Oxford United 1-2 Preston
Updated
Preston won: Oxford United 1-2 Preston in the Championship (Round 21) on Sat, 13 Dec 2025 at The Kassam Stadium, Oxford, Oxfordshire. Oxford United goals: Brian De Keersmaecker 53'. Preston goals: Jordan Storey 26', Daniel Jebbison 49'. Expected goals: 1.57-0.61. Possession: 54-46. Player of the match: Jordan Storey (8.6).
Match report
Preston beat Oxford United 2-1
Preston edged Oxford United 2-1 away from home at The Kassam Stadium on Saturday 13 December in the Championship.
Jordan Storey put Preston ahead on 26' (0-1), Daniel Jebbison made it 0-2 on 49' and Brian De Keersmaecker pulled one back for Oxford United on 53' (1-2).
Oxford United had 54% of the ball, shots were 24-8 (8-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.57-0.61. Oxford United created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Jordan Storey (Preston North End) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 10,379. Referee: James Linington.
Match stats
| Oxford United | Preston | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 54 | 46 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.57 | 0.61 |
| Total shots | 24 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 34 | 17 |
| Big chances | 1 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 260 (75%) | 207 (68%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 9 | 9 |
| Total shots | 24 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 10 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 16 | 5 |
Lineups
Oxford United (3-4-1-2): Jamie Cumming, Michal Helik, Ben Davies, Ciaron Brown, Hidde ter Avest, Will Vaulks, Brian De Keersmaecker, Gregory Leigh, Ole Romeny, Nik Prelec, Will Lankshear
Preston (3-4-1-2): Daniel Iversen, Odel Offiah, Jordan Storey, Andrew Hughes, Pol Valentin, Harrison Armstrong, Alfie Devine, Thierry Small, Ben Whiteman, Lewis Dobbin, Daniel Jebbison
Key events
- 26' · Goal · Jordan Storey (Preston)
- 43' · Yellow card · Will Vaulks (Oxford United)
- 46' · Substitution · Stanley Mills for Hidde ter Avest (Oxford United)
- 49' · Goal · Daniel Jebbison (Preston)
- 53' · Goal · Brian De Keersmaecker (Oxford United)
- 64' · Substitution · Tyler Goodrham for Ole Romeny (Oxford United)
- 68' · Substitution · Jordan Thompson for Lewis Dobbin (Preston)
- 68' · Substitution · Michael Smith for Alfie Devine (Preston)
- 68' · Substitution · Andrija Vukcevic for Thierry Small (Preston)
- 77' · Substitution · Tom Bradshaw for Will Lankshear (Oxford United)
- 77' · Substitution · Mark Harris for Nik Prelec (Oxford United)
- 78' · Substitution · Mads Frøkjær-Jensen for Daniel Jebbison (Preston)
- 78' · Yellow card · Daniel Jebbison (Preston)
- 85' · Substitution · Stefan Thordarson for Harrison Armstrong (Preston)
- 89' · Substitution · Jack Currie for Gregory Leigh (Oxford United)
- 90' · Yellow card · Ben Whiteman (Preston)
All-time head-to-head
6 league meetings since 2000: Oxford United 2, draws 1, Preston 3.
Questions
Who won Oxford United vs Preston?
Preston won, 1-2 (Championship) on Sat, 13 Dec 2025.
When and where is Oxford United vs Preston?
Sat, 13 Dec 2025, 12:30 UTC at The Kassam Stadium, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Championship.
What is the head-to-head record between Oxford United and Preston?
In 6 league meetings since 2000: Oxford United 2 wins, 1 draws, Preston 3 wins (goals 9-12).