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

As Sheffield Utd prepare to host Oxford United on February 3, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45 under referee Whitestone, this ENGLAND: Championship fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Sheffield Utd, currently 17th in the standings with 36 points from 29 games, trail the leaders by 22 points. They've earned 20 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Oxford United, sitting 23rd with 27 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 12 points from 14 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Sheffield Utd and Oxford United have favored Sheffield Utd, with Oxford United claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Millwall, Sheffield Utd recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Cooper, Mccallum, Bindon, Mcguinness, Seriki, Davies, Peck, Hamer, O'Hare, Brooks, Cannon. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Oxford United's last outing came against Birmingham, where they secured a 0-2 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Cumming, Brown, Davies, Long, Phillips, Brannagan, McDonnell, Spencer, Mills, Peart-Harris, Harris. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Sheffield Utd are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Sheffield Utd and Oxford United 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: Sheffield Utd's fixtures have averaged 3.5 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Oxford United's games average 1.8 goals, with 4 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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