Oxford United finished 22nd in the Championship with 47 points from 46 games.

What happened to Oxford United?

The team's relegation to League One provides an opportunity for forgotten players to step up. Matt Bloomfield's U's will return to the third division after a two-year stint in the Championship.

Who are the key players?

Tyler Goodrham, an Oxford United academy product, shone in his last League One season, scoring eight goals and registering four assists in 40 appearances. Aidomo Emakhu found form in the last few Championship fixtures and will relish the opportunity to play consistently in League One. Jeon Jin-woo joined in January from the Korean league and has the opportunity to adjust to the English game.

What comes next for Oxford United?

The team will face Aldershot Town on 2026-07-21 in their next fixture. With a pre-season under their belt, players like Goodrham, Emakhu, and Jin-woo have the chance to take League One by storm. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 22nd | | Points | 47 | | Recent form | LWLLW | | Next fixture | vs Aldershot Town (away, 2026-07-21) | Oxford United fans are yet to see the best of Emakhu, who recently made his first senior international appearance for the Republic of Ireland. The team has maintained a good core of players ready for next season, with work to be done to trim the fat of the squad. Goodrham has the opportunity to lock down the attacking midfielder position after the departure of Jamie Donley. Jin-woo has the chance to rise to the challenge of League One with a pre-season under his belt. The last result for Oxford United was a 2-0 loss to Millwall on 2026-05-02. The team will look to bounce back from this loss in their next season in League One.