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Oxford vs Burton Match Summary
Competition | English League One |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 12 September 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Oxford, The Kassam Stadium |
Two in-form sides collide in Oxford vs Burton, an English League One fixture at the Kassam Stadium where our Oxford vs Burton prediction sees the hosts fancied to edge a lively one.
Oxford arrive off a stunning 4-0 away win at Leicester City, with Mark Harris grabbing a brace and Mo Missanga also on the scoresheet. It is the U's first home league game in nearly a month.
Burton have been the surprise package of the season, drawing 2-2 at home with Cambridge United last time out. Finn Delap and Curtis Tilt found the net as the Brewers held firm.
Oxford have won their last four home matches against Burton in all competitions, and the sample points firmly towards goals when these two meet.
Oxford vs Burton Form
Oxford have lost just one of their first four League One matches, capped by that eye-catching 4-0 win at Leicester where Mark Harris struck twice. There have been over 2.5 goals in each of their last four League One games, and this is a side built to attack down the wings and finish their chances, with the direct Siriki Dembélé a real threat from the left.
Burton have been stubborn and dangerous, unbeaten in 10 of their last 11 League One matches and losing only one of their last five. The Brewers sit sixth for form after a 2-2 draw with Cambridge United, with over 2.5 goals landing in each of their last four League One outings. Kyran Lofthouse has provided assists in three of his last four appearances.
Oxford vs Burton Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Oxford: A. Emakhu (Injured/out), R. Roosken (Injured/out), J. Jin-Woo (Injured/out)
Burton: T. Kalinauskas (Injured/out), M. Dennis (Injured/out)
Oxford
Mo Missanga and Mark Harris keep their places after strong showings against Leicester. Aaron Ramsey could recall left-back Jack Currie for the visit of Burton. Jamie Cumming returned to the bench against Leicester following a short injury lay-off.
Burton
Gary Bowyer could make one change on Saturday, recalling Will Collar in midfield. Brighton loanee Mark O'Mahony should make the bench after missing out against Cambridge United.
Oxford vs Burton Predicted Lineup
Oxford
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Eastwood; Spencer, Helik, Brown, Currie; McDonnell, Brannagan; Missanga, Andrews, Dembélé; Harris
Burton
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Addai; Delap, Tilt, Sibbick; Lofthouse, Collar, Krubally, Armer; Chauke, Webster; Vickers
Oxford vs Burton Key Stats & Match Facts
Oxford have won their last four home matches against Burton in all competitions.
Oxford have scored 2+ goals in 9 out of 10 matches vs Burton (League One).
There have been 3+ goals scored in 9 of the last 10 meetings between Oxford and Burton (League One).
Burton are undefeated in 10 of their last 11 matches in League One.
There have been over 2.5 goals in each of Oxford's and Burton's last four League One games.
Oxford vs Burton Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: The hosts are favourites here and the head-to-head backs them up, but Burton's stubborn form means goals at both ends look on the cards. We fancy a 2-1 Oxford win, with our Oxford vs Burton best bets built around that scoreline. Oxford are 9/10 with Betfred in the Win Market.
Best Bets
Back Siriki Dembélé in the Anytime Goalscorer market to score for Oxford against Burton. With Oxford projected as home favourites to net around 1.61 goals, Dembélé's berth on the left wing makes him a live threat, and the numbers hand him a healthy scoring probability and strong value.
Back Ciaron Brown in the Player Shots On Target market to register Over 0.5 shots on target. Burton are notably vulnerable defending set pieces, and starting centre-back Brown is a genuine aerial target from those situations, giving him a real look at testing the goalkeeper.
Oxford vs Burton Bet Builder
Our Oxford vs Burton bet builder tips lean on the home side's edge, backing Oxford to win, Mark Harris to score anytime and both teams to find the net.
Oxford win: the U's have won their last four home matches against Burton in all competitions and lost only one of their opening four League One games.
Mark Harris anytime scorer: the centre-forward is set to lead the Oxford line and bagged a brace in the 4-0 win at Leicester.
Both teams to score: this has landed in five of Burton's last five matches, and the Brewers carry a genuine threat going forward.
Goals galore: Oxford have scored 2+ goals in 9 out of 10 matches vs Burton in League One, so this treble suits a lively fixture.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 21/4 and is as short as 3.93/1 elsewhere.
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Oxford vs Burton Talking Points
Oxford's front line is doing the damage, with 18-year-old academy graduate Mo Missanga scoring his first professional senior goal and adding an assist in the 4-0 win at Leicester City. Burton will not fold easily, though, as club captain Curtis Tilt showed with his 88th-minute equaliser to rescue a 2-2 draw at Cambridge United. Oxford's attacking down the wings meets a Burton side who steal the ball well but leak from set pieces, and with over 2.5 goals landing in each team's last four League One games, this fixture points towards an open, entertaining afternoon at the Kassam.
Oxford vs Burton Predictions FAQs
When is the Oxford vs Burton English League One game?
The match takes place on Saturday 12 September 2026, kicking off at 15:00 UK time.
Where is Oxford vs Burton being played?
The match will be played at The Kassam Stadium in Oxford.
What competition is Oxford vs Burton in?
Oxford vs Burton is an English League One fixture.
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