Stoke City and Oxford United Share Points in Goalless Championship Clash
Stoke City and Oxford United played out a goalless draw in a tightly contested Championship match at the bet365 Stadium. The result leaves Stoke hovering dangerously close to the relegation zone, while Oxford extended their unbeaten run under manager Gary Rowett to eight games.
Stoke, under new manager Mark Robins, made four changes to their starting lineup, including the return of Lynden Gooch from injury. Despite some promising moments, including a close-range effort from Nathan Lowe and a strong save from Viktor Johansson to deny Cameron Brannagan, the Potters lacked the cutting edge to break down a resolute Oxford defence. Oxford, meanwhile, had their best chance when Ole Romeny hit the crossbar after a goalkeeping error by Johansson.
The match was marked by a lack of clear-cut opportunities, with both sides struggling to create meaningful chances. Stoke’s frustration was evident as they failed to capitalise on their possession, while Oxford’s disciplined defensive performance ensured they left with a point. The result leaves Stoke in 20th place, just two points above the relegation zone, while Oxford remain in 14th, seven points clear of the drop.
Gary Rowett, returning to the bet365 Stadium as Oxford’s manager, praised his team’s resilience and expressed confidence that Stoke would eventually climb the table under Robins. The draw extends Oxford’s impressive run under Rowett, who has now overseen five wins and three draws in his first eight league games in charge.
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