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Oxford United most-used starting XI50 MATCHES

Oxford United's most-used starting XI last season, across 50 official matches, was Cumming in goal, Helik, Brown, Long, Currie, Spencer and Vaulks across the back, and Lankshear leading the line. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

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Team news

  • No longer available: Lankshear.
  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 23 of the last 30 matches.

Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Oxford United last season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

OXF
Oxford United
OXF
Est. 1893
The Kassam Stadium
Kit
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L1
Matt Bloomfield, Oxford United manager
Head Coach
Matt Bloomfield
Since Aug 2025
Transfers
In· 4
  • Roosken from HeraclesTransferJun '26
  • Kent from HeartsFree agentJun '26
  • FerdinanReturn from loanJun '26
  • Sibley from BradfordReturn from loanJun '26
Out· 8
  • Avest to Willem IIFree agentJul '26
  • Płacheta to AustinFree agentJul '26
  • Romeny to Fortuna SittardLoanJul '26
  • PrelecTransferJul '26
  • Negru to Swindon TownFree agentJun '26
  • Findlay to HeartsFree agentJun '26
  • Ingram to West BromTransferJun '26
  • Makosso to LutonReturn from loanJun '26
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 23 of last 30
4-2-3-1
77%
3-4-2-1
13%
5-4-1
3%
3-4-1-2
3%

Last Season's Most Common Oxford United XI

Based on 50 official matches last season

Players who have since left are flagged below. We switch to this season’s XI once enough matches are played.

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups last season.

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Oxford United

Who started Oxford United's last match?
Oxford United's starting XI on 2 May 2026 in the Championship (4-2-3-1): J. Cumming, H. ter Avest, M. Helik, C. Brown, B. Spencer, W. Vaulks, Y. E. Konak, S. Mills, J. Donley, A. Emakhu, W. Lankshear.
What was Oxford United's last result?
Oxford United lost to Millwall 0–2 on 2 May 2026.
When did Oxford United last win?
Oxford United last won on 25 Apr 2026, beating Sheffield Wednesday 4–1.
Who takes penalties for Oxford United?
C. Brannagan has taken the most penalties for Oxford United in the 2025/26 season, scoring 2 of 2.
Who has made the most starts for Oxford United in the 2025-26 season?
J. Cumming leads with 47 starts for Oxford United across all competitions in the 2025-26 season.
What formation does Oxford United use most often?
Oxford United have used a 4-2-3-1 in 30 of their 50 matches in the 2025-26 season.
Which Oxford United goalkeeper has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
J. Cumming has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Oxford United in the 2025-26 season, starting 47 matches.
Which Oxford United defender has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
M. Helik has made the most starts as defender for Oxford United in the 2025-26 season, starting 44 matches.
Which Oxford United midfielder has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
C. Brannagan has made the most starts as midfielder for Oxford United in the 2025-26 season, starting 40 matches.
Which Oxford United forward has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
W. Lankshear has made the most starts as forward for Oxford United in the 2025-26 season, starting 37 matches.
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