The big picture

Oxford United come in 3rd on the ladder with 26 points; Sheffield Wednesday are 9th on 20. Oxford United have the higher position to protect.

Form

Oxford United have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Millwall 0–2.

Sheffield Wednesday have won one of their last five and most recently beat West Bromwich Albion 2–1.

Head to head

These sides have met 4 times on our records since 2024: Oxford United 3, Sheffield Wednesday 1.

Last time out (2025-26), Oxford United won 4–1 at The Kassam Stadium.

Oxford United have won the last three against Sheffield Wednesday.

Biggest margin between these two: Oxford United by 3 goals in 2025-26 (4–1).

Players to watch

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).

For Sheffield Wednesday, watch Charlie McNeill (0.1 goals a game, 1 assist in 2025-26) and Jamal Lowe (0.1 goals a game, 3 assists in 2025-26).

At The Kassam Stadium

Oxford United have won 7 of their last 20 at The Kassam Stadium.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Oxford United go in as clear favourites.