Swansea City 2-0 Oxford United: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Swansea City 2-0 Oxford United in the Championship on Saturday, 06 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Swansea City beat Oxford United 2-0 in the Championship. The game stayed tight early on, with both sides probing but Swansea gradually building pressure as the first half wore on. Marko Stamenic broke the deadlock in the 40th minute with a goal assisted by Josh Tymon, and Tymon himself added the second in the 45+4th minute to give Swansea a comfortable lead at the break, capping a half where they looked the more composed side despite Oxford’s efforts to counter.

The second half saw Oxford push for a way back, but Swansea managed the game well, absorbing pressure and making timely substitutions to maintain control. Yellow cards piled up for both teams, with Oxford picking up more as frustrations grew, yet Swansea held firm without conceding. Coming off a run of four straight league losses before this win, Swansea will take confidence from ending that streak, while Oxford’s recent mixed form of a win and two draws couldn’t translate into points here.

Swansea edged possession with 51% compared to Oxford’s 49%, showing a slight control in midfield that helped them dictate the tempo, though Oxford proved more effective in successful dribbles at 36 to Swansea’s 18, suggesting they were lively on the break. Corners heavily favoured Swansea at 10-2, pointing to their dominance in attacking set-pieces, while assists stood at one for Swansea and none for Oxford, underlining the home side’s sharper final ball.

Discipline saw Oxford collect four yellow cards against Swansea’s two, reflecting a scrappier approach from the visitors as the game slipped away, and both teams used all five substitutions—Swansea bringing on players like Zeidane Inoussa for Zan Vipotnik at 72 minutes to freshen up their attack. No red cards, penalties or injury-time goals were recorded, keeping the match straightforward without late drama.

Swansea took the lead in the 40th minute when Marko Stamenic scored, assisted by Josh Tymon, shifting momentum firmly in their favour just before the break. Tymon then doubled the advantage in the 45+4th minute with a goal of his own, capitalising on Swansea’s building pressure. Yellow cards disrupted the flow, with Josh Tymon booked for Swansea in the 43rd minute and Gonçalo Franco in the 61st, while Oxford saw cautions for Mark Harris at 43 minutes, Filip Krastev at 45 minutes, Gary Rowett at 71 minutes, Jack Currie at 75 minutes, and Will Lankshear at 84 minutes.

Substitutions played a role in the second half, as Oxford made changes like Nik Prelec replacing Filip Krastev at 62 minutes and a triple switch at 63 minutes where Ole Romeny came on for Luke Harris, Hidde ter Avest for Stanley Mills, and Will Lankshear for Mark Harris, aiming to spark a comeback. Swansea responded with their own adjustments, including Zeidane Inoussa replacing Zan Vipotnik and Kaelan Casey for Melker Widell at 72 minutes, followed by Liam Cullen for Gonçalo Franco at 79 minutes, Adam Idah for Ji-sung Eom at 80 minutes, and Jay Fulton for Ethan Galbraith at 90+1 minutes, helping them see out the win. Greg Leigh replaced Jack Currie for Oxford at 80 minutes, but it couldn’t turn the tide.

Swansea City lined up in a 4-2-3-1 shape, with Marko Stamenic and Gonçalo Franco anchoring midfield partnerships that provided stability, while Josh Tymon stood out on the left with his assist and goal. Ji-sung Eom and Zan Vipotnik contributed in attack before substitutions saw Zeidane Inoussa, Kaelan Casey, Liam Cullen, Adam Idah and Jay Fulton enter to maintain the structure. Ethan Galbraith and Melker Widell also featured prominently until their late changes.

Oxford United set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, relying on midfielders like Filip Krastev and Luke Harris for creativity before they were replaced by Nik Prelec and Ole Romeny respectively. Mark Harris led the line until Will Lankshear came on, with Stanley Mills making way for Hidde ter Avest on the flank, and Jack Currie being substituted by Greg Leigh late on after picking up a yellow card. The setup aimed for balance but struggled to break down Swansea’s defence.

Josh Tymon earned Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match award for his all-round display, scoring one goal and providing one assist to help Swansea secure the win. He also created one big chance and delivered three key passes, showing his influence in both defence and attack from the left-back position. His contributions were pivotal in turning the game Swansea’s way just before half-time.

Recent Championship matches:

• Win: 2-0 vs Oxford United (H)
• Loss: 2-3 vs West Bromwich Albion (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Derby County (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Bristol City (A)
• Loss: 1-4 vs Ipswich Town (H)

Recent Championship matches:

• Loss: 0-2 vs Swansea City (A)
• 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)

Swansea City have just beaten Oxford United 2-0, a result that snaps a poor run of four consecutive league defeats and lifts them to 20th place on 20 points. They next face Portsmouth on 2025-12-09 at 19:45, with the opposition sitting 22nd on 17 points, making this a key chance for Swansea to build momentum and create some breathing room at the bottom end of the table. After recent losses to teams like West Bromwich Albion and Derby County, a positive result here could steady their season.

Oxford United have just lost 2-0 to Swansea City, extending a patchy spell that includes a win over Ipswich Town but also draws with Norwich City and Middlesbrough, leaving them 21st on 18 points. Their next match is against Blackburn Rovers on 2025-12-09 at 19:45, with the opponents in 19th on 21 points, offering a real opportunity to bounce back and climb away from the relegation scrap. Following a recent defeat to West Bromwich Albion, they’ll need to sharpen up to avoid slipping further.

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Odds and market details are accurate as of the time of publication.