Oxford United 3-1 Preston North End: result and report

Oxford United 3-1 Preston North End

Championship · Saturday 31 August 2024, 14:00 UTC · half-time 1-1

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Oxford United won against Preston North End 3-1 in the Championship on Saturday 31 August 2024. It was 1-1 at half-time.

Emil Riis opened the scoring in the 3rd minute. Oxford United's goals came from Mark Harris (20'), Tyler Goodrham (53') and Greg Leigh (71'). Preston North End scored through Emil Riis (3').

Discipline: Oxford United received 2 yellow cards; Preston North End received 3 yellow cards.

Going into the game Oxford United were 14th on 3 points from 3 and Preston North End 20th on 3 points from 3. Oxford United went on to finish that season 17th with 53 points, and Preston North End 20th with 50.

Oxford United lined up in a 4-1-4-1 and Preston North End in a 3-1-4-2. The highest match rating in our data went to Josh McEachran of Oxford United (7.9), ahead of Mark Harris (7.6).

Going into the match Oxford United's last five read L-L-W and Preston North End's W-L-L.