Match report

Oxford United Hold QPR to a Scoreless Draw in Championship Clash

Oxford United
Oxford United
0–0
FT
QPR
QPR
Jan 20, 2026

Oxford United managed to hold off a strong challenge from Queens Park Rangers (QPR) to secure a hard-fought 0-0 draw in their latest Championship fixture. The match saw both teams create chances but failed to capitalize on them, leaving the fans disappointed for goals but satisfied with the defensive solidity shown throughout.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Oxford United 0-0 QPR
  • • Oxford made several substitutions including W. Lankshear and S. Mills replacing key players like M. Harris.
  • • QPR's K. Dembele was shown a yellow card for time-wasting at the 55th minute.
  • • The match featured multiple late substitutions with both teams making up to five changes each.

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)
  • 14 B. De Keersmaecker (M)
  • 4 W. Vaulks (M)
  • 17 S. Mills (M)
  • 8 C. Brannagan (M)
  • 44 M. Peart-Harris (M)
  • 27 W. Lankshear (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 M. Ingram
  • 5 Y. E. Konak
  • 9 M. Harris
  • 10 M. Phillips
  • 11 O. ter Haar Romeny
  • 15 B. Spencer
  • 22 G. Leigh
  • 23 S. Dembele
  • 38 J. McDonnell

QPR

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Walsh (G)
  • 27 A. S. Mbengue (D)
  • 3 J. Dunne (D)
  • 5 S. Cook (D)
  • 28 Esquerdinha (D)
  • 7 K. Dembele (M)
  • 24 N. Madsen (M)
  • 15 I. Hayden (M)
  • 11 P. Smyth (M)
  • 22 R. Kone (F)
  • 23 D. Bennie (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 B. Hamer
  • 2 K. Adamson
  • 37 R. Edwards
  • 18 R. Norrington-Davies
  • 30 T. Smith
  • 8 S. Field
  • 21 K. Morgan
  • 20 H. Vale
  • 26 R. Kolli

Timeline

  1. Oxford United
    46' Oxford United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Helik · On: Brodie Spencer
  2. QPR
    55' QPR Card · Yellow Card
    K. Dembele

    Time wasting

  3. QPR
    58' QPR Card · Yellow Card
    P. Smyth

    Argument

  4. QPR
    65' QPR subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Esquerdinha · On: R. Norrington-Davies
  5. Oxford United
    70' Oxford United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: W. Lankshear · On: M. Harris
  6. Oxford United
    70' Oxford United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Vaulks · On: J. McDonnell
  7. QPR
    75' QPR subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Hayden · On: S. Field
  8. Oxford United
    76' Oxford United subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Mills · On: M. Phillips
  9. QPR
    76' QPR subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Kone · On: R. Kolli
  10. QPR
    85' QPR subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Dembele · On: H. Vale
  11. Oxford United
    90'+2 Oxford United subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Peart-Harris · On: S. Dembele

Match Stats

Stat Oxford United QPR
Fouls 13 11
Pass Accuracy 75% 74%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 14
Corners 2 6
Total Passes 385 349
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 1 2
xG 0.79 0.63
Shots off Target 5 7
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 287 257
Shots Inside Box 4 10
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Oxford United's early substitution of M. Helik by Brodie Spencer set a defensive tone that lasted the entire game.
  • ▸ QPR's double yellow cards in quick succession (K. Dembele and P. Smyth) at 55' and 58' respectively, disrupted their attacking rhythm.