West Bromwich Albion face Oxford United at The Hawthorns in the Sky Bet Championship on Saturday afternoon (ko 3pm).
The Baggies' were cruelly beaten at Charlton Athletic in midweek, with the hosts scoring the only goal of the contest in the final minute of stoppage time down in the capital city - a result which extended their winless run to four matches.
Visitors Oxford also suffered a setback on Tuesday night, losing 3-0 at home to Stoke City. The U's head to the West Midlands sat one place and four points above the bottom three.
Follow the action LIVE
Supporters can listen to live audio commentary of Albion's clash with the Yellows.
Audio passes are available to purchase here.
WBA Radio & WBA TV duo Gez Mulholland and Andy Johnson will provide live commentary from The Hawthorns, with coverage starting at 2.45pm.
Details for video streaming on WBA TV will be available here from Friday morning.
Supporters are kindly asked to direct any questions or complaints about WBA TV or WBA Radio to wbatvsupport@streamamg.com.
The club are unable to answer queries about WBA TV or WBA Radio sent to fans@wbafc.co.uk, myalbion@wbafc.co.uk or enquiries@wbafc.co.uk.
Regular updates will also be posted across the club's social media channels throughout the day.
The opposition
Oxford United will be targeting another successful season in the Sky Bet Championship having finished 17th last term after a 25-year absence from the second tier of English football.
The U's ended the 2024/25 campaign four points clear of relegation despite many in the game tipping them for relegation.
Saturday's guests will arrive towards the bottom end of the division, but confident in their ability to take points off some of the more established names in the Championship.
Oxford have drawn with Coventry City, Leicester City, QPR and Millwall, while also securing triumphs over Bristol City, Derby County and Sheffield Wednesday so far.
Boss Gary Rowett will no doubt be demanding a decent response to their disappointing 3-0 loss at home to Stoke City a few days ago. The 51-year-old former Burton Albion, Birmingham City, Derby County, Stoke City and Millwall manager took over from Des Buckingham in December last year and has an overall record of 13 wins, 12 draws and 17 defeats from his 42 matches in charge.
Memorable meeting
The Baggies claimed a 2-0 triumph over Oxford at The Hawthorns back in February.
Alex Mowatt's close-range strike put the home team 1-0 up in the opening half before John Swift wrapped up the points in the final minute.
Check out the highlights below.
Recent record on home soil against the U's
Albion 2-0 Oxford United, February 2025
The Baggies picked up three points at The Hawthorns the last time Saturday's visitors came to town. Alex Mowatt's confident finish from inside the box put Albion 1-0 up after just 11 minutes, but Tony Mowbray's team had to wait until second-half stoppage time to wrap up the triumph, with John Swift racing away and slotting into an empty net after Oxford had sent everyone forward to attack a corner kick.
Albion (p) 1-1 Oxford United, August 2014
The hosts squeezed past Oxford United on penalties in the second round of the Capital One Cup at the start of the 2014/15 campaign. John Mullins scored an own goal on the half-hour mark, but the then League Two side equalised with just four minutes remaining courtesy of Danny Hylton. Junior Brown was dismissed deep into extra time, but the Premier League outfit were pushed all the way to penalties. Boaz Myhill proved to be the hero, saving Jake Wright's spot-kick, leaving Australian defender Jason Davidson to step up and seal a 7-6 victory on penalties.
Albion 2-0 Oxford United, March 1999
Albion were triumphant at home to the U's towards the back end of the 1998/99 Division One term. James Quinn's goal meant the home team went in 1-0 up at the break and their position in the encounter was strengthened when Oxford's Joey Beauchamp was sent off just minutes into the second period. Enzo Maresca sealed the win inside the final quarter of the contest.
How's that for a stat
Albion and Oxford United have only met 25 times in competitive fixtures. The Baggies, who are unbeaten in four against the U's, boast the better H2H record with 12 wins to United's five. Eight draws have also been played out.
The Baggies will be desperate to halt a run of four without a win (D1, L3). The last time Albion went five games without tasting victory was during a run of five between March and April earlier this year (D2, L3).
Oxford boss Gary Rowett will be facing West Bromwich Albion for the tenth time as a manager. He's won two, drawn three and lost four of his previous nine clashes against the Baggies.
The U's haven't lost back-to-back games since August when they were beaten at Hull City and then Birmingham City.
Ticket information
Tickets are on general sale for Albion’s Sky Bet Championship fixture against Oxford United.
