Oxford United is pushing for promotion to the Championship.

What happened?

The team had a bright start last season but struggled after Christmas, leading to the sacking of Manager Karl Robinson in February. Liam Manning took over and guided the team to safety, but he left for Bristol City after just 29 games. Des Buckingham, an Oxford-born coach, has returned to the club to lead the promotion charge.

Why it matters for Oxford United

The team is currently third in League One, six points behind leaders Portsmouth. Their new-look squad, featuring signings like Ruben Rodrigues and Josh McEachran, is performing well. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 22nd in Championship, 44 pts, 10W-14D-18L from 42 games | | Recent form | WDDLD | | Last result | Millwall 2-0 Oxford United (2026-05-02) | | Next fixture | vs Aldershot Town (away, 2026-07-21) |

What comes next?

Oxford United has plans for a new £100million stadium, which is expected to be ready for the 2026-27 season. The team hopes to increase revenue by £4m a year with the new stadium. Chief executive Tim Williams aims to make Oxford United the best-run football club in the EFL.