Match report

Oxford United Stuns Sheffield Wednesday 4-1 in Championship

Oxford United
Oxford United
4–1
FT
Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday
Apr 25, 2026

Oxford United secured a convincing 4-1 victory over Sheffield Wednesday in a high-scoring Championship match. The home side, led by W. Lankshear's early brace, dominated the first half with two goals within the first 27 minutes. Despite Sheffield's late push, Oxford's W. Vaulks and M. Peart-Harris added crucial goals, solidifying their lead and sealing the win.

Key Facts

  • • Oxford United defeated Sheffield Wednesday 4-1
  • • W. Lankshear scored twice, at 5' and 27'
  • • W. Vaulks found the back of the net at 67'
  • • M. Peart-Harris added a fourth for Oxford at 73'
  • • W. Grainger scored the consolation goal for Sheffield at 72'

Lineups

Oxford United

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Cumming (G)
  • 24 H. ter Avest (D)
  • 6 M. Helik (D)
  • 3 C. Brown (D)
  • 15 B. Spencer (D)
  • 8 C. Brannagan (M)
  • 4 W. Vaulks (M)
  • 17 S. Mills (M)
  • 33 J. Donley (M)
  • 10 A. Emakhu (M)
  • 27 W. Lankshear (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 M. Ingram
  • 9 M. Harris
  • 44 M. Peart-Harris
  • 32 Jeon Jin-Woo
  • 2 S. Long
  • 11 O. ter Haar Romeny
  • 38 J. McDonnell
  • 5 Y. E. Konak
  • 37 C. Makosso

Sheffield Wednesday

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Charles (G)
  • 2 L. Palmer (D)
  • 6 D. Iorfa (D)
  • 3 M. Lowe (D)
  • 4 S. Fusire (M)
  • 24 J. Heskey (M)
  • 14 N. Chalobah (M)
  • 45 T. Adaramola (M)
  • 17 C. McNeill (F)
  • 12 J. Yates (F)
  • 9 J. Lowe (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 M. Cooper
  • 18 M. Nakamba
  • 28 C. McGhee
  • 40 D. Moses
  • 31 W. Grainger
  • 19 O. Kobacki
  • 44 M. Maltby
  • 37 J. Thornton
  • 32 J. Emery

Timeline

  1. Oxford United
    5' Oxford United Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Lankshear · Assist: S. Mills
  2. Oxford United
    19' Oxford United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Brannagan · On: M. Peart-Harris
  3. Oxford United
    27' Oxford United Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Lankshear · Assist: M. Peart-Harris
  4. Sheffield Wednesday
    46' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Fusire · On: M. Maltby
  5. Oxford United
    63' Oxford United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. ter Avest · On: S. Long
  6. Oxford United
    63' Oxford United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Donley · On: Yunus Konak
  7. Sheffield Wednesday
    66' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. McNeill · On: W. Grainger
  8. Oxford United
    67' Oxford United Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Vaulks
  9. Sheffield Wednesday
    72' Sheffield Wednesday Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Grainger · Assist: N. Chalobah
  10. Oxford United
    73' Oxford United Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Peart-Harris · Assist: W. Lankshear
  11. Sheffield Wednesday
    77' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Chalobah · On: J. Thornton
  12. Oxford United
    77' Oxford United subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Mills · On: O. ter Haar Romeny
  13. Sheffield Wednesday
    77' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Yates · On: O. Kobacki
  14. Oxford United
    82' Oxford United Card · Yellow Card
    Brodie Spencer

    Foul

  15. Sheffield Wednesday
    90'+1 Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Lowe · On: D. Moses

Match Stats

Stat Oxford United Sheffield Wednesday
Fouls 14 13
Pass Accuracy 79% 80%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 11
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 368 385
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 4 4
Shots on Target 10 3
xG 2.15 1.00
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 289 308
Shots Inside Box 13 9
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 7 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Oxford United took a quick lead with W. Lankshear's goal at the 5-minute mark, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ M. Peart-Harris' goal at 73' put the game out of reach for Sheffield Wednesday, ending their hopes of a comeback.