Oxford United host Stevenage in the FA Cup first round on Saturday aiming to extend their formidable unbeaten record at the Kassam Stadium. The League One side are third in the standings with 26 points from 13 games and have not lost at home all season.
They are unbeaten in their last seven home matches, winning four and drawing three while conceding only four goals. Their recent form reads WDWDW, with the latest result a 2-0 victory over Reading last Tuesday. Gatlin O Donkor and Mo Missanga scored in that win, which kept Oxford three points behind leaders Huddersfield. Mark Harris, the club's top scorer with six goals this season, netted the equaliser in the 1-1 draw at Barnsley. Oxford have kept five clean sheets and failed to score only once across the campaign.
The club's injury list remains a consideration for team selection.
Stevenage's away struggles
Stevenage arrive in 16th place in League One, having taken just one win from six away trips this term. They have drawn three and lost two on the road, scoring blanks in four of their away fixtures. Their last away game was a 2-2 draw at Leicester on 31 October. Their overall form has been inconsistent, with just two wins in their last ten matches across all competitions.
Head-to-head record
Oxford United hold a clear recent advantage in this fixture. The sides have met three times in recent League One seasons, with Oxford unbeaten. They won 2-1 at Stevenage in August, following a 3-1 away win and a 1-1 draw in the 2023-24 campaign. Stevenage have not won any of the three encounters.
After this cup tie, Oxford's next fixture in League One is away to Peterborough on 14 November. The FA Cup first round tie at the Kassam Stadium kicks off at 3pm on Saturday 7 November.
