English
Oxford United Upsets Ipswich in Tight Match
Oxford, England – In a game where possession wasn’t everything, Oxford United secured a significant victory over Ipswich Town at the Kassam Stadium. Under the watchful eye of referee Matt Donohue, the home team capitalized on their opportunities to prevail in this Championship Round 18 match.
Oxford United took the lead in the 24th minute with a goal from M. Harris, following a play with no apparent assist. Ipswich responded in the 53rd minute with a goal by L. Davis, assisted by M. Nunez, leveling the score. However, Oxford United regained the lead in the 77th minute with a goal from P. Placheta, who received the assist from B. De Keersmaecker, sealing the final score in favor of the home team.
Despite having only 27% possession and taking 13 shots, 8 of them on target, Oxford United demonstrated efficiency. Ipswich, with 73% possession and 18 shots (7 on target), could not translate their dominance into more goals. The match, part of the 2025 Championship season, saw Oxford United commit 13 fouls, while Ipswich only committed 5. Neither team received yellow or red cards. Oxford United had 3 corners in their favor and Ipswich 6.
Final score: Oxford United 2 – Ipswich 1
Substitutions oxford united: at minute 62 M. Harris came in and W. Lankshear went out., at minute 62 S. Mills came in and P. Placheta went out., at minute 76 F. Krastev came in and T. Goodrham went out., at minute 76 L. Harris came in and O. ter Haar Romeny went out.
Substitutions ipswich: at minute 70 J. Philogene came in and J. Clarke went out., at minute 71 D. Furlong came in and A. Young went out., at minute 71 G. Hirst came in and C. Akpom went out., at minute 84 A. Matusiwa came in and I. Azon went out., at minute 84 S. W. Egeli came in and K. McAteer went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Oxford United
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