Our prediction for this Championship match:
Oxford United
Match Time & Date:
18/01/2025
16:00
Prediction: 1-1
Blackburn Rovers
Having shared the spoils with Plymouth in a postponed fixture, Oxford United will look to return to winning ways in the Championship when they face Blackburn Rovers on Matchday 27. The Yellows are undefeated in the previous five league matches and they must be high on confidence ahead of Saturday’s showdown. Sam Long picked up a knock in the midweek draw, with fellow defender Jordan Thorniley being ready to step up.
The Riversiders, on the other hand, aim to build on a thrilling 3-0 win over Portsmouth, but with Oxford United being tough to beat at home, a close encounter is on the cards. Senegal forward Makhtar Gueye is pushing for a start after scoring as a substitute in the midweek triumph, while all Carter, Ohashi, Pickering, Sigurdsson, Travis, and Wharton remain on the sidelines with injuries for the visiting team.
Highlighted Team (Oxford United):
Oxford United are one of the oldest clubs in the League One as they were founded back in 1893. However, Oxford United adopted their current name 67 years later and have been playing under it ever since.
Over the years the Yellows have built a great rivalry with Swindon Town and there have always been fireworks in clashes between the two sides. Oxford United play home matches at Kassam Stadium, the venue with the capacity of 12,500. The stadium was built in 1997 and has been Oxford United’s home ground ever since. The Boys from Up the Hill are well known for their yellow and blue colours, but they play their away games in dark blue (with a little yellow) or black kits.
Oxford’s player with the most league appearances is John Shuker, playing 478 games for the club from 1962 to 1977. On the other hand, Jim Magilton is the club’s most capped player in internationals, playing 18 games for Northern Ireland.
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