Match report

Swansea Draws 3-3 with Oxford United in Thrilling Championship Clash

Swansea
Swansea
3–3
FT
Oxford United
Oxford United
May 3, 2025

Swansea and Oxford United showcased an exhilarating display of attacking football as they played out a dramatic 3-3 draw. The match saw three goals scored within the first hour, with J. Eom opening for Swansea before G. Leigh responded for Oxford. Ronald and M. Helik traded further strikes to maintain parity. Liam Cullen's late goal seemed to secure victory for Swansea until P. Placheta equalized in stoppage time.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Swansea 3-3 Oxford United
  • • J. Eom (23') and Ronald (57') scored for Swansea, while Liam Cullen added another goal (82').
  • • G. Leigh (40'), M. Helik (62'), P. Placheta (90+3') netted for Oxford United.
  • • A. Matos was shown a yellow card in the 48th minute for Oxford United, and C. Brannagan received one in stoppage time.

Lineups

Swansea

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 L. Vigouroux (G)
  • 2 J. Key (D)
  • 5 B. Cabango (D)
  • 28 H. Delcroix (D)
  • 14 J. Tymon (D)
  • 17 Gonçalo Franco (M)
  • 7 J. Allen (M)
  • 35 Ronald (M)
  • 8 L. O'Brien (M)
  • 10 Eom Ji-Sung (M)
  • 9 Ž. Vipotnik (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 K. Naughton
  • 20 L. Cullen
  • 31 O. Cooper
  • 41 S. Parker
  • 36 B. Lloyd
  • 4 J. Fulton
  • 33 J. McLaughlin
  • 23 C. Christie
  • 19 F. Bianchini

Oxford United

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 21 M. Ingram (G)
  • 24 H. ter Avest (D)
  • 5 E. Moore (D)
  • 47 M. Helik (D)
  • 22 G. Leigh (D)
  • 44 S. Mills (M)
  • 8 C. Brannagan (M)
  • 18 A. Matos (M)
  • 19 T. Goodrham (M)
  • 20 Ruben Rodrigues (F)
  • 11 O. Romenij (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 P. Płacheta
  • 9 M. Harris
  • 12 J. Bennett
  • 28 M. Ferdinan
  • 2 S. Long
  • 30 P. Kioso
  • 1 J. Cumming
  • 10 M. Phillips

Timeline

  1. Swansea
    23' Swansea Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Eom · Assist: Josh Tymon
  2. Oxford United
    40' Oxford United Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Leigh
  3. Oxford United
    48' Oxford United Card · Yellow Card
    A. Matos

    Foul

  4. Swansea
    57' Swansea Goal · Normal Goal
    Ronald · Assist: Josh Tymon
  5. Oxford United
    62' Oxford United Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Helik
  6. Oxford United
    66' Oxford United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Mills · On: P. Placheta
  7. Oxford United
    67' Oxford United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Rodrigues · On: M. Harris
  8. Swansea
    70' Swansea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Joe Allen · On: K. Naughton
  9. Swansea
    70' Swansea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Z. Vipotnik · On: Liam Cullen
  10. Swansea
    70' Swansea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Key · On: O. Cooper
  11. Oxford United
    77' Oxford United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Leigh · On: J. Bennett
  12. Oxford United
    77' Oxford United subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. ter Haar Romeny · On: M. Ferdinan
  13. Swansea
    81' Swansea subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Ronald · On: S. Parker
  14. Swansea
    82' Swansea Goal · Normal Goal
    Liam Cullen · Assist: Josh Tymon
  15. Oxford United
    88' Oxford United subst · Substitution 5
    Off: H. ter Avest · On: S. Long
  16. Oxford United
    90'+3 Oxford United Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Placheta · Assist: Tyler Goodrham
  17. Oxford United
    90'+5 Oxford United Card · Yellow Card
    C. Brannagan

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Swansea Oxford United
Fouls 8 10
Pass Accuracy 81% 73%
Offsides 4 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 10
Corners 5 4
Total Passes 498 329
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 5 7
xG 1.17 1.92
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 405 241
Shots Inside Box 8 8
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Swansea took an early lead through J. Eom's goal at the 23rd minute, but G. Leigh equalized for Oxford United just before halftime.
  • ▸ Ronald scored in the 57th minute to give Swansea a temporary advantage, which was shortly nullified by M. Helik's response from Oxford.