Match report
Sheffield Utd Defeats Oxford United 3-1 in Championship Match
Sheffield Utd
3–1
FT
Oxford United
Feb 3, 2026
Sheffield Utd demonstrated resilience and tactical flexibility to overcome Oxford United at Bramall Lane. Oxford took an early lead through Michael Peart-Harris, but Sydie Peck equalized shortly after. Subsequent goals from Aron Brooks and Chris Ogbene ensured a well-deserved win for the Blades.
Key Facts
- • Sheffield Utd 3 - Oxford United 1 (Championship match)
- • Michael Peart-Harris scored early for Oxford at 13'
- • Sydie Peck equalized for Sheffield Utd at 41' from an assist by Harrison Burrows
- • Aron Brooks put Sheffield Utd ahead with a goal at 66', assisted by T. Cannon
- • Chris Ogbene sealed the victory with a goal at 83'
Lineups
Sheffield Utd
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 M. Cooper (G)
- 38 F. Seriki (D)
- 2 J. Tanganga (D)
- 6 T. Bindon (D)
- 14 H. Burrows (D)
- 4 O. Arblaster (M)
- 42 S. Peck (M)
- 11 A. Brooks (M)
- 10 C. O'Hare (M)
- 8 G. Hamer (M)
- 7 T. Cannon (F)
Substitutes
- 17 A. Davies
- 5 L. F. Hjelde
- 9 D. Ings
- 12 K. Hoever
- 18 D. Soumare
- 19 C. Ogbene
- 23 T. Campbell
- 24 T. Chong
- 25 M. McGuinness
Oxford United
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 J. Cumming (G)
- 37 C. Makosso (D)
- 6 M. Helik (D)
- 3 C. Brown (D)
- 2 S. Long (M)
- 8 C. Brannagan (M)
- 4 W. Vaulks (M)
- 15 B. Spencer (M)
- 7 P. Placheta (F)
- 44 M. Peart-Harris (F)
- 27 W. Lankshear (F)
Substitutes
- 21 M. Ingram
- 5 Y. E. Konak
- 9 M. Harris
- 11 O. ter Haar Romeny
- 17 S. Mills
- 22 G. Leigh
- 23 S. Dembele
- 29 B. Davies
- 32 Jeon Jin-Woo
Timeline
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13' Oxford United Goal · Normal GoalM. Peart-Harris
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17' Sheffield Utd Card · Yellow CardO. Arblaster
Foul
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41' Sheffield Utd Goal · Normal GoalSydie Peck · Assist: Harrison Burrows
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43' Oxford United Card · Yellow CardW. Vaulks
Foul
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60' Oxford United subst · Substitution 1Off: W. Lankshear · On: M. Harris
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61' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 1Off: O. Arblaster · On: Djibril Soumaré
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61' Oxford United subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Placheta · On: S. Mills
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66' Sheffield Utd Goal · Normal GoalA. Brooks · Assist: T. Cannon
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71' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Brooks · On: C. Ogbene
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76' Oxford United Card · Yellow CardC. Brannagan
Argument
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79' Oxford United subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Brannagan · On: Yunus Konak
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79' Oxford United subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Peart-Harris · On: O. ter Haar Romeny
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79' Oxford United subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Long · On: S. Dembele
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80' Oxford United Card · Yellow CardChrist Makosso
Foul
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83' Sheffield Utd Goal · Normal GoalC. Ogbene · Assist: Gustavo Hamer
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84' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 4Off: Harrison Burrows · On: L. F. Hjelde
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84' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 5Off: Gustavo Hamer · On: T. Chong
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88' Sheffield Utd Card · Yellow CardT. Cannon
Time wasting
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90'+1 Oxford United Card · Yellow CardYunus Konak
Argument
Match Stats
| Stat | Sheffield Utd | Oxford United |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 61% |
| Offsides | 4 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 6 |
| Corners | 10 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 558 | 241 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 2 |
| xG | 1.00 | 1.06 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 3 |
| Possession | 70% | 30% |
| Goals Prevented | -1 | -1 |
| Accurate Passes | 460 | 147 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 2 |
| Saves | 1 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Sydie Peck's equalizing goal in the 41st minute turned the momentum in favor of Sheffield Utd, who regained composure and confidence after conceding early.
- ▸ The introduction of Aron Brooks as a substitute further bolstered Sheffield Utd's attack, leading to a decisive second half performance that secured their victory.