Oxford United vs Cheltenham Town prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
EFL Trophy England
On November 10, 2026, Oxford United will face Cheltenham Town in the third round of the English Football League Trophy. Both teams are in good form and will look to back it up with a positive result.
Oxford United vs Cheltenham Town team news and expert analysis
The Oxford-based club failed to establish itself in the Championship, suffering relegation in its second season there. However, they have looked solid in League One this campaign, although far too many of their matches have ended in draws, preventing them from challenging for the top spot. They did beat Reading in their latest league fixture, but subsequently lost to Stevenage in the cup.
With 52 points, the Cheltenham side finished 18th in League Two. Now, after making a notable improvement, they are challenging for top spot in the division. There was a dip in October, when they suffered three straight defeats, but they soon regained their form. They did lose to Tranmere Rovers, though they beat Halifax Town 2-0 in the cup.
The recent Championship side began its Trophy campaign with a draw against Exeter, followed by defeat in the penalty shootout. McCann and his teammates drew both matches — against Exeter and Tottenham U21 — but won the post-match shootout on each occasion.
Previous matches: Oxford United vs Cheltenham Town
The current hosts have won three of their last four meetings, suffering just one defeat during that stretch.
All the arguments point toward the home side. We are backing them to win with a -1 goal handicap (odds – 1.66).
Oxford United vs Cheltenham Town: key statistics and trends
- Oxford United have lost in regular time in just two of their last fifteen matches
- Oxford United average 1.69 goals scored and 0.85 goals conceded per match
- Both teams have scored in 62% of Oxford's matches, with an average total of 2.54 goals per game
- Cheltenham Town have won three of their last four matches
- Cheltenham Town average 1.64 goals scored and 1.79 goals conceded per match
- Both teams have scored in 79% of Cheltenham's matches, with an average total of 3.43 goals per game
Oxford United vs Cheltenham Town: possible starting lineups
Oxford United play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Cumming — Spencer, Helik, Brown, Curry — Andrews, Brannagan — Missanga, Goodrham, Dembele — O'Donkor
Cheltenham Town play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Stryjek — Tomkinson, Sweeney, Wilson, Shipley — Stevenson, Willcox — Evans, McCann, Otchere — Weimann
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