Probable Lineups
4-2-3-1
4-2-3-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.4)
6.6
Average Ratings
6.7
(6.6)
26.2
Average Age
27.5
183.6
Average Height (cm)
183.9
(0.7)
0.7
Shots pg
1
(1.1)
(51%)
55%
Aerial Duel Success
46%
(47%)
(0.4)
0.4
Dribbles pg
0.6
(0.6)
(1.1)
1.1
Tackles pg
1.1
(1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.
Missing Players
Oxford
Middlesbrough
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Bennett | Out | 6.48 | |
| Matt Phillips | Out | 6.23 | |
| Kyle Edwards | Out | 6.31 | |
| Siriki Dembélé | Out | 6.41 | |
| Louie Sibley | Out | 6.22 | |
| Max Woltman | Out | N/A | |
| Jordan Thorniley | Out | N/A | |
| Cameron Brannagan | Doubtful | 6.6 | |
| Przemyslaw Placheta | Doubtful | 5.99 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Smith | Out | N/A | |
| Alex Gilbert | Out | 6.16 | |
| Darragh Lenihan | Out | N/A | |
| Lukas Engel | Out | 6.76 | |
| Alex Bangura | Out | N/A | |
| Rav van den Berg | Out | 6.69 | |
| Hayden Hackney | Doubtful | 6.87 | |
| Aidan Morris | Doubtful | 6.67 |
Team News
Oxford
Middlesbrough
- Des Buckingham should return back to a 4-2-3-1 system on Saturday with Idris El Mizouni stepping back into the midfield.
- Cameron Brannagan and Przemyslaw Placheta are both back in training but remain doubtful for the visit of Middlesbrough.
- Midfield stars Hayden Hackney and Aidan Morris are both doubtful after picking up injuries during the international break.
- If both are missing, Michael Carrick will call upon Dan Barlaser and Jonny Howson to step into the starting XI.
Away Win
Born have been boasting they have what it takes, this is a test as Oxford are strong at home. Draw