Oxford United (W) 3-1 Middlesbrough (W)
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Oxford United (W) won: Oxford United (W) 3-1 Middlesbrough (W) in the England, Women's FA Cup - 4th Round (Round 1/16) on Sun, 18 Jan 2026 at The MGroup Stadium, Oxford, Oxfordshire. Oxford United (W) goals: Maisy Barker 85', Riva Casley 90', Holly Manders 90'+4. Middlesbrough (W) goals: Becky Ferguson 73'. Expected goals: 0.85-0.73. Possession: 55-45. Player of the match: Holly Manders (8.3).
Match report
Oxford United (W) beat Middlesbrough (W) 3-1
Oxford United (W) came from behind to beat Middlesbrough (W) 3-1 at The MGroup Stadium on Sunday 18 January in the England, Women's FA Cup - 4th Round.
Becky Ferguson put Middlesbrough (W) ahead on 73' (0-1), Maisy Barker levelled for Oxford United (W) on 85' (1-1), Riva Casley restored Oxford United (W)'s lead on 90' (2-1) and Holly Manders made it 3-1 on 90+4'.
Riva Casley's 90' strike proved decisive.
Oxford United (W) had 55% of the ball, shots were 12-12 (4-3 on target) and expected goals finished 0.85-0.73.
Holly Manders (Oxford United Women) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 477. Referee: Feiruz Abdullahi.
Match stats
| Oxford United (W) | Middlesbrough (W) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 55 | 45 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.85 | 0.73 |
| Total shots | 12 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 23 | 14 |
| Big chances | 0 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 254 (69%) | 197 (63%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 6 | 2 |
| Total shots | 12 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 4 |
Lineups
Oxford United (W) (4-4-2): Beth Wookey, Nicola Gibson, Naomi Bedeau, Shaunna Jenkins, Maisy Barker, Nicole Barrett, Kate Wiseman, Grace Palmer, Ruby Sealey, Holly Manders, Emma Thompson
Middlesbrough (W) (4-2-3-1): Megan Borthwick, Olivia Watt, Abby Towers, Ellen Packham, Grace Boyes, Millie Bell, Keira Skelton, Lauren Robson, Niyah Dunbar, Sarah Burn, Becky Ferguson
Key events
- 15' · Yellow card · Maisy Barker (Oxford United (W))
- 65' · Yellow card · Grace Boyes (Middlesbrough (W))
- 73' · Goal · Becky Ferguson (Middlesbrough (W))
- 75' · Substitution · Armani Maxwell for Lauren Robson (Middlesbrough (W))
- 81' · Substitution · Shelly Provan for Ruby Sealey (Oxford United (W))
- 81' · Substitution · Riva Casley for Shaunna Jenkins (Oxford United (W))
- 85' · Goal · Maisy Barker (Oxford United (W))
- 90' · Goal · Riva Casley (Oxford United (W))
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Erin Nelson for Millie Bell (Middlesbrough (W))
- 90'+4 · Goal · Holly Manders (Oxford United (W))
- 90'+8 · Substitution · Ellie-Mae Richardson for Holly Manders (Oxford United (W))
- 90'+10 · Yellow card · Niyah Dunbar (Middlesbrough (W))
All-time head-to-head
8 league meetings since 1994: Oxford United (W) 0, draws 3, Middlesbrough (W) 5.
Oxford United (W) vs Middlesbrough (W): full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Oxford United (W) vs Middlesbrough (W)?
Oxford United (W) won, 3-1 (England, Women's FA Cup - 4th Round) on Sun, 18 Jan 2026.
When and where is Oxford United (W) vs Middlesbrough (W)?
Sun, 18 Jan 2026, 13:00 UTC at The MGroup Stadium, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, Women's FA Cup - 4th Round.
What is the head-to-head record between Oxford United (W) and Middlesbrough (W)?
In 8 league meetings since 1994: Oxford United (W) 0 wins, 3 draws, Middlesbrough (W) 5 wins (goals 8-20).