2025–26 Oxford United F.C. season
| 2025–26 season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Erick Thohir |
| Chairman | Grant Ferguson |
| Head Coach | Gary Rowett (until 23 December)[1] Matt Bloomfield (from 9 January)[2] |
| Stadium | Kassam Stadium |
| Championship | 22nd |
| EFL Cup | Second round |
| Top goalscorer | Will Lankshear (5) |
The 2025–26 season is the 132nd season in the history of Oxford United Football Club. It is their second consecutive season in the Championship (the second tier of English football). In addition to the domestic league, the club will also participate in the FA Cup, and the EFL Cup.
Managerial changes
On 23 December, Gary Rowett was sacked as head coach after fifty games in charge and a win ratio of 28%.[1] Seventeen days later, the club appointed Matt Bloomfield as the new head coach.[2]
Transfers
In
| Date | Pos. | Player | From | Fee | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2025 | CDM | Brian De Keersmaecker | Heracles Almelo | Undisclosed | [3] |
| 10 July 2025 | RB | Brodie Spencer | Huddersfield Town | [4] | |
| 24 November 2025 | MF | Kaya Halil | Brentford | Free | [5] |
| 9 January 2026 | CAM | Myles Peart-Harris | Undisclosed | [6] | |
| 18 January 2026 | CDM | Jamie McDonnell | Nottingham Forest | [7] | |
| 20 January 2026 | RW | Jeon Jin-woo | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | [8] | |
| 3 February 2026 | LW | Aidomo Emakhu | Millwall | [9] | |
| 24 February 2026 | CF | Nik Prelec | Cagliari | Free Transfer | [10] |
Out
| Date | Pos. | Player | To | Fee | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 June 2025 | AM | Rúben Rodrigues | Vitória | Undisclosed | [11] |
| 4 July 2025 | CM | Idris El Mizouni | Leyton Orient | [12] |
Loaned in
| Date | Pos. | Player | From | Date unil | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 July 2025 | CAM | Luke Harris | Fulham | 7 January 2026[a] | [13][14] |
| 2 August 2025 | CF | Nik Prelec | Cagliari | 24 February 2026[b] | [15][10] |
| 5 August 2025 | CF | Will Lankshear | Tottenham Hotspur | 31 May 2026 | [16] |
| 23 August 2025 | CB | Ben Davies | Rangers | [17] | |
| 1 September 2025 | LW | Filip Krastev | Lommel | 5 February 2026[c] | [18][19] |
| 2 January 2026 | CAM | Jamie Donley | Tottenham Hotspur | 31 May 2026 | [20] |
| 15 January 2026 | CDM | Yunus Konak | Brentford | [21] | |
| 31 January 2026 | CB | Christ Makosso | Luton Town | 31 May 2026[d] | [22] |
| 2 February 2026 | LB | Ruben Roosken | Huddersfield Town | 31 May 2026[e] | [23] |
Loaned out
| Date | Pos. | Player | To | Date until | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 June 2025 | CB | Stuart Findlay | Heart of Midlothian | 31 May 2026 | [24] |
| 9 July 2025 | CF | Will Goodwin | Colchester United | [25] | |
| 17 July 2025 | CB | Jordan Thorniley | Northampton Town | 5 January 2026[a] | [26][27] |
| 11 August 2025 | CB | James Golding | Crewe Alexandra | 3 January 2026[b] | [28][29] |
| 22 August 2025 | RB | Peter Kioso | Peterborough United | 31 May 2026 | [30] |
| 1 September 2025 | RW | Owen Dale | Plymouth Argyle | [31] | |
| CB | Stephan Negru | Bristol Rovers | 6 January 2026[c] | [32][33] | |
| 6 September 2025 | CAM | Marselino Ferdinan | AS Trenčín | 31 May 2026 | [34] |
| 26 November 2025 | CF | Aidan Elliott-Wheeler | Gateshead | 28 February 2026[d] | [35][36][37] |
