Oxford United 2-1 Southampton
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Oxford United won: Oxford United 2-1 Southampton in the Championship (Round 23) on Fri, 26 Dec 2025 at The Kassam Stadium, Oxford, Oxfordshire. Oxford United goals: Tyler Goodrham 23', Stanley Mills 89'. Southampton goals: Taylor Harwood-Bellis 29'. Expected goals: 0.91-1.44. Possession: 30-70. Player of the match: Stanley Mills (8.6).
Match report
Oxford United beat Southampton 2-1
Oxford United edged Southampton 2-1 at The Kassam Stadium on Friday 26 December in the Championship.
Tyler Goodrham put Oxford United ahead on 23' (1-0), Taylor Harwood-Bellis levelled for Southampton on 29' (1-1) and Stanley Mills restored Oxford United's lead on 89' (2-1).
Stanley Mills's 89' strike proved decisive.
Oxford United had 30% of the ball, shots were 17-19 (6-5 on target) and expected goals finished 0.91-1.44. Southampton created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Stanley Mills (Oxford United) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 11,500. Referee: Leigh Doughty.
Match stats
| Oxford United | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 30 | 70 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.91 | 1.44 |
| Total shots | 17 | 19 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 26 | 38 |
| Big chances | 0 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 191 (73%) | 536 (86%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 5 | 7 |
| Total shots | 17 | 19 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 14 |
Lineups
Oxford United (4-2-3-1): Jamie Cumming, Brodie Spencer, Michal Helik, Ciaron Brown, Jack Currie, Brian De Keersmaecker, Luke Harris, Przemyslaw Placheta, Tyler Goodrham, Stanley Mills, Nik Prelec
Southampton (3-4-2-1): Gavin Bazunu, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Nathan Wood, Jack Stephens, Tom Fellows, Caspar Jander, Flynn Downes, Ryan Manning, Finn Azaz, Leo Scienza, Adam Armstrong
Key events
- 8' · Yellow card · Brodie Spencer (Oxford United)
- 23' · Goal · Tyler Goodrham (Oxford United)
- 29' · Goal · Taylor Harwood-Bellis (Southampton)
- 37' · Yellow card · Flynn Downes (Southampton)
- 56' · Substitution · Jay Robinson for Leo Scienza (Southampton)
- 56' · Substitution · Oriol Romeu for Flynn Downes (Southampton)
- 66' · Substitution · Filip Krastev for Luke Harris (Oxford United)
- 70' · Substitution · Ryan Fraser for Tom Fellows (Southampton)
- 75' · Substitution · Will Lankshear for Nik Prelec (Oxford United)
- 75' · Substitution · Siriki Dembele for Przemyslaw Placheta (Oxford United)
- 85' · Substitution · Cameron Archer for Finn Azaz (Southampton)
- 89' · Goal · Stanley Mills (Oxford United)
- 90' · Yellow card · Stanley Mills (Oxford United)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Sam Long for Stanley Mills (Oxford United)
All-time head-to-head
2 league meetings since 2025: Oxford United 1, draws 0, Southampton 1.
Questions
Who won Oxford United vs Southampton?
Oxford United won, 2-1 (Championship) on Fri, 26 Dec 2025.
When and where is Oxford United vs Southampton?
Fri, 26 Dec 2025, 15:00 UTC at The Kassam Stadium, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Championship.
What is the head-to-head record between Oxford United and Southampton?
In 2 league meetings since 2025: Oxford United 1 wins, 0 draws, Southampton 1 wins (goals 2-3).