Oxford United have named an unchanged starting lineup for their League One fixture against Burton Albion this afternoon. The side is identical to the one that secured a 3-0 victory over the Brewers just last week.
Simon Eastwood continues in goal behind a back line of Ciaron Brown, Kyle Andrews, Michal Helik and Peter Kioso. The midfield trio of Cameron Brannagan, Mark Harris and Josh McDonnell is retained, with Siriki Dembele and Mo Missanga supporting Gatlin O'Donkor in attack. Missanga makes his first start at the Kassam Stadium.
Head Coach Des Buckingham has kept faith with the group after a strong run of form. Oxford United sit fifth in the table with 10 points from their opening five matches, their recent results reading WWLWD. The comprehensive win at Burton last Saturday, with goals from Dembele, Louie Sibley and O'Donkor, provided a significant boost.
"Oxford United are back at home for the first time since the opening day of the season, facing Burton Albion," said the club's match preview. The U's will be looking to secure their third league win of the campaign and climb the standings.
On the bench are Jamie Cumming, Elliott Long, Tyler Goodrham, Sibley, Stephan Snowden, James Currie and Oisin Smyth. The match kicks off at 3pm at the Kassam Stadium. Attention then turns to a top-of-the-table clash against fourth-placed Cambridge United at home next Saturday.
Background and full detail: Oxford United Football Club
Oxford United host Cambridge United at the Kassam Stadium on Saturday, 19 September 2026. The U's, fifth in League One with 10 points, are on a two-game winning run. Their last starting XI against Burton Albion featured Ben Spencer at left-back, with Kai Andrews in midfield. The club's official preview data confirms the 14:00 UTC kick-off for this top-of-the-table clash. Oxford's recent form reads WWLWD, having scored 12 goals this season.
