Match report

Oxford United Stuns Leicester with 2-1 Victory in Championship

Leicester
Leicester
1–2
FT
Oxford United
Oxford United
Jan 24, 2026

Oxford United secured an impressive victory against Leicester in their Championship match with a 2-1 win. Oxford took an early lead through Stephen Long's goal just four minutes into the game, and despite Leicester fighting back to level at 84', Matt Harris' second-half strike ensured Oxford held onto their lead.

Key Facts

  • • Oxford United defeated Leicester 2-1 in the Championship.
  • • Stephen Long scored the first goal for Oxford in the 4th minute, assisted by Ciaron Brown.
  • • Matt Harris extended Oxford's lead with a goal at 71', assisted by Ben De Keersmaecker.
  • • Ibrahim Fatawu scored Leicester's lone goal from an assist by Lyle Thomas in the 84th minute.

Lineups

Leicester

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Stolarczyk (G)
  • 21 R. Pereira (D)
  • 5 C. Okoli (D)
  • 23 J. Vestergaard (D)
  • 4 B. Nelson (D)
  • 17 H. Choudhury (M)
  • 25 L. Page (M)
  • 7 I. Fatawu (M)
  • 14 B. De Cordova-Reid (M)
  • 10 S. Mavididi (M)
  • 9 J. Ayew (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 A. Begovic
  • 62 K. Gray
  • 33 L. Thomas
  • 56 O. Aluko
  • 24 B. Soumare
  • 27 W. Marcal
  • 39 S. Thomas
  • 28 J. Monga
  • 20 P. Daka

Oxford United

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Cumming (G)
  • 2 S. Long (D)
  • 29 B. Davies (D)
  • 3 C. Brown (D)
  • 15 B. Spencer (M)
  • 38 J. McDonnell (M)
  • 8 C. Brannagan (M)
  • 26 J. Currie (M)
  • 44 M. Peart-Harris (F)
  • 17 S. Mills (F)
  • 9 M. Harris (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 M. Ingram
  • 4 W. Vaulks
  • 5 Y. E. Konak
  • 10 M. Phillips
  • 11 O. ter Haar Romeny
  • 14 B. De Keersmaecker
  • 22 G. Leigh
  • 27 W. Lankshear
  • 32 Jeon Jin-Woo

Timeline

  1. Oxford United
    4' Oxford United Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Long · Assist: Ciaron Brown
  2. Oxford United
    44' Oxford United Card · Yellow Card
    C. Brannagan

    Time wasting

  3. Leicester
    46' Leicester subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Nelson · On: L. Thomas
  4. Oxford United
    59' Oxford United Card · Yellow Card
    J. Currie

    Foul

  5. Oxford United
    67' Oxford United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Currie · On: G. Leigh
  6. Oxford United
    68' Oxford United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Mills · On: B. De Keersmaecker
  7. Leicester
    68' Leicester subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Choudhury · On: P. Daka
  8. Oxford United
    71' Oxford United Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Harris · Assist: B. De Keersmaecker
  9. Oxford United
    75' Oxford United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Peart-Harris · On: M. Phillips
  10. Leicester
    83' Leicester subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. De Cordova-Reid · On: Silko Thomas
  11. Leicester
    84' Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Fatawu · Assist: L. Thomas
  12. Oxford United
    85' Oxford United Card · Yellow Card
    M. Phillips

    Foul

  13. Oxford United
    87' Oxford United subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Brannagan · On: W. Vaulks
  14. Oxford United
    88' Oxford United subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Harris · On: W. Lankshear
  15. Leicester
    90' Leicester subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Page · On: B. Soumare

Match Stats

Stat Leicester Oxford United
Fouls 13 11
Pass Accuracy 84% 47%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 8
Corners 12 4
Total Passes 581 174
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 4 2
xG 0.73 1.90
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 77% 23%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 489 82
Shots Inside Box 6 5
Saves 0 3
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Oxford United took a crucial early lead when Stephen Long scored just four minutes into the match, setting the tone for their victory.
  • ▸ Matt Harris' goal at 71', doubling Oxford's advantage, was pivotal in ensuring they maintained control despite Leicester's late push to equalize.