Statistical Preview: Oxford United vs. Hull City

Oxford United will host Hull City on Tuesday, aiming to secure their first victory in nine Championship fixtures. Their current run includes five draws and three defeats, following a 1-0 home win against Stoke on September 14. Hull City, known as the Tigers, arrive at the Kassam Stadium without a win in their last five outings, having recorded three draws and two losses. Notably, their previous three matches have all concluded with a 1-1 scoreline. Oxford United maintains an unbeaten record in their last 13 home league encounters with Hull City, comprising eight wins and five draws. Their last home defeat to Hull City occurred in November 1975, with a 3-2 score. The upcoming fixture marks the first occasion Oxford and Hull have competed in the second tier of English football since March 1991, when the U’s secured a 1-0 victory. Oxford has not achieved a league victory in a midweek fixture since their 4-2 win against Wigan in February. In the five subsequent midweek matches, they have drawn three and lost two. Hull has secured only two wins in their previous seven away league fixtures, alongside two draws and three defeats. Furthermore, they remain winless in their last five league matches played away against newly promoted teams, with two draws and three losses in that sequence. This season, six of Hull’s eight away league goals have been scored in the second half. Their sole instance of scoring within the first 45 minutes of an away match this season occurred last month against QPR.