Statistical Preview: Oxford United vs. Sheffield Wednesday

On Saturday, Oxford United will host Sheffield Wednesday at the Kassam, aiming to reverse their decline in the league standings. Having secured only one victory in their last 14 league matches, The Us are currently just one point above the bottom of the table, although 16 of their total 18 points have been earned on home turf. Sheffield Wednesday, known as The Owls, experienced their first defeat in five games against Blackburn on Tuesday. A victory in the upcoming match could see them re-enter the top 10 positions. Oxford United has maintained an unbeaten record in their last six league encounters against Sheffield Wednesday, with three wins and three draws, a streak that began after a 3-0 loss in April 1988. Following a period between 1980 and 1988 where Sheffield Wednesday won three out of four away league matches against Oxford United (with one loss), they have subsequently been unable to secure a victory in any of their last three visits, recording two draws and one defeat. After commencing the 2024-25 season with victories in their initial three home league fixtures, Oxford United has managed only one win in their subsequent seven home games, which include four draws and two losses. Since the beginning of October, Sheffield Wednesday has recorded more away victories than any other Championship team, with a record of four wins, one draw, and one loss. Furthermore, they have secured four wins in their last five away matches, surpassing the three wins achieved in their preceding nine away fixtures. In 2024, Sheffield Wednesday has accumulated nine away league wins. The last time they achieved 10 or more away victories in a single year in the Championship was in 2006, when they recorded 10 wins. Sandi Toksvig will be accompanied by Gyles Brandreth, Lulu, Emmanuel Sonubi, and Alan Davies. Opportunities are available to sing along to tracks by Queen, Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi, Katy Perry, and other artists. Ben Fogle and Kate Humble are returning for the celebratory events at Longleat Safari Park. Topics range from microplastics found in air, soil, and waterways, to the volume of food waste observed during this period of the year. © 2024 BBC. The BBC disclaims responsibility for the content of external websites. Information regarding our policy on external linking is available.