| 19 December 2025 | GK | Jacob Knightbridge | AFC Totton | 17 January 2026 | [38] |
| 2 January 2026 | CM | Louie Sibley | Bradford City | 31 May 2026 | [39] |
| 2 February 2026 | CF | Tom Bradshaw | Barnsley | [40] | |
| CB | Stephan Negru | Tranmere Rovers | [41] | ||
| 16 February 2026 | CB | James Golding | Southend United | [42] | |
| 28 February 2026 | RB | Aidan Elliott-Wheeler | Brackley Town | 31 May 2026 | [37] |
- ^ On 5 January, Thorniley was recalled from his season-long loan at Northampton to continue his rehabilitation from injury
- ^ On 3 January, Golding was recalled from his loan at Crewe
- ^ On 6 January, Negru was recalled from his season-long loan at Bristol Rovers
- ^ On 6 January, Elliott-Wheeler's loan at Gateshead was extended until the end of the season. Then on 28 February he was recalled and subsequently joined Brackley Town on loan
Released / out of contract
| Date | Pos. | Player | Subsequent club | Join date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 June 2025 | GK | Eddie Brearey | Leamington | 1 July 2025 | [43][44] |
| CM | Josh McEachran | Bristol Rovers | [43][45] | ||
| CM | George Franklin | Bracknell Town | September 2025 | [43][46] | |
| LB | Joe Bennett | Walton & Hersham | October 2025 | [43][47] | |
| CF | Max Woltman | Macclesfield | October 2025 | [43][48] | |
| 1 September 2025 | CB | Elliott Moore | Northampton Town | 10 January 2026 | [49][50] |
| 2 February 2026 | RW | Matt Phillips | Stevenage | 13 February 2026 | [51][52] |
| 3 February 2026 | CB | Jordan Thorniley | [53] |
New contract
| Date | Pos. | Player | Contract until | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2025 | CB | James Golding | Undisclosed | [54] |
| CM | Joshua Johnson | [54] | ||
| 2 June 2025 | RB | Sam Long | [55] | |
| 13 June 2025 | CB | Ciaron Brown | [56] | |
| 19 June 2025 | GK | Matt Ingram | [57] | |
| 20 June 2025 | CF | Mark Harris | [58] | |
| 28 June 2025 | CF | Leo Snowden | Undisclosed[a] | [59] |
| 30 June 2025 | GK | Jamie Cumming | Undisclosed | [60] |
| 2 July 2025 | RW | Tyler Goodrham | [61] | |
| 27 July 2025 | CF | Jack Lee | Undisclosed[a] | [62] |
| 28 August 2025 | CB | Aaron Lacey | [63] | |
| 2 September 2025 | CF | Kasway Burton | [64] | |
| 18 February 2026 | RB | Aidan Elliott-Wheeler | Undisclosed | [65] |
Pre-season and friendlies
On 28 May, it was announced that Oxford United would face Maidenhead United in a behind-closed-doors fixture during pre-season.[66] A fortnight later, a second friendly was added, against Mansfield Town.[67] On 17 June, two home pre-season friendlies were announced, against Bristol Rovers and Leganés.[68] A tour to Indonesia was also announced, with fixtures against a Liga Indonesia XI and Arema.[69]
Win Draw Loss Fixtures
| 6 July 2025 Friendly (Piala Presiden) | Liga Indonesia XI | 3–6 | Oxford United | Jakarta, Indonesia |
| 19:30 WIB |
|
Report |
|
Stadium: Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium Attendance: 41,065 |
| 10 July 2025 Friendly (Piala Presiden) | Arema | 0–4 | Oxford United | Soreang, Indonesia |
| 19:30 WIB | Report | Stadium: Jalak Harupat Stadium |
| 13 July 2025 Friendly (Piala Presiden) | Port | 2–1 | Oxford United | Soreang, Indonesia |
| 19:30 WIB | Report |
|
Stadium: Jalak Harupat Stadium |
| 15 July 2025 Friendly | Oxford United | v | Maidenhead United | Oxford |
