Oxford United Away Match: Preview and Key Insights

Bristol City is set to clash with Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium on Saturday, January 16th. This match is a fixture in the Sky Bet Championship. Last week, Bristol City secured an impressive 5-1 victory against Watford in the Third Round of the Emirates FA Cup. Emil Riis stood out with his first career hat-trick, supported by goals from Anis Mehmeti and Rob Atkison.

Riis is currently the leading scorer for Bristol City this season, with 10 goals. Mehmeti and Scott Twine trail closely behind, with eight and seven goals, respectively. Despite their recent victory, Bristol City faced a setback with a 2-0 league defeat against Preston North End. Presently, they sit in 10th place, just two points away from the playoff spots. Winning this match could elevate them back into contention for promotion.

In terms of team news, Bristol City will miss Ross McCrorie and Joe Williams due to suspensions. However, Radek Vítek has recovered from injury and is available for selection. Fans interested in watching the match can catch it on Robins TV, which broadcasts in several international territories, including the Czech Republic, South Korea, and across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Oxford United Overview

On the other side, Oxford United will play under new management this weekend. Matt Bloomfield has recently taken charge after Gary Rowett’s departure. Bloomfield previously managed Colchester United and spent time at Wycombe Wanderers and Luton Town. He was appointed the U’s Head Coach on January 9th and now leads a team struggling at 23rd in the league table.

Oxford United has had a challenging season, with only five league victories to date. They have yet to achieve consecutive wins and come off two narrow defeats against Swansea City and Ipswich Town. Recently, they did manage to secure a spot in the Fourth Round of the Emirates FA Cup by defeating Milton Keynes Dons on penalties.

• Formation Year: 1893
• Stadium: Kassam Stadium
• Team Nickname: The U’s
• Current Manager: Matt Bloomfield
• Last Season Finish: 17th

Match Details

The match will take place on Saturday, January 16th, at 3 PM (local time) at the Kassam Stadium. The officiating team includes referee Tim Robinson and assistants Simon Long and Akil Howson, with Marin Coy serving as the fourth official.

Player Spotlight: Cameron Brannagan

Cameron Brannagan, the club captain of Oxford United, began his football journey at top academies, including Manchester City and United. He later joined Liverpool’s youth setup. Brannagan made his Premier League debut with Liverpool and had a loan spell at Fleetwood Town before signing with Oxford United in January 2018.

Since then, he has become a key player, earning the Players’ Player of the Year Award in the 2018/19 season. Brannagan has been instrumental in Oxford’s recent success, helping the team achieve promotion to the Championship. This season, he has scored four goals and made one assist, contributing significantly to the squad.

Head-to-Head: Bristol City vs. Oxford United

As Bristol City and Oxford United prepare to face each other, both teams will be keen to capitalize on this opportunity to secure vital points in the championship race.