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As Southampton FC prepares to host Oxford United in the English League Championship on March 21, 2026, both teams come into this encounter with varying levels of momentum. Southampton has shown impressive form, securing four victories in their last five matches. Their tactical strength lies in their solid attacking play, which has enabled them to score consistently, making them a formidable opponent at home.
In contrast, Oxford United, having won three of their last five, will look to capitalize on their own strengths. They have displayed a robust defensive setup and the ability to counter effectively, which could pose a challenge for Southampton’s forwards. Oxford’s recent performances indicate a team capable of pulling off an upset, although they will need to navigate Southampton’s aggressive home advantage.
Bookmakers favor Southampton with odds of 1.42 for a home victory, reflecting a probability forecast of 71%. The expected scoreline leans towards a 2-0 win for the hosts. However, while the statistics support a Southampton triumph, football often yields surprises, making this a key matchup to watch for both fans and bettors alike.
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| S`hampton 63.8% |
Draw 22.1% |
Oxford 14.1% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0
Outrights of English League Championship Southampton: 0.84%
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.51 | 4.26 | 6.36 | ||
| 1.45 | 4.25 | 6.9 | ||
| 1.44 | 4 | 6.5 | ||
| 1.46 | 4.39 | 6.81 |
Latest Results
| 14.03.26 Coventry City – Southampton FC – 1:2 11.03.26 West Bromwich Albion – Southampton FC – 1:1 08.03.26 Fulham FC – Southampton FC – 0:1 28.02.26 Sheffield Wednesday – Southampton FC – 1:3 24.02.26 Southampton FC – Queens Park Rangers – 5:0 |
14.03.26 Oxford United – Charlton Athletic – 1:1 11.03.26 Oxford United – Blackburn Rovers – 1:0 06.03.26 Preston North End – Oxford United – 1:3 28.02.26 Oxford United – West Bromwich Albion – 2:1 25.02.26 Stoke City – Oxford United – 2:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 26.12.25 Oxford United – Southampton FC – 2:1 31.07.24 Oxford United – Southampton FC – 2:0 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Coventry | 38 | 23 | 8 | 7 | 78:40 | 38 | 77 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 38 | 20 | 10 | 8 | 59:37 | 22 | 70 |
| 3 | Ipswich | 37 | 19 | 11 | 7 | 66:38 | 28 | 68 |
| 4 | Millwall | 38 | 20 | 8 | 10 | 52:43 | 9 | 68 |
| 5 | Hull | 38 | 19 | 6 | 13 | 59:56 | 3 | 63 |
| 6 | Wrexham | 37 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 57:47 | 10 | 60 |
| 7 | Southampton | 37 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 60:48 | 12 | 57 |
| 8 | Derby | 37 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 54:48 | 6 | 54 |
| 9 | Birmingham | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 48:48 | 0 | 53 |
| 10 | Watford | 37 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 47:45 | 2 | 52 |
| 11 | Swansea | 38 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 44:46 | -2 | 52 |
| 12 | Norwich | 37 | 15 | 6 | 16 | 51:45 | 6 | 51 |
| 13 | Stoke | 38 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 45:40 | 5 | 51 |
| 14 | Bristol City | 38 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 49:49 | 0 | 51 |
| 15 | Sheffield Utd | 38 | 15 | 5 | 18 | 53:52 | 1 | 50 |
| 16 | QPR | 38 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 49:60 | -11 | 50 |
| 17 | Preston | 38 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 42:48 | -6 | 49 |
| 18 | Charlton | 38 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 36:45 | -9 | 48 |
| 19 | Blackburn | 38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 36:49 | -13 | 42 |
| 20 | Portsmouth | 36 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 36:47 | -11 | 40 |
| 21 | West Brom | 38 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 39:54 | -15 | 40 |
| 22 | Oxford Utd | 38 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 36:49 | -13 | 39 |
| 23 | Leicester | 38 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 51:60 | -9 | 38 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed ✔ | 38 | 1 | 9 | 28 | 23:76 | -53 | -6 |
English League Championship Outrights
1. Coventry: 1.07 (78.77%)
2. Ipswich: 11.53 (7.3%)
3. Middlesbrough: 13.53 (6.22%)
4. Millwall: 85.25 (0.99%)
5. Southampton: 100 (0.84%)
6. Wrexham: 100 (0.84%)
7. Watford: 100 (0.84%)
8. Derby: 100 (0.84%)
9. Bristol City: 100 (0.84%)
10. Birmingham: 100 (0.84%)
11. Norwich: 100 (0.84%)
12. Hull City: 100 (0.84%)
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