Match report

Oxford United Secure Narrow Victory over Blackburn in Championship

Oxford United
Oxford United
1–0
FT
Blackburn
Blackburn
Mar 11, 2026

Oxford United secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Blackburn in a closely contested Championship match at the Kassam Stadium. J. Donley's goal in the 34th minute proved decisive as Oxford held on despite Blackburn's late surge. The result boosts Oxford's hopes in the league standings, while Blackburn remains in search of form.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Oxford United 1–0 Blackburn
  • • Goal: J. Donley (Oxford United) 34'
  • • Yellow Cards: Sean McLoughlin (Blackburn) 27', H. Carter (Blackburn) 89'

Lineups

Oxford United

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Cumming (G)
  • 2 S. Long (D)
  • 6 M. Helik (D)
  • 3 C. Brown (D)
  • 26 J. Currie (D)
  • 5 Y. E. Konak (M)
  • 8 C. Brannagan (M)
  • 17 S. Mills (M)
  • 33 J. Donley (M)
  • 44 M. Peart-Harris (M)
  • 27 W. Lankshear (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 M. Ingram
  • 9 M. Harris
  • 4 W. Vaulks
  • 32 Jeon Jin-Woo
  • 16 N. Prelec
  • 10 A. Emakhu
  • 38 J. McDonnell
  • 15 B. Spencer
  • 37 C. Makosso

Blackburn

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 22 B. Toth (G)
  • 17 H. Carter (D)
  • 15 S. McLoughlin (D)
  • 20 E. Cashin (D)
  • 2 R. Alebiosu (M)
  • 5 T. Gardner-Hickman (M)
  • 28 A. Forshaw (M)
  • 14 D. De Neve (M)
  • 25 R. Morishita (F)
  • 24 M. Baradji (F)
  • 29 M. Jorgensen (F)

Substitutes

  • 35 N. Michalski
  • 4 Y. Ribeiro
  • 10 T. Cantwell
  • 3 H. Pickering
  • 16 S. Wharton
  • 21 O. Afolayan
  • 8 S. Tavares
  • 23 Y. Ohashi
  • 38 T. Atcheson

Timeline

  1. Blackburn
    27' Blackburn Card · Yellow Card
    Sean McLoughlin

    Foul

  2. Oxford United
    34' Oxford United Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Donley
  3. Blackburn
    59' Blackburn subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Baradji · On: Y. Ohashi
  4. Oxford United
    73' Oxford United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: W. Lankshear · On: N. Prelec
  5. Blackburn
    73' Blackburn subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Jorgensen · On: T. Cantwell
  6. Blackburn
    73' Blackburn subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. De Neve · On: O. Afolayan
  7. Oxford United
    78' Oxford United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Yunus Konak · On: W. Vaulks
  8. Oxford United
    78' Oxford United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Peart-Harris · On: Brodie Spencer
  9. Blackburn
    79' Blackburn subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Cashin · On: S. Tavares
  10. Oxford United
    87' Oxford United subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Mills · On: M. Harris
  11. Oxford United
    87' Oxford United subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Donley · On: J. McDonnell
  12. Blackburn
    89' Blackburn Card · Yellow Card
    H. Carter

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Oxford United Blackburn
Fouls 3 13
Pass Accuracy 61% 82%
Offsides 0 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 10
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 232 516
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 7 2
xG 1.16 0.65
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 32% 68%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 142 421
Shots Inside Box 8 8
Saves 2 6
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Oxford United took the lead with J. Donley's goal in the 34th minute, giving them a crucial advantage.
  • ▸ Blackburn attempted to equalize with multiple substitutions, but Oxford's defense remained solid, ensuring the victory.