Oxford United 2-1 Ipswich Town: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Oxford United 2-1 Ipswich Town in the Championship on Friday, 28 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Oxford United took the lead in the 24th minute when Mark Harris found the net, giving the home side an early advantage despite Ipswich Town’s dominance in possession. The visitors pushed back but couldn’t break through before half-time, with Oxford holding firm. Ipswich equalised early in the second half through Leif Davis in the 53rd minute, shifting momentum their way as they continued to control the ball.

Oxford made double substitutions at 62 minutes, with Przemysław Płacheta and Will Lankshear coming on for Stanley Mills and Mark Harris respectively, and further changes at 76 minutes saw Ole Romeny and Tyler Goodrham replace Luke Harris and Filip Krastev. Ipswich responded with their own subs, including Jack Clarke for Jaden Philogene at 70 minutes, followed by Ashley Young and Chuba Akpom for Darnell Furlong and George Hirst at 71 minutes, and later Ivan Azón and Kasey McAteer for Azor Matusiwa and Sindre Walle Egeli at 84 minutes. The decisive moment came in the 77th minute when Płacheta scored to restore Oxford’s lead, securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory.

Ipswich Town dominated possession with 73% compared to Oxford United’s 27%, which allowed them to rack up six corners against Oxford’s three and complete 60 successful dribbles to Oxford’s 20, highlighting their control in building attacks. However, this territorial edge didn’t translate into goals, as Oxford made the most of their limited opportunities, with both sides recording one assist each. No cards, penalties, or injury-time goals were noted, keeping the match clean, while Oxford used four substitutions and Ipswich five, potentially influencing the late energy levels that saw Oxford snatch the win.

These stats underline Ipswich’s inefficiency despite their superiority in key areas, as their high dribble count and possession failed to yield more than one goal, whereas Oxford’s economical approach paid off in the final scoreline.

The match turned on three key goals: Oxford’s opener from Mark Harris at 24 minutes without an assist, Ipswich’s equaliser by Leif Davis assisted by Marcelino Núñez at 53 minutes, and the winner from Przemysław Płacheta assisted by Brian De Keersmaecker at 77 minutes. Substitutions played a role too, with Oxford’s double change at 62 minutes bringing on Płacheta, who later scored the decisive goal, proving an impactful introduction. Ipswich’s later subs at 84 minutes came too late to alter the outcome, as Oxford held on for the points.

Oxford United lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with a solid defensive base allowing midfield partnerships to support quick counters, where players like Mark Harris showed early threat in attack before his substitution.

Ipswich Town deployed a 4-2-3-1 shape, relying on wide players and midfield control to dominate possession, with Leif Davis providing a key outlet on the flank for their equalising goal.

Przemysław Płacheta earns Man of the Match for his game-changing contribution off the bench, scoring the 77th-minute winner shortly after coming on at 62 minutes to turn the tide for Oxford United.

Recent Championship matches:

• Win: 2-1 vs Ipswich Town (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Norwich City (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Middlesbrough (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs West Bromwich Albion (A)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Stoke City (H)

Recent Championship matches:

• Loss: 1-2 vs Oxford United (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs Hull City (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Wrexham (H)
• Win: 4-1 vs Swansea City (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Watford (H)

Oxford United will look to build on this resilient win as they push for consistency in the league, with their next fixture offering a chance to capitalise on home form against Swansea.

Ipswich Town must address their finishing issues after this defeat despite clear dominance, heading into their next match where they’ll aim to convert possession into points.

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