League One · Matchweek 3
Oxford United v Reading TV channel and kick-off time
- Kassam Stadium, Oxford
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Oxford United v Reading predicted line-ups
How both teams lined up in their last match. Confirmed line-ups appear here about an hour before kick-off.
- Oxford United: starting XI against Barnsley (31 Oct 2026), 4-2-3-1. Manager: A. Ramsey.
- Reading: starting XI against Plymouth Argyle (31 Oct 2026), 4-2-3-1. Manager: L. Richardson.
Preview
Oxford United arrive unbeaten in nine League One matches, but both sides have shown a tendency to surrender leads this season. Oxford have dropped 4 points from winning positions, while Reading have lost 5 points in the same circumstances. Neither team has converted early dominance into consistent victories: Oxford scored first in 7 matches but won only 5, whilst Reading managed 4 wins from 6 occasions when they opened the scoring.
Late-stage intensity could prove decisive at the Kassam Stadium. Oxford have scored 6 of their 16 goals (38 per cent) from the 76th minute onwards, and Reading have conceded 33 per cent of their goals in that same period. Oxford have also conceded 3 of their last 8 goals after the 75-minute mark. J. Marriott accounts for 8 of Reading's 25 seasonal goals (32 per cent), making him central to their attacking threat.
Preview written with the help of AI from official data, with every figure checked automatically. Data as of 01/11/2026.
Key stats
Oxford United 3rd · 23 pts
- Goals scored
- 1.6
- Goals conceded
- 0.8
- Possession
- 54%
- Goals after 76'
- 38%
Reading 6th · 22 pts
- Goals scored
- 1.7
- Goals conceded
- 0.9
- Possession
- 47%
- Goals after 76'
- 24%
Averages per game over the last 10 League One matches. Form: oldest to most recent.
What time is kick-off for Oxford United v Reading?
Kick-off is at 7.45pm (19:45 UK time) on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at Kassam Stadium. It is live on Sky Sports.
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FAQs
When is Oxford United v Reading?
Oxford United v Reading is on Wednesday 4 November 2026 in the League One (Matchweek 3). The venue is Kassam Stadium.
What time is kick-off for Oxford United v Reading?
Kick-off is at 7.45pm UK time (19:45).
What channel is Oxford United v Reading on?
In the UK, League One matches are shown on Sky Sports, with selected games picked for live TV.
What is Oxford United's predicted line-up?
In their last match, against Barnsley (31 Oct 2026), Oxford United lined up in a 4-2-3-1 with: J. Cumming, B. Spencer, M. Helik, S. Long, J. Currie, L. Sibley, Kai Andrews, L. Lynch, T. Goodrham, S. Dembélé, M. Harris. Confirmed line-ups are announced about an hour before kick-off.
What is Reading's predicted line-up?
In their last match, against Plymouth Argyle (31 Oct 2026), Reading lined up in a 4-2-3-1 with: Joel Pereira, U. Godwin-Malife, J. Knight, P. O'Connor, J. Dorsett, L. Wing, A. Rinomhota, Kyreece Lisbie, J. Stokes, R. Williams, J. Reid. Confirmed line-ups are announced about an hour before kick-off.