Our prediction for this Championship match:
All eyes will be on Kassam Stadium when Oxford United and Plymouth square off against each other in the relegation six-pointer on Sunday afternoon. The Yellows desperately needed a win against Cardiff City and they managed to get one, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence. With no fresh injury worries to report, Gary Rowett is unlikely to make changes to the team that defeated the Bluebirds on Boxing Day.
The Pilgrims, on the other hand, suffered a heavy 4-0 loss to Coventry on Thursday and, as a result, manager Wayne Rooney is on the verge of losing his job. Given Plymouth’s poor away record in the 2024/2025 season, we predict that the hosts are going to pick up all three points from the match. To make things even worse for Rooney’s team, midfielder Callum Wright misses the last game of the year through suspension.
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.