Oxford United secured a vital 2–1 victory over Southampton on Friday, 26 December 2025, in a Championship Matchday 23 fixture that kicked off at 15:00 UTC. Referee Leigh Doughty was the man in the middle at the Kassam Stadium, and the home side led 1–1 at the break before completing the win in the second half. The result handed Oxford a significant three points against a Southampton side that entered the match among the division's promotion favourites.

For Oxford United, the win was a major boo...