What channel is Oxford United v Plymouth on in the UK?

The channel has not been confirmed yet. TV selections are usually announced about six weeks before the match.

Where is Oxford United v Plymouth being played?

At The Kassam Stadium, capacity 12,500. Oxford United are the home side.

What form are Oxford United and Plymouth in?

Last league results, most recent first. Oxford United: W D W D W (unbeaten in 6). Plymouth: L L W W L (2 defeats in a row).

Who are the top scorers for Oxford United and Plymouth?

Oxford United: Mark Harris (4). Plymouth: Aribim Pepple (4). League One goals only.

Who is the favourite in Oxford United v Plymouth?

Arena Rete's model makes Oxford United favourites (55%), from the two sides' league results. Most likely score: 1-1. It is an estimate, not betting advice.

When did Oxford United and Plymouth last meet?

On 14 Jan 2025 (Championship): Plymouth 1-1 Oxford United.

Where can I follow Oxford United v Plymouth live?

On Arena Rete's match page: the score, the goalscorers and the line-ups update on their own.

League One · matchday 21 · UK TV guidechannel and kick-off checked at 12:46

What channel is Oxford United v Plymouth on?

Oxford United v Plymouth kicks off on Saturday 26 December at 3pm UK time, at The Kassam Stadium, in League One, matchday 21. The UK broadcasters have not confirmed a channel for this match yet; this page updates as soon as they do.

Oxford United are 8th with 18 points from 9 matches (5 won, 3 drawn, 1 lost), unbeaten in 6; Plymouth are 5th with 19 points from 12 (6 won, 1 drawn, 5 lost), 2 defeats in a row. Goals: Oxford United have scored 18 and conceded 10 (+8), Plymouth have scored 18 and conceded 17 (+1). Oxford United have taken 8 points from 4 home matches, Plymouth 10 points from 6 away matches. Leading scorers: Mark Harris (4) for Oxford United, Aribim Pepple (4) for Plymouth. Arena Rete's model makes Oxford United favourites (55%), with 1-1 the most likely score. In the 15 previous meetings on record: 7 wins for Oxford United, 2 draws, 6 wins for Plymouth.

Kick-off3pmSaturday 26 December · UK timeThe match page

On TV in the UKChannel to be confirmed: the broadcasters have not announced this round yet.Rights checked on 1 October 2026. No commission on links.

Venue and refereeStadiumThe Kassam StadiumCapacity12,500Refereeto be appointed

How to watch Oxford United v Plymouth in the UK

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No channel has been announced for Oxford United v Plymouth yet. The UK rights to League One are held by:

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Friday 8pm→Sky Sports

Saturday 12:30pm→Sky Sports and Sky Sports+

Saturday 3pm→not shown live in the UK

Sunday afternoon→Sky Sports

Thursday and Monday nights→selected matches on Sky Sports

Midweek rounds→every match on Sky Sports+

Matches kicking off between 2:45pm and 5:15pm on a Saturday are not shown live anywhere in the UK: it is the long-standing "closed period" that protects attendances across the football pyramid. Ten EFL matches a season are live and free on ITV1 and ITVX. Everything else needs Sky Sports or NOW. ITV shows free highlights with every goal from the three EFL divisions, on ITVX. Rights checked on 1 October 2026.

How they come into it

Full head to head →

Oxford United8th · 18 points from 9 · unbeaten in 6

WDWDW

Tue 20 OctOxford United 2-1 Wigan
Thu 15 OctMansfield 1-1 Oxford United
Sat 10 OctNotts County 1-2 Oxford United
Sat 19 SeptOxford United 1-1 Cambridge United
Sat 12 SeptOxford United 3-0 Burton Albion

At home in the league: 2-2-0 (W-D-L), 8 scored, 4 concededTop scorer: Mark Harris (4)

Plymouth5th · 19 points from 12 · 2 defeats in a row

LLWWL

Away in the league: 3-1-2 (W-D-L), 10 scored, 10 concededTop scorer: Aribim Pepple (4)

What is at stake

If it ended today →

Oxford United are 8th: level on points with the play-offs and 9 pts clear of the relegation zone. Plymouth are 5th, in the play-off places: 3 pts off automatic promotion and 10 pts clear of the relegation zone. 1 point separates the two sides.

In League One: The top two go up automatically. Play-offs from third to sixth. The bottom four are relegated. Positions and points are from the official table.

Line-ups appear here as soon as our data provider publishes them, usually an hour before kick-off.