| 12:00 BST | Stadium: Oxford Sports Park Attendance: 0 (behind closed doors) |
| 22 July 2025 Friendly | Mansfield Town | 0–1 | Oxford United | Mansfield |
| 19:30 BST | Report |
|
Stadium: Field Mill Attendance: 1,476 (90 Away) |
| 26 July 2025 Friendly | Oxford United | 0–1 | Bristol Rovers | Oxford |
| 15:00 BST | Report |
|
Stadium: Kassam Stadium |
| 29 July 2025 Friendly | Oxford United | 1–1 | Leganés | Oxford |
| 19:00 BST |
|
Report |
|
Stadium: Kassam Stadium Attendance: 2,085 (106 away) |
| 2 August 2025 Friendly | Oxford United | 3–0 | Málaga CF | Oxford |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Kassam Stadium Attendance: 3,407 |
Competitions
Overall record
| Competition | First match | Last match | Starting round | Final position | Record | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % | |||||
| Championship | 9 August 2025 | 2 May 2026 | Matchday 1 | TBD | 37 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 35 | 48 | −13 | 24.32 |
| FA Cup | 9 January 2026 | 15 February 2026 | Third round | Fourth round | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 0.00 |
| EFL Cup | 12 August 2025 | 27 August 2025 | First round | Second round | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | −5 | 50.00 |
| Total | 41 | 10 | 12 | 19 | 37 | 56 | −19 | 24.39 | ||||
Last updated: 11 March 2026
Source: Soccerway
Championship
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | West Bromwich Albion | 39 | 11 | 10 | 18 | 40 | 54 | −14 | 43 | |
| 21 | Portsmouth | 38 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 37 | 54 | −17 | 40 | |
| 22 | Leicester City | 39 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 51 | 60 | −9 | 39[a] | Relegation to EFL League One |
| 23 | Oxford United | 39 | 9 | 12 | 18 | 36 | 51 | −15 | 39 | |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday (R) | 39 | 1 | 9 | 29 | 24 | 79 | −55 | −6[b] |
Updated to match(es) played on 21 March 2026. Source: EFL Official Website
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head results; 5) Wins; 6) Away goals; 7) Penalty points (sec 9.5); 8) Number of 12-point sending off offences; 9) Play-off (only if needed to determine promotion/relegation)[73]
(R) Relegated
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head results; 5) Wins; 6) Away goals; 7) Penalty points (sec 9.5); 8) Number of 12-point sending off offences; 9) Play-off (only if needed to determine promotion/relegation)[73]
(R) Relegated
Notes:
- ^ Leicester City were deducted six points due to breaching the Profit and Sustainability Rules in the three-year reporting period ending with the 2023–24 season.[70]
- ^ Sheffield Wednesday were deducted twelve points due to filing for administration on 24 October 2025, then deducted a further six points on 1 December 2025 for failing to meet payment obligations.[71][72]
Results summary
| Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
| 39 | 9 | 12 | 18 | 36 | 51 | −15 | 39 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 24 | −7 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 19 | 27 | −8 |
Last updated: 21 March 2026.
Source: Soccerway
Results by round
Source: EFL
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; P = Postponed
Notes:
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; P = Postponed
Notes:
- 1 Matchday 26 (vs Sheffield United) was postponed due to a frozen pitch.
