Match report

Stoke City Defeats Oxford United 3-0 in Championship Clash

Oxford United
Oxford United
0–3
FT
Stoke City
Stoke City
Nov 4, 2025

In an emphatic display, Stoke City dominated the proceedings to defeat Oxford United by a score of 3-0. Liam Baker and Steven N'Zonzi were instrumental in the away side's victory with their goals in the first half. The home team struggled to find any rhythm as they failed to muster a response against the well-organized Stoke defense.

Key Facts

  • • Stoke City won 3-0, securing all three points.
  • • Liam Baker scored twice for Stoke (10th and 48th minute).
  • • Steven N'Zonzi added another goal in the 32nd minute.
  • • Oxford United’s Ciaron Brown received a yellow card at the 40-minute mark.

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)
  • 22 G. Leigh (D)
  • 4 W. Vaulks (M)
  • 8 C. Brannagan (M)
  • 17 S. Mills (M)
  • 14 B. De Keersmaecker (M)
  • 7 P. Placheta (M)
  • 27 W. Lankshear (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 M. Ingram
  • 9 M. Harris
  • 11 O. ter Haar Romeny
  • 12 L. Harris
  • 16 N. Prelec
  • 18 L. Sibley
  • 23 S. Dembele
  • 29 B. Davies
  • 50 F. Krastev

Stoke City

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 V. Johansson (G)
  • 22 J. Tchamadeu (D)
  • 26 A. Phillips (D)
  • 16 B. Wilmot (D)
  • 17 E. Bocat (D)
  • 12 T. Seko (M)
  • 15 S. N'Zonzi (M)
  • 42 M. Manhoef (M)
  • 8 L. Baker (M)
  • 7 S. Thomas (M)
  • 9 D. Mubama (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 J. Bonham
  • 23 B. Gibson
  • 40 M. Talovierov
  • 3 A. Cresswell
  • 4 B. Pearson
  • 19 T. Rigo
  • 10 J. Bae
  • 29 L. Cisse
  • 11 R. Bozenik

Timeline

  1. Stoke City
    10' Stoke City Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Baker
  2. Stoke City
    32' Stoke City Goal · Normal Goal
    S. N'Zonzi · Assist: L. Baker
  3. Oxford United
    40' Oxford United Card · Yellow Card
    Ciaron Brown

    Foul

  4. Stoke City
    48' Stoke City Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Baker
  5. Oxford United
    53' Oxford United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: W. Vaulks · On: N. Prelec
  6. Oxford United
    53' Oxford United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Placheta · On: S. Dembele
  7. Stoke City
    59' Stoke City Card · Yellow Card
    S. N'Zonzi

    Foul

  8. Stoke City
    63' Stoke City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Seko · On: B. Pearson
  9. Stoke City
    63' Stoke City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Baker · On: J. Bae
  10. Stoke City
    73' Stoke City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Manhoef · On: L. Cisse
  11. Stoke City
    73' Stoke City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Mubama · On: R. Bozenik
  12. Stoke City
    74' Stoke City Card · Yellow Card
    A. Phillips

    Foul

  13. Oxford United
    76' Oxford United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Lankshear · On: M. Harris
  14. Stoke City
    78' Stoke City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. N'Zonzi · On: T. Rigo
  15. Oxford United
    81' Oxford United subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Mills · On: O. ter Haar Romeny
  16. Oxford United
    81' Oxford United subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. Leigh · On: L. Sibley
  17. Stoke City
    83' Stoke City Card · Yellow Card
    Junior Tchamadeu

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Oxford United Stoke City
Fouls 6 13
Pass Accuracy 76% 78%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 14
Corners 10 7
Total Passes 347 391
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 1 6
xG 1.78 2.19
Shots off Target 10 5
Possession 48% 52%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 264 306
Shots Inside Box 9 12
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 7 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Stoke City took an early lead through Liam Baker's first goal in the 10th minute, setting a strong tone for their performance.
  • ▸ The second half remained tight until Steven N'Zonzi extended Stoke’s lead with another goal at the 32-minute mark, effectively sealing Oxford United's fate.