Match report
Oxford United Defeats Watford 2-0 in Championship Clash
Oxford United
2–0
FT
Watford
Apr 11, 2026
Oxford United stunned Watford with a 2-0 victory in a thrilling Championship match. The home side took an early lead through Michael Peart-Harris before sealing the win late on with a goal from Marcus Harris, securing three vital points in their season.
Key Facts
- • Oxford United 2-0 Watford
- • Goal scorers: M. Peart-Harris (19'), M. Harris (90+2')
- • Watford received two yellow cards from N. Irankunda (57') and I. Louza (71')
- • Oxford United made three substitutions: S. Long (78'), J. Donley (87'), Y. Konak (90+3')
Lineups
Oxford United
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Jamie Cumming (G)
- 2 Sam Long (D)
- 6 Michał Helik (D)
- 3 Ciaron Brown (D)
- 15 Brodie Spencer (D)
- 5 Yunus Konak (M)
- 8 Cameron Brannagan (M)
- 17 Stanley Mills (M)
- 33 Jamie Donley (M)
- 44 Myles Peart-Harris (M)
- 27 Will Lankshear (F)
Substitutes
- 24 Hidde ter Avest
- 37 Christ Makosso
- 4 Will Vaulks
- 9 Mark Harris
- 32 Jin-woo Jeon
- 38 Jamie McDonnell
- 21 Matt Ingram
- 11 Ole Romeny
- 7 Przemysław Płacheta
Watford
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 Egil Selvik (G)
- 29 Jeremy Petris (D)
- 6 Matthew Pollock (D)
- 3 Saba Goglichidze (D)
- 25 James Abankwah (D)
- 66 Nestory Irankunda (M)
- 23 Nampalys Mendy (M)
- 10 Imrân Louza (M)
- 8 Giorgi Chakvetadze (M)
- 9 Luca Kjerrumgaard (F)
- 39 Edo Kayembe (F)
Substitutes
- 53 Amin Nabizada
- 34 Kwadwo Baah
- 17 Pierre Ekwah
- 42 Othmane Maamma
- 7 Thomas Ince
- 20 Mamadou Doumbia
- 4 Kévin Keben Biakolo
- 50 Joshua Mullins
- 12 Nathan Baxter
Timeline
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19' Oxford United Goal · Normal GoalM. Peart-Harris
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57' Watford Card · Yellow CardN. Irankunda
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60' Oxford United Card · Yellow CardM. Peart-Harris
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60' Watford subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Mendy · On: Kévin Keben Biakolo
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61' Watford subst · Substitution 2Off: Jeremy Petris · On: Kwadwo Baah
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61' Watford subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Kjerrumgaard · On: M. Doumbia
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68' Watford subst · Substitution 4Off: G. Chakvetadze · On: O. Maamma
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71' Watford Card · Yellow CardI. Louza
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78' Oxford United subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Long · On: H. ter Avest
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87' Oxford United subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Donley · On: M. Harris
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89' Watford subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Goglichidze · On: T. Ince
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90'+2 Oxford United Goal · Normal GoalM. Harris
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90'+3 Oxford United subst · Substitution 3Off: Yunus Konak · On: W. Vaulks
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90'+4 Oxford United subst · Substitution 4Off: W. Lankshear · On: O. ter Haar Romeny
Match Stats
| Stat | Oxford United | Watford |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 61% | 79% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 12 |
| Corners | 9 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 206 | 424 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 3 |
| xG | 1.88 | 0.96 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 4 |
| Possession | 34% | 66% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 125 | 334 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 7 |
| Saves | 3 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 8 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Oxford United took the lead in the 19th minute with a goal from M. Peart-Harris, setting the tone for the match.
- ▸ Watford's struggles were compounded by two yellow cards and multiple substitutions in the second half, which disrupted their rhythm.