English
Oxford United pulled off an upset against Sunderland at The Kassam Stadium in Oxford, Oxfordshire, winning 2-0. Despite Sunderland dominating possession with 69%, Oxford United proved more clinical in front of goal. Goals from Brandon Nelson (29′) and Matty Helik (48′) secured the victory. Oxford United’s indiscipline was evident, accumulating three yellow cards (Goodrham, Rodrigues, and Vaulks), while Sunderland only received one (Mepham). Oxford United registered 17 shots with 4 on target, compared to Sunderland’s 10 shots, none of which found the target. Sunderland’s possession advantage ultimately failed to translate into goals.
Substitutions sunderland: at minute 70 D. Cirkin came in and L. F. Hjelde went out., at minute 70 T. Watson came in and P. Roberts went out., at minute 79 A. Browne came in and E. Le Fee went out., at minute 79 S. Abdul Samed came in and D. Neil went out.
Substitutions oxford united: at minute 73 M. Phillips came in and P. Placheta went out., at minute 73 A. Matos came in and R. Rodrigues went out., at minute 79 H. ter Avest came in and S. Long went out., at minute 88 J. Bennett came in and M. Harris went out., at minute 88 E. Moore came in and G. Leigh went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Oxford United
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