Kassam Stadium
Saturday 25 April, 3:00pm
The Yellows return to the Kassam Stadium for their final home game of the season, hosting Sheffield Wednesday in a crucial encounter. United know only a win will suffice, with three points needed to keep their hopes alive heading into the final day of the campaign.
Form Guide - Snapshot (League form)
- Oxford United: W1 D2 L2 from the previous five games. Sitting five points adrift of Blackburn Rovers, who have one fixture remaining, United now know they will need maximum points from their last two games if they are to remain in the Championship next season. The team are creating chances and playing good football, but now they must convert those chances into goals.
- Sheffield Wednesday: W0 D3 L2 in their last five. The Owls have had a tough season, seriously hampered by points deductions and financial issues off the field, which has resulted in very few wins and relegation to League One. However, despite all this, their supporters have been tremendous on the road, packing out away ends, and they've been rewarded in recent weeks with good performances and results, particularly the draw away at top-of-the-table Coventry.
The Rivalry - A Quick Head-to-Head Check
The Yellows maintain a healthy record against The Owls, which has included winning the previous two meetings.
Earlier this season, a sensational Cam Brannagan free-kick was enough to secure a 2-1 victory at Hillsborough, after Will Lankshear had opened the scoring early on. The U's have not beaten Wednesday at home since January 2022, however, when a Matty Taylor brace secured a 3-2 win. Matt Bloomfield will see this occasion as the perfect opportunity to put that right.
The overall head-to head record, stretching back to 1970, looks like this:
- Oxford United have won 14 games
- Sheffield Wednesday have won 10 games
- The teams have drawn 13 times
The Key Battles: Where This Game Could Be Won And Lost
- United aiming to go out with a bang: The U’s have experienced a mixed campaign at home, producing impressive performances and results against some of the division’s strongest sides, while also dropping points against teams lower down the table. With this marking the final game of the season in OX4, they’ll be determined to deliver a strong performance and give their supporters something to celebrate.
- Wednesday's poor defensive record: The Owls have conceded 83 goals this season, including 40 away from home, highlighting their defensive struggles. With just four clean sheets all campaign, keeping opponents out has been a persistent issue. Matt Bloomfield will likely take confidence from that, trusting his attacking players to have the quality and firepower needed to find the net.
- Lankshear on the hunt for goals: Will Lankshear is closing in on double figures for league goals, and with nine to his name, he’ll view this as the ideal opportunity to reach that milestone. His contribution this season has extended well beyond goals, too. His work rate, hold-up play, and ability to link with teammates have made him a key figure in the side, meaning that even when he doesn’t find the net, he still plays an influential role.
Team News From Both Camps
Matt Bloomfield's press conference revealed a few minor knocks in the squad, but there are no major injury problems following the Wrexham game in midweek.
Unavailable: Tyler Goodrham, Brian De Keersmaecker, Greg Leigh, Przemysław Płacheta
Sheffield Wednesday face injury issues, with Svante Ingelsson and Joel Ndala having missed out in recent weeks, joining Ike Ugbo, Di'Shon Bernard, Liam Cooper and George Brown in the treatment room.
Jamal Lowe will compete to start in attack, after Jerry Yates and Charlie McNeill got the nod in midweek, while Nathaniel Chalobah could come back into the midfield.
First-choice goalkeeper Pierce Charles also missed the trip to Middlesbrough with a knock, and if he is not deemed fit to feature at the weekend then Murphy Cooper will continue between the sticks.
Unavailable: Di'Shon Bernard, George Brown, Liam Cooper, Guilherme Siqueira, Ike Ugbo
Wednesday Preparing For League One
1) Sheffield Wednesday have had a season to forget, with off-field problems leading poor results on the pitch. Hit with an initial 12-point deduction in October and a further 6 points in December, the team have been unable to perform under such circumstances. With relegation confirmed months ago, the Club will now be preparing for League One and will hope they do not start next season with similar circumstances.
2) After three consecutive draws in recent weeks, Wednesday suffered a narrow defeat away at Middlesbrough in midweek. Across those four matches, the Owls have conceded just three goals, reflecting a renewed defensive resilience and a determination that mirrors the energy of their supporters. Performances have noticeably improved, with the side looking far more organised and difficult to break down.
3) Typically lining up with a front two and a back three, the Owls look to channel play into wide areas and build attacks down the flanks. With a pair of forwards occupying the box, their approach is geared towards frequent deliveries from out wide, aiming to capitalise on crossing opportunities. 11 of their 26 goals this season have come from set pieces, underlining a clear proficiency in converting dead-ball situations.
Player spotlight: Aidomo Emakhu
After signing from Millwall during the January transfer window, it took a white for the 22-year-old to find his feet. The last couple of weeks has seen the winger put in some impressive performances and he will now be pushing to start in the final week of the season.
A dynamic winger whose main strengths lie in his pace, direct running, and versatility across the front line. He is particularly effective at driving at defenders with speed, which allows him to stretch defences and create space for teammates, while also carrying a threat on the counter-attack. Matt Bloomfield will have a decision to make across his front line this weekend, with several players like Emakhu and Jin Woo Jeon pushing for starting spots.
By the Numbers — Fast Facts
- Kick-Off: Saturday 25 April, 3:00pm at Kassam Stadium .
- Recent Form (last five): Oxford United W1 D2 L2; Sheffield Wednesday: W0 D2 L3.
- Goals: Oxford United have scored 41 goals this season, Sheffield Wednesday have scored 26 goals.
- Fun Fact: Five of the last seven meetings between the sides have seen both teams score.
- Historic Classics: Sheffield Wednesday 1-2 Oxford United (25 October 2025); Sheffield Wednesday 0-1 Oxford United (12 April 2025); Oxford United 3-2 Sheffield Wednesday (22 January 2022)
- Top Goal Scorers This Season: Will Lankshear (9 goals); Jamal Lowe (4 goals).
Voices From The Camp:
Watch the Press Conferences of Matt Bloomfield and Jamie Cumming Below:
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