Matches
On 26 June, the Championship fixtures were announced.[74]
Win Draw Loss Fixtures
| 9 August 2025 1 | Oxford United | 0–1 | Portsmouth | Oxford |
| 15:00 BST |
|
Report | Stadium: Kassam Stadium Attendance: 11,492 (1,490 away) Referee: Dean Whitestone |
| 17 August 2025 2 | Hull City | 3–2 | Oxford United | Kingston upon Hull |
| 15:00 BST | Gelhardt 2' Crooks 20' McBurnie 90+3' Crooks 27' |
Report | Lankshear 9' Brannagan 26' Spencer 12' |
Stadium: MKM Stadium Attendance: 20,667 Referee: Andrew Kitchen |
| Note: Fixture was originally scheduled for 16 August, but was moved due to a clash of events at the stadium.[75] | ||||
| 23 August 2025 3 | Birmingham City | 1–0 | Oxford United | Bordesley |
| 15:00 BST |
|
Report | Stadium: St. Andrew's Attendance: 27,342 Referee: Robert Jones |
| 30 August 2025 4 | Oxford United | 2–2 | Coventry City | Oxford |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Kassam Stadium Attendance: 11,229 (1,514 away) Referee: Ruebyn Ricardo |
| 13 September 2025 5 | Oxford United | 2–2 | Leicester City | Oxford |
| 12:30 BST | Report |
|
Stadium: Kassam Stadium Attendance: 11,362 Referee: Ben Toner | |
| Note: Fixture was originally scheduled for a 15:00 kick-off, but was moved for live Sky Sports broadcasting.[75] | ||||
| 21 September 2025 6 | Bristol City | 1–3 | Oxford United | Bristol |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Ashton Gate Attendance: 23,440 Referee: John Brooks | ||
| Note: Fixture was originally scheduled for 20 September, but was moved due to a clash of events at the stadium.[75] | ||||
| 27 September 2025 7 | Oxford United | 0–1 | Sheffield United | Oxford |
| 15:00 BST |
|
Report | Stadium: Kassam Stadium Attendance: 11,352 (1,439 away) Referee: Benjamin Speedie |
| 30 September 2025 8 | Queens Park Rangers | 0–0 | Oxford United | Shepherd's Bush |
| 20:00 BST |
|
Report |
|
Stadium: Loftus Road Attendance: 15,470 Referee: Ruebyn Ricardo |
| Note: Fixture was originally scheduled for a 19:45 kick-off, but was moved due for live Sky Sports broadcasting.[76] | ||||
| 4 October 2025 9 | Watford | 2–1 | Oxford United | Watford |
| 15:00 BST |
|
Report | Stadium: Vicarage Road Attendance: 19,187 Referee: Lewis Smith |
| 18 October 2025 10 | Oxford United | 1–0 | Derby County | Oxford |
| 12:30 BST | Report |
|
Stadium: Kassam Stadium Attendance: 11,197 (1,484 away) Referee: Gavin Ward | |
| Note: Fixture was originally scheduled for a 15:00 kick-off, but was moved due for live Sky Sports broadcasting.[76] | ||||
| 21 October 2025 11 | Wrexham | 1–0 | Oxford United | Wrexham |
| 19:45 BST | Report |
|
Stadium: Racecourse Ground Attendance: 10,547 Referee: Elliot Bell |
| 25 October 2025 12 | Sheffield Wednesday | 1–2 | Oxford United | Owlerton |
| 15:00 BST |
|
Report | Stadium: Hillsborough Stadium Attendance: 27,261 Referee: Paul Tierney |
| 1 November 2025 13 | Oxford United | 2–2 | Millwall | Oxford |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Kassam Stadium Attendance: 11,023 (1,478 away) Referee: Farai Hallam |
| 4 November 2025 14 | Oxford United | 0–3 | Stoke City | Oxford |
| 19:45 GMT |
|
Report | Stadium: Kassam Stadium Attendance: 10,362 (1,396 away) Referee: Leigh Doughty |
| 8 November 2025 15 | West Bromwich Albion | 2–1 | Oxford United | West Bromwich |
| 15:00 GMT | Report |
|
Stadium: The Hawthorns Attendance: 22,898 Referee: Jacob Miles |
| 22 November 2025 16 | Oxford United | 1–1 | Middlesbrough | Oxford |
| 15:00 GMT |
|
Report | Stadium: Kassam Stadium Attendance: 11,138 (1,476 away) Referee: Ben Toner |
| 25 November 2025 17 | Norwich City | 1–1 | Oxford United | Norwich |
