | 22% | 52% |
| -1.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| -1 | 48% | 25% | 27% |
| -0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +0.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +1 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
60%
✓
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.