Stevenage 1-2 Oxford United
Updated
Oxford United won: Stevenage 1-2 Oxford United in the League One (Round 2) on Sat, 22 Aug 2026 at SPORTA Arena, Stevenage, Hertfordshire. Stevenage goals: Jordan Roberts 90'+8. Oxford United goals: Gatlin O'Donkor 67', Cameron Brannagan 87' (pen). Expected goals: 1.12-1.36. Possession: 46-54. Player of the match: Gatlin O'Donkor (7.9).
Match report
Oxford United beat Stevenage 2-1
Oxford United narrowly beat Stevenage 2-1 away from home at SPORTA Arena on Saturday 22 August in the League One.
Gatlin O'Donkor put Oxford United ahead on 67' (0-1), Cameron Brannagan made it 0-2 from the penalty spot on 87' and Jordan Roberts pulled one back for Stevenage on 90+8' (1-2).
Cameron Brannagan's 87' strike proved decisive.
Stevenage had 46% of the ball, shots were 14-12 (3-5 on target) and expected goals finished 1.12-1.36.
Gatlin O'Donkor (Oxford United) was player of the match with a 7.9 rating.
Attendance: 4,112. Referee: James Oldham.
Match stats
| Stevenage | Oxford United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 46 | 54 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.12 | 1.36 |
| Total shots | 14 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 35 | 11 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 178 (63%) | 245 (71%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 4 |
| Corners | 6 | 6 |
| Total shots | 14 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 6 |
Lineups
Stevenage (3-4-1-2): Filip Marschall, Terence Vancooten, Carl Piergianni, Lewis Freestone, Jasper Pattenden, Louis Thompson, Daniel Phillips, Saxon Earley, Dan Kemp, Jamie Reid, Josh Magennis
Oxford United (4-2-3-1): Jamie Cumming, Peter Kioso, Michal Helik, Ciaron Brown, Jack Currie, Jamie McDonnell, Cameron Brannagan, Aidomo Emakhu, Louie Sibley, Siriki Dembélé, Mark Harris
Key events
- 9' · Substitution · Simon Eastwood for Jamie Cumming (Oxford United)
- 15' · Yellow card · Michal Helik (Oxford United)
- 33' · Substitution · Jordan Houghton for Jasper Pattenden (Stevenage)
- 56' · Yellow card · Lewis Freestone (Stevenage)
- 60' · Yellow card · Cameron Brannagan (Oxford United)
- 65' · Substitution · Gatlin O'Donkor for Louie Sibley (Oxford United)
- 65' · Substitution · Stanley Mills for Siriki Dembélé (Oxford United)
- 67' · Goal · Gatlin O'Donkor (Oxford United)
- 72' · Substitution · Terry Taylor for Louis Thompson (Stevenage)
- 72' · Substitution · Phoenix Patterson for Saxon Earley (Stevenage)
- 76' · Yellow card · Mark Harris (Oxford United)
- 80' · Substitution · Jordan Roberts for Daniel Phillips (Stevenage)
- 80' · Substitution · Oliver Sanderson for Jamie Reid (Stevenage)
- 87' · Goal · Cameron Brannagan (Oxford United)
- 88' · Substitution · Brodie Spencer for Jack Currie (Oxford United)
- 88' · Substitution · Tyler Goodrham for Mark Harris (Oxford United)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · Stanley Mills (Oxford United)
- 90'+8 · Goal · Jordan Roberts (Stevenage)
All-time head-to-head
17 league meetings since 2006: Stevenage 2, draws 8, Oxford United 7.
Questions
Who won Stevenage vs Oxford United?
Oxford United won, 1-2 (League One) on Sat, 22 Aug 2026.
When and where is Stevenage vs Oxford United?
Sat, 22 Aug 2026, 14:00 UTC at SPORTA Arena, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Stevenage and Oxford United?
In 17 league meetings since 2006: Stevenage 2 wins, 8 draws, Oxford United 7 wins (goals 14-25).