Our prediction for this Championship match:
Oxford United
Match Time & Date:
9 August 2025
15:00
Prediction: 0-1
Portsmouth
Oxford United will look to kickstart the new Championship campaign in style when they take on Portsmouth on Saturday afternoon. The Yellows rolled over Malaga 3-0 in their last warm-up game, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry against a very solid Portsmouth side. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Mark Harris, who scored six goals in the Championship last term.
The Pompey, on the other hand, have signed the likes of Adrian Segecic, Luke Le Roux, John Swift, and Mark Kosznovszky in the summer transfer window. Given Portsmouth’s excellent preseason and recent wins over Oxford United, away win should be considered. In their last meeting at Kassam Stadium, Portsmouth defeated Oxford United 1-0 and we predict that history is going to repeat itself. There are no fresh injury worries in the away 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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