Burton Albion v Oxford United: the preview
Burton Albion meet Oxford United at Pirelli Stadium, Sunday 2:00am (EFL League One). We have no previous meeting between Burton Albion and Oxford United on record — a first look at this match-up.
The big picture
Burton Albion come in 15th on the ladder with 17 points; Oxford United are 3rd on 26. Oxford United are the side higher up the table.
Form
Burton Albion have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Preston North End 1–2.
Oxford United have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Millwall 0–2.
Head to head
We have no previous meeting between these two on record, so this one is a genuine first look.
Players to watch
For Burton Albion, watch Lloyd Dyer (0.2 goals a game, 2 assists in 2017-18) and Lucas Akins (0.1 goals a game, 6 assists in 2017-18).
For Oxford United, watch Will Lankshear (0.3 goals a game, 2 assists in 2025-26) and Cameron Brannagan (0.2 goals a game, 3 assists in 2025-26).
At Pirelli Stadium
Burton Albion have won 3 of their last 20 at Pirelli Stadium.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder, Oxford United have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
