Follow live coverage as Oxford United face Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship today.
An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.
Relegation from the top flight last term means Luton, Burnley and Sheffield United are all back in the second tier this term and will be expected to push for play-off spots again at least, but so too will Norwich City, an improving Coventry and beaten play-off finalists Leeds United. At the other end of the table, Wayne Rooney is aiming to revive Plymouth’s fortunes after they narrowly avoided relegation last year, with Portsmouth and Derby the teams promoted from League One along with play-off final winners Oxford.
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Oxford United FC 1 - 1 Sheffield Wednesday FC
Oxford United vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:29
Goal! Oxford United 1, Sheffield Wednesday 1. Josh Windass (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal following a corner.
Oxford United vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:29
Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Owen Dale.
Oxford United vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:29
Foul by Peter Kioso (Oxford United).
Oxford United vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:29
Corner, Oxford United. Conceded by Yan Valery.
Oxford United vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:29
Attempt blocked. Dane Scarlett (Oxford United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Tyler Goodrham.
Oxford United vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:25
Corner, Oxford United. Conceded by James Beadle.
Oxford United vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:29
Attempt saved. Idris El Mizouni (Oxford United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Rúben Rodrigues.
Oxford United vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:25
Attempt missed. Michael Smith (Sheffield Wednesday) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Shea Charles with a cross following a set piece situation.
Oxford United vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:23
Michael Smith (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Oxford United vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:25
Foul by Ciaron Brown (Oxford United).
Oxford United vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:23
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Oxford United vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:23
Delay in match because of an injury Josh Windass (Sheffield Wednesday).
Oxford United vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:19
Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Peter Kioso.
Oxford United vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:18
Goal! Oxford United 1, Sheffield Wednesday 0. Greg Leigh (Oxford United) left footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Elliott Moore with a headed pass following a corner.
Oxford United vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:17
Corner, Oxford United. Conceded by Di'Shon Bernard.
Oxford United vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:18
Attempt blocked. Dane Scarlett (Oxford United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Rúben Rodrigues.
Oxford United vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:14
Djeidi Gassama (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Oxford United vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:14
Greg Leigh (Oxford United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Oxford United vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:11
Offside, Sheffield Wednesday. Jamal Lowe is caught offside.
Oxford United vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:10
Offside, Sheffield Wednesday. Michael Smith is caught offside.
Oxford United vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:05
Attempt saved. Dane Scarlett (Oxford United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Oxford United vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:05
Attempt blocked. Owen Dale (Oxford United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Greg Leigh.
Oxford United vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:04
Foul by Jamal Lowe (Sheffield Wednesday).
Oxford United vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:03
Foul by Marvin Johnson (Sheffield Wednesday).
Oxford United vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:01
First Half begins.
Oxford United vs Sheffield Wednesday
14:30
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Oxford United vs Sheffield Wednesday
13:00
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