Oxford Utd vs Birmingham: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Oxford United prepare to host Birmingham on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00 under referee Martin, this ENGLAND: Championship fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Oxford United, currently 23rd in the standings with 28 points from 32 games, trail the leaders by 34 points. They've earned 15 points from 16 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Birmingham, sitting 11th with 46 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 15 points from 16 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Recent meetings between Oxford United and Birmingham have favored Birmingham, with Birmingham claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-2). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Norwich, Oxford United recorded a 0-3 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Cumming, Brown, Long, Helik, Makosso, Brannagan, McDonnell, Emakhu, Peart-Harris, Placheta, Harris. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Birmingham's last outing came against West Brom, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Beadle, Wagner, Klarer, Neumann, Osayi-Samuel, Seung-Ho, Solis, Osman, Ducksch, Roberts, Stansfield. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Looking ahead, Oxford United are expected to maintain their 3-4-2-1 structure, while Birmingham are likely to counter with a 4-2-3-1 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Oxford United's fixtures have averaged 1.8 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Birmingham's games average 2.6 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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