Oxford Utd vs West Brom: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Oxford United prepare to host West Brom on February 28, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this ENGLAND: Championship fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Oxford United, currently 23rd in the standings with 29 points from 33 games, trail the leaders by 36 points. They've earned 15 points from 16 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 1 goals scored.

West Brom, sitting 21st with 34 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 11 points from 17 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 3 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 1 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Oxford United and West Brom have favored West Brom, with West Brom claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Middlesbrough, Oxford United recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-2-2-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Cumming, Currie, Brown, Makosso, Spencer, Brannagan, McDonnell, Jeon, Peart-Harris, Mills, Lankshear. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

West Brom's last outing came against Coventry, where they secured a 0-2 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured O'Leary, Styles, Taylor, Bielik, Gilchrist, Mowatt, Molumby, Jimoh-Aloba, Price, Wallace, Heggebo . A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Oxford United are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Oxford United and West Brom are expected to use their standard structures. 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 1.5 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. West Brom's games average 2.8 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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