Prices start from £32 adults, £27 seniors (65+), £20 20-25s, £15 under-20s, £10 under-17s and £7 under-14s.
Adult disabled supporter tickets are available from £22.
Secure your seat online, in person via the East Stand Ticket Office, or by calling 0121 227 2227.
Please note, tickets will be delivered via the ‘WBA Tickets On The Go’ app.
The app is available to download on smart devices from the Apple Store here and the Google Play Store here.
Baggies fans unable to use a smart phone to enter the stadium will need to contact the Ticket Office.
When buying online, supporters will need to be logged into their My Albion account linked to their ticketing ID. Click here for instructions.
Hospitality
Various hospitality options are available for the game against Oxford.
Fans can explore below - and make a booking by clicking here, calling the team on 0121 524 3455, or by emailing hospitality@wbafc.co.uk.
For the supporters
Albion are excited to welcome supporters back to The Hawthorns for Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Oxford United (ko 3pm).
There are plenty of activities to enjoy both before and after the contest.
The Fan Zone will open from midday until 2.45pm. Supporters of both clubs with a valid match ticket are welcome to attend for free.
A wide range of entertainment will be on offer in the Fan Zone including opportunities to grab the perfect selfie with mascots Baggie Bird and Boiler Man, face painters on site from Cheeky Gorgeous and fun inflatable challenges put on by the Albion Foundation.
Best Fun will provide a football shootout speed cage activity. Supporters can test their skills with both a skill shot at the target and a power kick into the cage. Albion Foundation staff will keep track of the fastest kick of the day and the winner will be contacted by the club. The fastest kick will win a signed copy of FC26 (Xbox or PS5). Terms and conditions can be found here.
There’s live football on the big screen. Blackburn Rovers take on Derby County at Ewood Park in the second tier, with that particular battle beginning at 12.30pm. DJ Funkomatic, meanwhile, will be providing the live music in the Fan Zone this weekend.
Fans can take advantage of plenty of food and drink options and purchase Baggies merchandise – including all three 2025/26 replica kits - at the retail wardrobes.
The club shop will be open from 9am until kick-off, before reopening after the final whistle for a further 30 minutes. Supporters are reminded they can claim 20% off 2025/26 third shirts until midnight on Sunday, November 9 both online and in-store. Click here for more information.
Junior shirts will be reduced to £35.99, with ladies and adult short-sleeve shirts available for only £47.99. A limited number of long-sleeve shirts will be available for £51.99.
Baggies fans and Oxford fans can also pick up a poppy from one of the stalls.
After full-time, supporters with a valid match ticket from all stands are invited to visit the post-match bar which is situated in the middle of the East Stand and can be accessed via gate 12. New TVs and lightning have been installed this season, with benches and tables also be in place.
Live football will be shown on the screens – the Premier League encounter between Sunderland and Arsenal at the Stadium of Light (ko 5.30pm).
Performer Tom from West Brom will also be in attendance, playing live music.
Feeling peckish after 90 minutes of cheering on the Baggies? Discounted food will be available while stocks last.
The post-match bar will open immediately following the final whistle and will remain open until the conclusion of the 5.30pm game. It will be open for all weekend lunchtime or afternoon kick-offs, but will not operate after night games.
Enjoy your day and come on you Baggies!
Dedicated home remembrance fixture
Albion’s game against Oxford United has been selected as the club’s annual dedicated home remembrance fixture.
The Baggies host The U’s on Saturday and a number of activities are planned to mark the occasion.
Before the match, “Blind Dave” Heeley - in full uniform as His Majesty’s Deputy Lieutenant of West Midlands - and three soldiers will lead the teams out through a guard of honour by the Sea Cadets.
All players, staff and fans from both sides are then set to observe a period of silence after the Last Post is played, while each captain will place a wreath in the centre circle.
At the half-time interval, there will be two special presentations. The cap for former player Harold White, who played as Albion’s right-back in the late 1930s and went on to become a member of the SAS, will be given to his daughter.
And “Blind Dave” is also due to present the cap of another ex-Baggie, Harold Bache, to the club. Dave carried the former centre forward’s cap when he cycled the Western Front last year - a story supporters can read more about here.
Finally, a poppy-decorated version of Albion News - the club’s matchday programme - will be available for supporters to purchase at the stadium or online.
Poppy Shirts
Ryan Mason’s men will wear poppy-adorned shirts during their two fixtures against Charlton and Oxford this week.
Both sets will be available for supporters to bid on via Match Worn Shirt here, with proceeds going to the Royal British Legion.
