Oxford United 2-0 Watford FC
Updated
Oxford United won: Oxford United 2-0 Watford FC in the Championship (Round 42) on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 at The Kassam Stadium, Oxford, Oxfordshire. Oxford United goals: Myles Peart-Harris 19', Mark Harris 90'+2. Expected goals: 1.86-0.81. Possession: 33-67. Player of the match: Ciaron Brown (7.9).
Match report
Oxford United beat Watford FC 2-0
Oxford United beat Watford FC 2-0 at The Kassam Stadium on Saturday 11 April in the Championship.
Myles Peart-Harris put Oxford United ahead on 19' (1-0) and Mark Harris made it 2-0 on 90+2'.
Oxford United had 33% of the ball, shots were 15-12 (6-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.86-0.81. Oxford United were the better side on chances, too.
Ciaron Brown (Oxford United) was player of the match with a 7.9 rating.
Attendance: 11,223. Referee: Stephen Martin.
Match stats
| Oxford United | Watford FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 33 | 67 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.86 | 0.81 |
| Total shots | 15 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 25 | 20 |
| Big chances | 2 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 126 (60%) | 356 (79%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 10 | 5 |
| Total shots | 15 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 7 |
Lineups
Oxford United (4-2-3-1): Jamie Cumming, Sam Long, Michal Helik, Ciaron Brown, Brodie Spencer, Yunus Emre Konak, Cameron Brannagan, Stanley Mills, Jamie Donley, Myles Peart-Harris, Will Lankshear
Watford FC (4-4-2): Egil Selvik, James Abankwah, Matthew Pollock, Saba Goglichidze, Jeremy Petris, Nestory Irankunda, Edo Kayembe, Nampalys Mendy, Giorgi Chakvetadze, Luca Kjerrumgaard, Imrân Louza
Key events
- 19' · Goal · Myles Peart-Harris (Oxford United)
- 57' · Yellow card · Nestory Irankunda (Watford FC)
- 59' · Yellow card · Myles Peart-Harris (Oxford United)
- 60' · Substitution · Kwadwo Baah for Nampalys Mendy (Watford FC)
- 61' · Substitution · Kévin Keben for Jeremy Petris (Watford FC)
- 61' · Substitution · Mamadou Doumbia for Luca Kjerrumgaard (Watford FC)
- 68' · Substitution · Othmane Maamma for Giorgi Chakvetadze (Watford FC)
- 71' · Yellow card · Imrân Louza (Watford FC)
- 78' · Substitution · Hidde ter Avest for Myles Peart-Harris (Oxford United)
- 87' · Substitution · Mark Harris for Jamie Donley (Oxford United)
- 89' · Substitution · Thomas Ince for Saba Goglichidze (Watford FC)
- 90'+2 · Goal · Mark Harris (Oxford United)
- 90'+3 · Substitution · Will Vaulks for Yunus Emre Konak (Oxford United)
- 90'+4 · Substitution · Ole Romeny for Will Lankshear (Oxford United)
All-time head-to-head
8 league meetings since 1993: Oxford United 2, draws 1, Watford FC 5.
Questions
Who won Oxford United vs Watford FC?
Oxford United won, 2-0 (Championship) on Sat, 11 Apr 2026.
When and where is Oxford United vs Watford FC?
Sat, 11 Apr 2026, 14:00 UTC at The Kassam Stadium, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Championship.
What is the head-to-head record between Oxford United and Watford FC?
In 8 league meetings since 1993: Oxford United 2 wins, 1 draws, Watford FC 5 wins (goals 7-10).