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

Dive into Coral’s 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 got off to a strong start at home, taking the lead in the 24th minute when Mark Harris found the net to make it 1-0. Ipswich Town dominated possession but couldn’t convert their pressure into goals before the break, leaving Oxford ahead at half-time. The hosts held firm, but things looked shaky as the second half unfolded.

Ipswich equalised early in the second period through Leif Davis in the 53rd minute, pulling it back to 1-1 and shifting the momentum their way. Substitutions around the hour mark freshened things up for both sides, and it paid off for Oxford when Przemysław Płacheta scored in the 77th minute to restore their lead at 2-1. Ipswich pushed hard late on but couldn’t find another equaliser, allowing Oxford to secure a gritty victory despite being outpossessed.

Ipswich Town bossed the ball with 73% possession compared to Oxford United’s 27%, which showed in their 60 successful dribbles against Oxford’s 20, highlighting how they controlled the game’s tempo and created more attacking opportunities. They also edged corners 6-3, but Oxford made their fewer chances count, turning limited possession into two goals. No cards were shown to either side, keeping it a clean contest, and while both teams recorded one assist each, Oxford’s efficiency in front of goal proved decisive without any penalties or injury-time drama.

Substitutions played a role too, with Oxford using four – including double changes at 62’ where Stanley Mills and Mark Harris made way for Przemysław Płacheta and Will Lankshear, followed by Luke Harris and Filip Krastev being replaced by Ole Romeny and Tyler Goodrham at 76’ – which injected fresh energy and led to the winning goal. Ipswich made five subs, starting with Jaden Philogene off for Jack Clarke at 70’, then Darnell Furlong and George Hirst replaced by Ashley Young and Chuba Akpom at 71’, and finally Azor Matusiwa and Sindre Walle Egeli making way for Ivan Azón and Kasey McAteer at 84’, but it wasn’t enough to turn the tide despite their dominance in other areas.

The game’s turning points revolved around the goals, starting with Mark Harris breaking the deadlock for Oxford in the 24th minute, giving the hosts an early edge despite Ipswich’s control. Ipswich fought back effectively after the interval, with Leif Davis levelling things up in the 53rd minute thanks to a neat assist, which seemed to put them in the driving seat. But the decisive moment came in the 77th minute when substitute Przemysław Płacheta netted Oxford’s second, assisted by Brian De Keersmaecker, sealing the win just after a pair of substitutions had refreshed the home side’s attack.

Substitutions proved impactful, especially Oxford’s changes at 62’ and 76’ that brought on fresh legs and directly contributed to the late winner, while Ipswich’s later tweaks couldn’t quite unlock the defence in time.

Oxford United lined up in a solid 4-2-3-1 formation, with a focus on defensive resilience and quick counters that suited their underdog status. Mark Harris led the line effectively early on, supported by creative outlets in midfield, while partnerships at the back held firm against heavy pressure.

Ipswich Town set out in a 4-2-3-1 shape, emphasising possession and width to stretch the play. Leif Davis provided key threat from the flanks, and midfield control allowed them to dominate, though finishing let them down.

Przemysław Płacheta earned Man of the Match honours for his game-changing impact after coming on as a substitute in the 62nd minute, capping it off with the winning goal in the 77th that secured the points for Oxford United. His energy and composure under pressure turned the tide, making him the standout performer in a hard-fought encounter.

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 can take real confidence from this resilient win against a possession-heavy side, boosting their form as they aim to climb the table. They’ll look to carry that momentum into their next fixture, where maintaining that counter-attacking edge will be key.

Ipswich Town will be frustrated to drop points despite dominating the stats, highlighting a need to be more clinical in front of goal. Their next match offers a chance to bounce back and convert possession into wins, keeping them in the promotion mix.

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