Wycombe Wanderers will make their first trip to Oxford United's Kassam Stadium in over three years next Saturday, renewing a local League One rivalry. The fixture on 21 November sees both sides aiming to build on recent positive form.
Wycombe currently sit 13th in the table with 18 points from 13 matches, having recorded four wins and six draws so far this season. They head into the game on the back of a 2-0 win over Accrington Stanley last weekend, a result that extended their recent unbeaten run to five games across all competitions. The Chairboys' next assignment is a home game against league leaders Huddersfield Town on Saturday 21 November, a key test before the Oxford trip. The team's top scorer this season is Jayden Wareham, who has netted six goals in nine appearances.
Recent form
Their last five results include victories over Burton Albion and Notts County, alongside draws with AFC Wimbledon and Cambridge United. The team's recent performances have been built on a solid defensive foundation, conceding only three goals in those five matches. Oxford United, managed by Aaron Ramsey, present a formidable challenge, having won four of their last five games, including a 4-0 thrashing of Cheltenham Town. The U's have scored 12 goals during that strong run of form.
Historical edge
The historical record gives Wycombe reason for confidence. Since the first meeting in 1994, the two clubs have faced each other 35 times, with Wycombe winning 14, Oxford 10, and 11 matches drawn. More significantly, Wycombe are unbeaten in their last seven encounters with the U's, a run comprising four wins and three draws. Their most recent meeting was a 2-2 draw at Adams Park in October 2023.
With a large contingent of away supporters expected, the stage is set for a compelling contest. The full run of upcoming fixtures shows a busy period for Wycombe as they approach the festive schedule, with matches against promotion-chasing sides like Bolton Wanderers and Portsmouth to follow in December. The club has emphasised the importance of squad management during this congested period to maintain their positive momentum.