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Krastev 90+5' | Stadium: Carrow Road Attendance: 24,922 Referee: Tom Reeves | |
| Note: Fixture was originally scheduled for 26 November, but was moved due to also playing on the Friday.[76] | ||||
| 28 November 2025 18 | Oxford United | 2–1 | Ipswich Town | Oxford |
| 20:00 GMT | Report |
|
Stadium: Kassam Stadium Attendance: 11,307 (1,498 away) Referee: Matt Donohue | |
| Note: Fixture was originally scheduled for 29 November, but was moved for live Sky Sports broadcasting.[76] | ||||
| 6 December 2025 19 | Swansea City | 2–0 | Oxford United | Landore |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Swansea.com Stadium Attendance: 17,318 Referee: Anthony Backhouse |
| 9 December 2025 20 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–1 | Oxford United | Blackburn |
| 19:45 GMT | Report |
|
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 10,255 Referee: Leigh Doughty |
| 13 December 2025 21 | Oxford United | 1–2 | Preston North End | Oxford |
| 12:30 GMT |
|
Report | Stadium: Kassam Stadium Attendance: 10,379 Referee: James Linington | |
| Note: Fixture was originally scheduled for a 15:00 kick-off, but was moved for live Sky Sports broadcasting.[76] | ||||
| 20 December 2025 22 | Charlton Athletic | 1–0 | Oxford United | Charlton |
| 15:00 GMT | Report |
|
Stadium: The Valley Attendance: 19,594 Referee: Elliot Bell |
| 26 December 2025 23 | Oxford United | 2–1 | Southampton | Oxford |
| 15:00 GMT | Report |
|
Stadium: Kassam Stadium Attendance: 11,500 Referee: Leigh Doughty |
| 29 December 2025 24 | Oxford United | 0–1 | Swansea City | Littlemore |
| 19:45 GMT | Report |
|
Stadium: Kassam Stadium Attendance: 11,413 (1,422 away) Referee: Adam Herczeg |
| 1 January 2026 25 | Ipswich Town | 2–1 | Oxford United | Ipswich |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Portman Road Attendance: 28,199 Referee: Will Finnie |
| 17 January 2026 27 | Oxford United | 0–0 | Bristol City | Littlemore |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Kassam Stadium Attendance: 11,160 (1,492 away) Referee: Tim Robinson |
| 20 January 2026 28 | Oxford United | 0–0 | Queens Park Rangers | Littlemore |
| 19:45 GMT |
|
Report | Stadium: Kassam Stadium Attendance: 10,478 (1,498 away) Referee: Will Finnie |
| 24 January 2026 29 | Leicester City | 1–2 | Oxford United | Leicester |
| 15:00 GMT |
|
Report | Stadium: King Power Stadium Referee: James Linington |
| 31 January 2026 30 | Oxford United | 0–2 | Birmingham City | Littlemore |
| 15:00 GMT | Report |
|
Stadium: Kassam Stadium Attendance: 11,509 (1,515 away) Referee: Stephen Martin |
| 3 February 2026 26[77] | Sheffield United | 3–1 | Oxford United | Sheffield |
| 19:45 GMT | Report |
|
Stadium: Bramall Lane Attendance: 26,436 Referee: Anthony Backhouse | |
| Note: Fixture was originally scheduled for 4 January, but it was postponed due to a frozen pitch.[78] | ||||
| 7 February 2026 31 | Coventry City | 0–0 | Oxford United | Coventry |
| 15:00 GMT |
|
Report | Stadium: Coventry Building Society Arena Attendance: 30,218 Referee: Ruebyn Ricardo |
| 10 February 2026 32 | Oxford United | 0–3 | Norwich City | Oxford |
| 19:45 GMT |
|
Report | Stadium: Kassam Stadium Attendance: 10,211 Referee: Sam Allison | |
| Note: Fixture was initially scheduled for 14 February, but was rearranged due to both clubs' participation in the FA Cup fourth round.[79] | ||||
| 21 February 2026 33 | Middlesbrough | 0–0 | Oxford United | Middlesbrough |
| 15:00 GMT | Report |
|
Stadium: Riverside Stadium Attendance: 28,918 Referee: Oliver Langford |
| 25 February 2026 34 | Stoke City | 2–1 | Oxford United | Stoke-on-Trent |
| 20:00 GMT |
|
Report | Stadium: bet365 Stadium Attendance: 20,153 Referee: James Linington | |
