Match report
Swansea Defeats Oxford United 2-0 in Championship Clash
Swansea
2–0
FT
Oxford United
Dec 6, 2025
Swansea City secured a convincing 2-0 victory over struggling Oxford United at the Liberty Stadium. Goals from Miro Stamenic and Josh Tymon proved decisive as Swansea held off a resilient Oxford side that struggled with discipline, receiving multiple yellow cards.
Key Facts
- • Swansea City 2-0 Oxford United (Championship)
- • Goals: Miro Stamenic (40'), Josh Tymon (45')
- • Yellow Cards for Oxford: Mark Harris (43'), Filip Krastev (45'), Jordan Currie (75'), Will Lankshear (84')
- • Swansea Substitutions: Kenwyne Jones for Matthew Widell, Zeki Fryers for Zeljko Vipotnik, Liam Cullen for Gonçalo Franco, Aiden Idah for Jin Eom, Jay Fulton for Ethan Galbraith
Lineups
Swansea
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 22 L. Vigouroux (G)
- 30 E. Galbraith (D)
- 5 B. Cabango (D)
- 15 C. Burgess (D)
- 14 J. Tymon (D)
- 6 M. Stamenic (M)
- 17 G. Franco (M)
- 35 Ronald (M)
- 7 M. Widell (M)
- 10 J. Eom (M)
- 9 Z. Vipotnik (F)
Substitutes
- 21 M. Benson
- 26 K. Casey
- 20 L. Cullen
- 1 A. Fisher
- 4 J. Fulton
- 33 A. Idah
- 27 Z. Inoussa
- 41 S. Parker
- 8 M. Yalcouye
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)
- 4 W. Vaulks (M)
- 14 B. De Keersmaecker (M)
- 17 S. Mills (M)
- 12 L. Harris (M)
- 50 F. Krastev (M)
- 9 M. Harris (F)
Substitutes
- 20 T. Bradshaw
- 29 B. Davies
- 19 T. Goodrham
- 21 M. Ingram
- 27 W. Lankshear
- 22 G. Leigh
- 16 N. Prelec
- 11 O. ter Haar Romeny
- 24 H. ter Avest
Timeline
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40' Swansea Goal · Normal GoalM. Stamenic · Assist: Josh Tymon
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43' Oxford United Card · Yellow CardM. Harris
Argument
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45' Oxford United Card · Yellow CardF. Krastev
Argument
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45' Swansea Goal · Normal GoalJosh Tymon
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61' Swansea Card · Yellow CardGonçalo Franco
Foul
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62' Oxford United subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Krastev · On: N. Prelec
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63' Oxford United subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Harris · On: W. Lankshear
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63' Oxford United subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Harris · On: O. ter Haar Romeny
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63' Oxford United subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Mills · On: H. ter Avest
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72' Swansea subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Widell · On: K. Casey
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72' Swansea subst · Substitution 2Off: Z. Vipotnik · On: Z. Inoussa
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75' Oxford United Card · Yellow CardJ. Currie
Foul
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79' Swansea subst · Substitution 3Off: Gonçalo Franco · On: Liam Cullen
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80' Swansea subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Eom · On: A. Idah
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80' Oxford United subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Currie · On: G. Leigh
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84' Oxford United Card · Yellow CardW. Lankshear
Foul
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90'+1 Swansea subst · Substitution 5Off: Ethan Galbraith · On: Jay Fulton
Match Stats
| Stat | Swansea | Oxford United |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 74% | 73% |
| Offsides | 4 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 12 |
| Corners | 10 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 359 | 348 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 4 |
| xG | 0.89 | 1.41 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 7 |
| Possession | 51% | 49% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 265 | 254 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 7 |
| Saves | 4 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Swansea took a strong lead into halftime with goals from Miro Stamenic and Josh Tymon within five minutes (40' & 45'), putting significant pressure on Oxford United.
- ▸ Oxford's multiple yellow cards, particularly in the first half, hindered their ability to mount an effective comeback. This disciplinary issue was evident as they received four bookings by full-time.