Oxford United is set to face Stoke City on Wednesday night. The U's are on a winless run of five games, sitting five points away from safety.

What's at stake for Oxford United?

Oxford United's recent form has been a concern, with a record of 2W-0D-3L in their last five games. They have scored 45 goals this season, but conceded 59, resulting in a -14 goal difference.

Key stats and head-to-head

Stoke City has lost half of their midweek league games this season, but they did win the reverse fixture against Oxford United. Oxford United has not scored more than once in any of their last six league games against Stoke, netting just three goals in total. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 22nd in Championship, 47 pts, 11W-14D-21L from 46 games | | Recent form | LWLLW | | Goals this season | 45 scored, 59 conceded |

What comes next for Oxford United?

After the match against Stoke City, Oxford United will face Aldershot Town on July 21, 2026, in their next fixture. The team is currently 48 points behind leaders Coventry, making every match crucial in their bid to move up the table. Their last result was a 2-0 loss to Millwall on May 2, 2026, which has added to the pressure to perform.