| Note: Fixture was initially scheduled for a 15:00 kick-off, but was rescheduled for live Sky Sports broadcasting.[80] | ||||
| 28 February 2026 35 | Oxford United | 2–1 | West Bromwich Albion | Littlemore |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Kassam Stadium Attendance: 11,054 (1,493 away) Referee: Matt Corlett |
| 6 March 2026 36 | Preston North End | 1–3 | Oxford United | Preston |
| 20:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Deepdale Attendance: 14,009 Referee: Andrew Kitchen | ||
| Note: Fixture was originally scheduled for 7 March, but was brought forward a day for live Sky Sports broadcasting.[81] | ||||
| 11 March 2026 37 | Oxford United | 1–0 | Blackburn Rovers | Littlemore |
| 19:45 GMT |
|
Report |
|
Stadium: Kassam Stadium Attendance: 9,993 (720 away) Referee: David Webb |
| 14 March 2026 38 | Oxford United | 1–1 | Charlton Athletic | Littlemore |
| 12:30 GMT | Report | Stadium: Kassam Stadium Attendance: 11,325 (1,506 away) Referee: Matthew Donohue | ||
| Note: Fixture was initially scheduled for a 15:00 kick-off, but was brought forward for Sky Sports broadcasting.[82] | ||||
| 21 March 2026 39 | Southampton | 2–0 | Oxford United | Southampton |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: St Mary's Stadium Attendance: 30,428 Referee: Ben Toner |
| 3 April 2026 40 | Oxford United | v | Hull City | Littlemore |
| 15:00 GMT | Stadium: Kassam Stadium |
| 6 April 2026 41 | Portsmouth | v | Oxford United | Milton |
| 12:30 BST | Stadium: Fratton Park | |||
| Note: Fixture was initially scheduled for a 15:00 kick-off, but was brought forward for Sky Sports broadcasting.[83] | ||||
| 11 April 2026 42 | Oxford United | v | Watford | Littlemore |
| 15:00 BST | Stadium: Kassam Stadium |
| 18 April 2026 43 | Derby County | v | Oxford United | Derby |
| 12:30 BST | Stadium: Pride Park Stadium | |||
| Note: Fixture was initially scheduled for a 15:00 kick-off, but was brought forward for Sky Sports broadcasting.[84] | ||||
FA Cup
Oxford were drawn away to Milton Keynes Dons in the third round[85][86] and at home to Sunderland in the fourth round.[87][88]
Win Draw Loss Fixtures
| 9 January 2026 Third round | Milton Keynes Dons | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (3–4 p) | Oxford United | Denbigh |
| 19:30 GMT | Report |
|
Stadium: Stadium MK Attendance: 5,902 (2,080 away) Referee: Paul Howard | |
| Penalties | ||||
| 15 February 2026 Fourth round | Oxford United | 0–1 | Sunderland | Littlemore |
| 14:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Kassam Stadium Attendance: 9,879 Referee: Thomas Kirk |
EFL Cup
Oxford were drawn at home to Colchester United in the first round[89][90] and to Brighton & Hove Albion in the second round.[91][92]
Win Draw Loss Fixtures
| 12 August 2025 First round | Oxford United | 1–0 | Colchester United | Oxford |
| 19:45 BST | Report | Stadium: Kassam Stadium Attendance: 3,452 (483 away) Referee: Jacob Miles |
| 27 August 2025 Second round | Oxford United | 0–6 | Brighton & Hove Albion | Oxford |
| 19:45 BST |
|
Report | Stadium: Kassam Stadium Attendance: 9,010 (1,460 away) Referee: Oliver Langford |
Statistics
Appearances and goals
- As of match played 21 March 2026
Players with no appearances are not included on the list, italics indicate a loaned in player
| No. | Pos | Nat | Player | Total | Championship | FA Cup | EFL Cup | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||||
| 1 | GK | ENG | Jamie Cumming | 40 | 0 | 39+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | ||
| 2 | DF | ENG | Sam Long | 36 | 1 | 29+4 | 1 | 1+0 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 | ||
