Oxford United 2-0 Sunderland
Updated
Oxford United won: Oxford United 2-0 Sunderland in the Championship (Round 45) on Sat, 26 Apr 2025 at The Kassam Stadium, Oxford, Oxfordshire. Oxford United goals: Ben Nelson 29', Michal Helik 48'. Expected goals: 1.61-0.59. Possession: 31-69. Player of the match: Will Vaulks (8.6).
Match report
Oxford United beat Sunderland 2-0
Oxford United beat Sunderland 2-0 at The Kassam Stadium on Saturday 26 April in the Championship.
Ben Nelson put Oxford United ahead on 29' (1-0) and Michal Helik made it 2-0 on 48'.
Oxford United had 31% of the ball, shots were 17-10 (4-0 on target) and expected goals finished 1.61-0.59. Oxford United were the better side on chances, too.
Will Vaulks (Oxford United) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 11,431. Referee: Tim Robinson.
Match stats
| Oxford United | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 31 | 69 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.61 | 0.59 |
| Total shots | 17 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0 |
| Touches in opposition box | 18 | 19 |
| Big chances | 2 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 170 (65%) | 483 (85%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 1 |
| Corners | 3 | 6 |
| Total shots | 17 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 7 |
Lineups
Oxford United (4-2-3-1): Jamie Cumming, Sam Long, Michal Helik, Ben Nelson, Gregory Leigh, Cameron Brannagan, Will Vaulks, Przemyslaw Placheta, Ruben Rodrigues, Tyler Goodrham, Mark Harris
Sunderland (4-2-3-1): Anthony Patterson, Trai Hume, Chris Mepham, Luke O'Nien, Leo Hjelde, Daniel Neil, Jobe Bellingham, Patrick Roberts, Chris Rigg, Enzo Le Fee, Wilson Isidor
Key events
- 14' · Yellow card · Tyler Goodrham (Oxford United)
- 28' · Yellow card · Ruben Rodrigues (Oxford United)
- 29' · Goal · Ben Nelson (Oxford United)
- 42' · Yellow card · Chris Mepham (Sunderland)
- 48' · Goal · Michal Helik (Oxford United)
- 64' · Yellow card · Will Vaulks (Oxford United)
- 70' · Substitution · Tom Watson for Patrick Roberts (Sunderland)
- 70' · Substitution · Dennis Cirkin for Leo Hjelde (Sunderland)
- 73' · Substitution · Alex Matos for Ruben Rodrigues (Oxford United)
- 73' · Substitution · Matthew Phillips for Przemyslaw Placheta (Oxford United)
- 78' · Substitution · Alan Browne for Enzo Le Fee (Sunderland)
- 79' · Substitution · Salis Abdul Samed for Daniel Neil (Sunderland)
- 79' · Substitution · Hidde ter Avest for Sam Long (Oxford United)
- 88' · Substitution · Elliott Moore for Gregory Leigh (Oxford United)
- 88' · Substitution · Joseph Bennett for Mark Harris (Oxford United)
All-time head-to-head
16 league meetings since 1994: Oxford United 2, draws 6, Sunderland 8.
Questions
Who won Oxford United vs Sunderland?
Oxford United won, 2-0 (Championship) on Sat, 26 Apr 2025.
When and where is Oxford United vs Sunderland?
Sat, 26 Apr 2025, 14:00 UTC at The Kassam Stadium, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Championship.
What is the head-to-head record between Oxford United and Sunderland?
In 16 league meetings since 1994: Oxford United 2 wins, 6 draws, Sunderland 8 wins (goals 13-30).