The data forecast

Full head to head →

Oxford United v PlymouthArena Rete's estimate from goals, expected goals, attack and defence in the league

55%22%23%

Oxford United 55%draw 22%Plymouth 23%

Most likely score1-110% on its own

Over or under 2.5 goalsOver60% over · 40% under

Both teams to scoreYes59% yes

Goals the model expects1.94 – 1.18Oxford United – Plymouth

Poisson model on 9 league matches for Oxford United and 12 for Plymouth; early in the season teams start from the league average. This is an estimate, not betting advice.

Head-to-head record

Oxford United v Plymouth down the years

7Oxford United wins

2draws

6Plymouth wins

15 meetings in our data provider's archive · goals: Oxford United 22, Plymouth 19 · 2.7 per match

14 Jan 2025Plymouth1-1Oxford UnitedChampionship
29 Dec 2024Oxford United2-0PlymouthChampionship
14 Feb 2023Oxford United1-3PlymouthLeague One
13 Sept 2022Plymouth1-0Oxford UnitedLeague One
2 Apr 2022Plymouth1-0Oxford UnitedLeague One
16 Oct 2021Oxford United1-3PlymouthLeague One
24 Apr 2021Oxford United3-1PlymouthLeague One
29 Dec 2020Plymouth2-3Oxford UnitedLeague One
1 Jan 2019Plymouth3-0Oxford UnitedLeague One
1 Dec 2018Plymouth1-2Oxford UnitedFA Cup

and 5 older ones.

The last meeting was on 14 Jan 2025: Plymouth 1-1 Oxford United. With Oxford United at home: 4 home wins, 0 draws and 3 away wins in 7 matches, goals 10-8. Oxford United last won this fixture on 29 Dec 2024 (Oxford United 2-0 Plymouth). Plymouth last won it on 14 Feb 2023 (Oxford United 1-3 Plymouth).

The numbers compared

All League One team stats →

Oxford United on the left, Plymouth on the right: league matches only, 9 and 12 played.

5-3-1Won-drawn-lost6-1-5

2.00Points per match1.58

2.00Goals scored per match1.50

1.11Goals conceded per match1.42

2Clean sheets3

0Failed to score4

2-2-0 · 8 ptsHome record v away record3-1-2 · 10 pts

56.6% (3rd of 24)Possession45.8% (20th of 24)

4.56 (11th of 24)Shots on target4.67 (9th of 24)

12.33 (17th of 24)Total shots14.92 (8th of 24)

4.67 (18th of 24)Corners5.17 (15th of 24)

19 (13th of 24)Yellow cards16 (20th of 24)

The questions people ask

What time does Oxford United v Plymouth kick off?: Saturday 26 December at 3pm UK time, at The Kassam Stadium.
What channel is Oxford United v Plymouth on in the UK?: The channel has not been confirmed yet. TV selections are usually announced about six weeks before the match.
Is Oxford United v Plymouth on free-to-air TV?: No. Ten EFL matches a season are live and free on ITV1 and ITVX. Everything else needs Sky Sports or NOW.
Where can I watch Oxford United v Plymouth highlights?: ITV shows free highlights with every goal from the three EFL divisions, on ITVX.
Where is Oxford United v Plymouth being played?: At The Kassam Stadium, capacity 12,500. Oxford United are the home side.
Where are Oxford United and Plymouth in the table?: Oxford United are 8th with 18 points from 9 matches; Plymouth are 5th with 19 points from 12. Oxford United are 8th: level on points with the play-offs and 9 pts clear of the relegation zone. Plymouth are 5th, in the play-off places: 3 pts off automatic promotion and 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
What form are Oxford United and Plymouth in?: Last league results, most recent first. Oxford United: W D W D W (unbeaten in 6). Plymouth: L L W W L (2 defeats in a row).
Who are the top scorers for Oxford United and Plymouth?: Oxford United: Mark Harris (4). Plymouth: Aribim Pepple (4). League One goals only.
Who is the favourite in Oxford United v Plymouth?: Arena Rete's model makes Oxford United favourites (55%), from the two sides' league results. Most likely score: 1-1. It is an estimate, not betting advice.
What is the head-to-head record between Oxford United and Plymouth?: 15 meetings on record: 7 wins for Oxford United, 2 draws, 6 wins for Plymouth; goals 22-19.
When did Oxford United and Plymouth last meet?: On 14 Jan 2025 (Championship): Plymouth 1-1 Oxford United.
Where can I follow Oxford United v Plymouth live?: On Arena Rete's match page: the score, the goalscorers and the line-ups update on their own.

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