West Brom 2-1 Oxford United
Updated
West Brom won: West Brom 2-1 Oxford United in the Championship (Round 15) on Sat, 8 Nov 2025 at The Hawthorns, West Bromwich. West Brom goals: Gregory Leigh 56' (og), Aune Selland Heggebø 70'. Oxford United goals: Will Lankshear 54'. Expected goals: 1.61-0.95. Possession: 62-38. Player of the match: Alex Mowatt (8).
Match report
West Brom beat Oxford United 2-1
West Brom came from behind to beat Oxford United 2-1 at The Hawthorns on Saturday 8 November in the Championship.
Will Lankshear put Oxford United ahead on 54' (0-1), an own goal by Gregory Leigh levelled for West Brom on 56' (1-1) and Aune Selland Heggebø restored West Brom's lead on 70' (2-1).
West Brom had 62% of the ball, shots were 26-9 (6-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.61-0.95.
Alex Mowatt (West Bromwich Albion) was player of the match with an 8 rating.
Attendance: 22,898. Referee: Jacob Miles.
Match stats
| West Brom | Oxford United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 62 | 38 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.61 | 0.95 |
| Total shots | 26 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 35 | 20 |
| Big chances | 2 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 441 (83%) | 233 (71%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corners | 11 | 5 |
| Total shots | 26 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 12 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 15 | 3 |
Lineups
West Brom (4-2-3-1): Joshua Griffiths, Alfie Gilchrist, Nathaniel Phillips, Charlie Taylor, Callum Styles, Ousmane Diakite, Alex Mowatt, Karlan Grant, Isaac Price, Michael Johnston, Josh Maja
Oxford United (4-2-3-1): Jamie Cumming, Sam Long, Michal Helik, Ciaron Brown, Gregory Leigh, Brian De Keersmaecker, Cameron Brannagan, Przemyslaw Placheta, Nik Prelec, Filip Krastev, Will Lankshear
Key events
- 54' · Goal · Will Lankshear (Oxford United)
- 56' · Goal · Gregory Leigh (West Brom)
- 62' · Substitution · Jayson Molumby for Ousmane Diakite (West Brom)
- 62' · Substitution · Aune Selland Heggebø for Josh Maja (West Brom)
- 70' · Goal · Aune Selland Heggebø (West Brom)
- 72' · Substitution · Luke Harris for Nik Prelec (Oxford United)
- 72' · Substitution · Will Vaulks for Przemyslaw Placheta (Oxford United)
- 78' · Substitution · Samuel Iling-Junior for Karlan Grant (West Brom)
- 78' · Substitution · Stanley Mills for Filip Krastev (Oxford United)
- 80' · Substitution · Siriki Dembele for Brian De Keersmaecker (Oxford United)
- 87' · Substitution · Krystian Bielik for Alfie Gilchrist (West Brom)
- 88' · Substitution · Toby Collyer for Michael Johnston (West Brom)
- 90'+4 · Substitution · Louie Sibley for Gregory Leigh (Oxford United)
All-time head-to-head
12 league meetings since 1993: West Brom 4, draws 3, Oxford United 5.
Questions
Who won West Brom vs Oxford United?
West Brom won, 2-1 (Championship) on Sat, 8 Nov 2025.
When and where is West Brom vs Oxford United?
Sat, 8 Nov 2025, 15:00 UTC at The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, Championship.
What is the head-to-head record between West Brom and Oxford United?
In 12 league meetings since 1993: West Brom 4 wins, 3 draws, Oxford United 5 wins (goals 17-17).