| 3 | DF | NIR | Ciaron Brown | 31 | 3 | 30+0 | 3 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
| 4 | MF | WAL | Will Vaulks | 35 | 0 | 16+16 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | ||
| 5 | MF | TUR | Yunus Emre Konak | 9 | 0 | 6+3 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
| 6 | DF | POL | Michał Helik | 38 | 1 | 35+1 | 1 | 1+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | ||
| 7 | FW | POL | Przemysław Płacheta | 26 | 3 | 14+10 | 3 | 0+1 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | ||
| 8 | MF | ENG | Cameron Brannagan | 33 | 5 | 29+0 | 5 | 2+0 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 | ||
| 9 | FW | WAL | Mark Harris | 34 | 2 | 10+21 | 2 | 0+1 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 | ||
| 10 | FW | IRL | Aidomo Emakhu | 8 | 0 | 3+4 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
| 11 | FW | IDN | Ole Romeny | 16 | 0 | 2+12 | 0 | 0+2 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
| 12 | DF | NED | Ruben Roosken | 3 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
| 14 | MF | BEL | Brian De Keersmaecker | 28 | 2 | 25+1 | 2 | 0+1 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | ||
| 15 | DF | NIR | Brodie Spencer | 25 | 0 | 17+5 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 | ||
| 16 | FW | SVN | Nik Prelec | 24 | 1 | 12+11 | 1 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | ||
| 17 | FW | ENG | Stanley Mills | 39 | 3 | 22+14 | 3 | 2+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | ||
| 18 | MF | ENG | Louie Sibley | 5 | 0 | 0+3 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+2 | 0 | ||
| 19 | FW | IRL | Tyler Goodrham | 14 | 2 | 9+4 | 1 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 1 | ||
| 20 | FW | WAL | Tom Bradshaw | 7 | 0 | 0+5 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 | ||
| 21 | GK | ENG | Matt Ingram | 3 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | ||
| 22 | DF | JAM | Greg Leigh | 16 | 1 | 10+6 | 1 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
| 23 | FW | SCO | Siriki Dembélé | 21 | 0 | 4+15 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | ||
| 24 | DF | NED | Hidde ter Avest | 9 | 0 | 5+3 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | ||
| 26 | DF | ENG | Jack Currie | 34 | 0 | 25+5 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 | ||
| 27 | FW | ENG | Will Lankshear | 40 | 9 | 27+10 | 8 | 2+0 | 1 | 1+0 | 0 | ||
| 29 | DF | ENG | Ben Davies | 11 | 0 | 7+3 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
| 32 | FW | KOR | Jeon Jin-woo | 5 | 0 | 2+2 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
| 33 | MF | NIR | Jamie Donley | 8 | 1 | 4+2 | 1 | 2+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
| 37 | DF | CGO | Christ Makosso | 7 | 0 | 5+1 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
| 38 | MF | NIR | Jamie McDonnell | 10 | 0 | 5+4 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
| 39 | FW | ENG | Gatlin O'Donkor | 2 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | ||
| 44 | MF | JAM | Myles Peart-Harris | 14 | 1 | 13+0 | 1 | 0+1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
| Players who featured but departed the club during the season: | |||||||||||||
| 5 | DF | ENG | Elliott Moore | 4 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 | ||
| 10 | FW | SCO | Matt Phillips | 11 | 0 | 3+5 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 | ||
| 12 | MF | WAL | Luke Harris | 16 | 1 | 7+8 | 1 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | ||
| 50 | FW | BUL | Filip Krastev | 17 | 1 | 10+6 | 1 | 0+1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
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