Sheffield Wednesday FC vs Oxford United FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sheffield Wednesday FC vs Oxford United FC — Championship at Hillsborough.
- Sheffield Wednesday FC 46 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Oxford United FC 46 games · 47 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Andy Davies (England)
- Assistant 1 Graham Kane
- Assistant 2 Paul Hodskinson
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 7 | 14 |
| 2 | Swansea City AFC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 7 | 14 |
| 4 | Middlesbrough FC | 6 | 13 |
| 5 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 7 | 12 |
| 6 | Charlton Athletic FC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Southampton FC | 7 | 10 |
| 8 | Birmingham City FC | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | Stoke City FC | 7 | 10 |
| 10 | Bristol City FC | 6 | 10 |
| 11 | Norwich City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 12 | Millwall FC | 6 | 9 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 6 | 9 |
| 14 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 5 | 8 |
| 15 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Lincoln City FC | 6 | 8 |
| 17 | Watford FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 6 | 7 |
| 19 | Wrexham AFC | 7 | 7 |
| 20 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 7 | 4 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 7 | 4 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 7 | 3 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 7 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr | Oxford United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Apr | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 05 Apr | Hull City AFC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Mar | Cardiff City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Mar | Sheffield United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Mar | Norwich City FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Apr | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 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 |
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' It’s Showtime! The match between Sheffield Wednesday FC and Oxford United FC is underway.
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Gary Rowett will be considering his options from the bench.
- 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 20' It looks surprising Sheffield Wednesday FC does not make any changes. Pierce Charles has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 25' Michael Ihiekwe is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Oxford United FC so far.
- 30' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 35' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sheffield Wednesday FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 40' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 45' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 50' Sheffield Wednesday FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Oxford United FC backline.
- 55' Charlie McNeill is replacing Anthony Musaba for the Sheffield Wednesday FC side.
- 56' A change in the Sheffield Wednesday FC ranks — Stuart Armstrong exits the field as Svante Ingelsson enters on 56.
- 61' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 63' Oxford United FC make a change. Alex Matos trudges off to be replaced by Mark Harris on 63 minutes.
- 64' It is a substitution in Oxford United FC team. Tom Bradshaw is replaced by Ruben Rodrigues on 64 minute.
- 65' The crowd applauds Stanley Mills as he leaves the pitch. Matt Phillips steps in for Oxford United FC.
- 70' The 27-year-old Jamie Cumming has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 75' It’s a booking for Oxford United FC player. Mark Harris gets a card.
- 78' Oxford United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Przemyslaw Placheta is hanging Tyler Goodrham on the field on 78 minute.
- 79' The England Sam Long breaks the deadlock on 79 minutes. 0-1!
- 83' Josh Windass was booked on 83.
- 84' The Sheffield Wednesday FC bench stirs into life. Djeidi Gassama is withdrawn and Ike Ugbo gets his opportunity.
- 89' It is a cagey affair so far. Sheffield Wednesday FC in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Oxford United FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 90' Greg Leigh is replacing Joe Bennett for the Oxford United FC side.
- The points are shared — Sheffield Wednesday FC 0-1 Oxford United FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Sheffield Wednesday FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 40
- 13
- 18
- 11
- 20
- 23
- 27
- 45
-
41
Djeidi Gassama ↓ Ike Ugbo 84'
- 47
- 44
Bench
- 4
- 6
-
12
Ike Ugbo ↑ 84'
-
8
Svante Ingelsson ↑ 56'
- 28
-
14
Pol Valentin Sancho ↑ 64'
-
16
Ibrahim Cissoko ↑ 84'
-
17
Charlie McNeill ↑ 55'
- 1
Coach
Danny Röhl
Oxford United FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
50
Tom Bradshaw ↓ Ruben Rodrigues 64'
-
12
Joe Bennett ↓ Greg Leigh 90'
- 4
- 2
- 8
- 1
- 47
- 19
-
44
Stanley Mills ↓ Matt Phillips 65'
- 16
-
18
Alex Matos ↓ Mark Harris 63'
Bench
-
9
Mark Harris ↑ 63'
-
10
Matt Phillips ↑ 65'
- 21
- 23
- 15
- 11
-
20
Ruben Rodrigues ↑ 64'
-
7
Przemyslaw Placheta ↑ 78'
-
22
Greg Leigh ↑ 90'
Coach
Gary Rowett
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| William Lankshear | 2 |
| Cameron Brannagan | 2 |
| Will Vaulks | 1 |
| Myles Peart-Harris | 1 |
| Callum Paterson | 1 |
| James Henry | 1 |
| Sam Long | 1 |
| Barry Bannan | 1 |
Head to Head
Sheffield Wednesday FC Form
2025-04-12
Sheffield Wednesday FC
0–1
Oxford United FC
L
2025-04-08
Blackburn Rovers FC
2–2
Sheffield Wednesday FC
D
2025-04-05
Sheffield Wednesday FC
0–1
Hull City AFC
L
2025-03-29
Cardiff City FC
1–1
Sheffield Wednesday FC
D
2025-03-16
Sheffield Wednesday FC
0–1
Sheffield United FC
L
2025-03-11
Norwich City FC
2–3
Sheffield Wednesday FC
W
Oxford United FC Form
2025-04-12
Sheffield Wednesday FC
0–1
Oxford United FC
W
2025-04-09
Oxford United FC
1–3
Queens Park Rangers FC
L
2025-04-05
Oxford United FC
1–0
Sheffield United FC
W
2025-03-29
Middlesbrough FC
2–1
Oxford United FC
L
2025-03-15
Oxford United FC
1–0
Watford FC
W
2025-03-12
Hull City AFC
2–1
Oxford United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.02
Sheffield Wednesday FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05
Oxford United FC xG
I would bet for:
Sheffield Wednesday FC or Oxford United FC 67% + Under 2.5 goals 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Oxford United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.07
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Sheffield Wednesday FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Oxford United FC
67%
Sheffield Wednesday FC or Oxford United FC
67%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.1%
1 – 1
14.5%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.6%
1 – 2
6.9%
2 – 1
6.7%
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
3.6%
1 – 3
2.4%
3 – 1
2.3%
0 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Sheffield Wednesday FC
| Handicap | Sheffield Wednesday FC covers | Push | Oxford United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 20% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 20% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Sheffield Wednesday FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.