Bristol City travel to the Kassam Stadium on Saturday, January 16th, as they face Oxford United in the Sky Bet Championship.
Last time out, City scored five to beat Watford 5-1 in the Third Round of the Emirates FA Cup at Ashton Gate.
Emil Riis scored his first career hat-trick, while Anis Mehmeti and Rob Atkison scored a goal apiece.
The Dane’s cup hat-trick moves him to the top of City’s scoring charts so far this season with 10, but Mehmeti and Scott Twine are hot on his heels with eight and seven respectively.
Gerhard Struber’s men have taken nine points from their last five league games, but head into Saturday’s contest after a 2-0 league defeat to Preston North End.
Currently 10th and only two points off sixth, maximum points on Saturday could see City move back into the play-off positions.
Ross McCrorie and Joe Williams are unavailable for selection as they serve suspensions following the incidents after City’s fixture against Millwall while Radek Vítek has made good progress in his recovery from injury and is available for selection.
As a result of being selected for an overseas broadcast, the match will be available to stream on Robins TV in selected overseas territories which can be viewed below.
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Our Opponents: Oxford United
Oxford United host Bristol City under new management as Matt Bloomfield takes his first game in charge following Gary Rowett’s departure.
The former Ipswich Town and Wycombe Wanderers player began his managerial career at Colchester United before spending two years at the Chairboys.
Bloomfield spent nine months as Luton Town’s Head Coach before being relieved of his duties with the Hatters in the relegation zone of the Sky Bet Championship.
Appointed as U’s Head Coach on January 9th, Bloomfield has inherited a side currently 23rd in the table after only five league wins all season.
Saturday’s hosts failed to win their opening five games of the season and have since been far and few between.
The U’s have failed to register back-to-back wins all season, but after two narrow defeats to Swansea City and Ipswich Town last time out, they’ll be a side eager to make a U-turn in form.
Most recently, Oxford United earned a place in the Fourth Round of the Emirates FA Cup, beating League One side Milton Keynes Dons on penalties.
OXFORD UNITED PROFILE
Formed: 1893
Stadium: Kassam Stadium
Nickname: The U’s
Manager: Matt Bloomfield
Finish last season: 17th
MATCH DETAILS
When: Saturday, January 17th (3pm)
Where: Kassam Stadium
Competition: Sky Bet Championship
Referee: Tim Robinson
Assistant Referees: Simon Long and Akil Howson
Fourth Official: Marin Coy
ONE TO WATCH: CAMERON BRANNAGAN
Oxford United’s Club Captain Cameron Brannagan began his career at Manchester City and Manchester United’s academies.
After brief spells at both the red and blue sides of Manchester, Brannagan spent the majority of his youth football at Liverpool, who he joined at the and age of nine.
The midfielder progressed through the age groups, gaining pivotal experiences as an Under-18 and Under-21 player, including regular game time and making a UEFA Youth League appearance.
Impressing as a youngster, the Salford-born player gained various first-team experiences, including being named as a substitute in Brendan Rodgers’ FA Cup Third Round tie against Oldham Athletic and in a UEFA Europa League game against Beşiktaş.
Brannagan made his Premier League debut in Liverpool’s 3-1 loss over Swansea City before earning his first start in a 1-1 draw against West Bromwich Albion before the heading out on loan to Fleetwood Town, where he made 14 appearances, helping them to the League One play-offs before returning to Anfield.
In January 2018, Brannagan joined the then League One side Oxford United on a three-and-a-half-year deal.
The U’s current captain won the Players’ Player of the Year Award for the 2018/19 season before signing fresh terms at the end of the 2020/21 season.
After helping his side earn promotion to the Sky Bet Championship in 2024 – for the first time in 25 years – Brannagan signed a new long-term contract with the club.
Brannagan was named captain following Elliott Moore’s departure in 2025. So far, he has made 344 U’s appearances, scored 61 goals and provided 36 assists.
This season the skipper has bagged four goals and assisted once.
MATCH REWIND
Result: Oxford United 1-1 Bristol City
When: 02/02/25
Competition: Sky Bet Championship
HEAD-TO-HEAD: BRISTOL CITY VS OXFORD UNITED
Matches won: 13
Matches drawn: 14
Matches lost: 20
Biggest Win: Bristol City 5-1 Oxford United: August 9th, 2023
Most recent game: Bristol City 1-3 Oxford United: September 21st, 2025
