Oxford United will travel to Broadhall Way on Saturday 22 August 2026 for their first League One away fixture, looking to translate a 63% possession opening draw into a win. The match, part of the 2026/27 campaign, kicks off at 3:00pm and follows a 2-0 loss to Millwall on 2 May.
What does this mean for Oxford United?
Oxford United’s recent form shows a team still finding its rhythm. Their last five games record 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with the most recent two defeats. In the final 2025 Championship table they finished 22nd, 47 points behind the leaders, with 11 wins, 14 draws and 21 losses from 46 matches. The club has scored 45 goals and conceded 59, a -14 goal difference that highlights defensive frailties.
The new season’s opening match against MK Dons ended in a draw after an injury-time equaliser, and possession was a key metric: Oxford held 63% of the ball. The club will look to build on that control against Stevenage, who finished sixth in League One last season and reached the play-off semi-finals.
How Stevenage stacks up for the clash
Stevenage, nicknamed ‘The Boro’, play at Broadhall Way and were founded in 1976. They earned their first Football League promotion in 2010 and finished sixth in 2025/26, losing to Stockport County in the play-off semi-finals. Their manager, Alex Revell, a former striker with over 450 league appearances, has been in charge since May 2024. Revell’s side has a young goalkeeper, Filip Marschall, who won both Player of the Season and Young Player awards in 2025/26.
Stevenage’s opening game of the current campaign was a 1-1 draw with Burton Albion, decided by an injury-time goal from Olly Sanderson, a 22-year-old former Fulham academy graduate.
Injury updates and squad depth
Oxford United are missing Frankie Kent, Ruben Roosken and Jin Woo Jeon due to injury. Academy graduate Mo Missanga and Gatlin O'Donkor are pushing for starting roles after useful appearances against MK Dons. The squad’s depth will be tested as the club prepares for a week of fixtures.
The club’s new Third Kit, part of the ‘Culture Inspires’ series, will be worn for the Stevenage match. Dominated by navy blue with a bright yellow horizontal chest band outlined in white, the kit also features yellow and white details on shoulders, sleeves and cuffs.
What fans need to know about the match day
Tickets can be collected from the Away Ticket Office next to the Club Shop in the West Stand or purchased on the day, with match-day sales being card only. Audio streaming is available for UK audiences with a Monthly or Seasonal Audio Pass, while video passes are offered to international viewers. Live updates will be posted on the official Oxford United App, X (@OUFCOfficial) and Instagram (@OUFCOfficial).
For more details on fixtures and the current squad, check our fixtures and squad pages. The club’s performance data can be found on the stats page, and the latest standings are available on the standings page.
Oxford United’s upcoming clash with Stevenage is a chance to regain momentum after a shaky start. The team will need to tighten their defence and convert possession into goals to move away from the bottom of the table and close the 48-point gap to Coventry.
