Preston NE welcome Oxford United to Deepdale on 06 March 2026, with kickoff scheduled for . The fixture forms part of the ongoing England Championship schedule and brings together two sides looking to deliver a strong performance.
Preston NE operate with a flexible back three.
Oxford United prefer systems with three central defenders.
Preston NE have shown mixed form recently, alternating between good and poor performances. Inconsistency has been a recurring theme recently.
In contrast, Oxford United are struggling badly and picking up very few positive results. It will be important for them to respond quickly in upcoming fixtures.
A surprising trend, with Oxford United far more successful on the road.
Preston NE are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
Meanwhile, Oxford United have experienced ups and downs in recent defensive performances. There is room for improvement in their defensive setup.
There is little difference in Oxford United's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.
Preston NE show no clear trend in the goal count of their recent fixtures. Game tempo has varied from match to match.
Similarly, Oxford United's recent matches have shown a mixed pattern in terms of goals. Much depends on the opponent.
Oxford United's goal trends remain fairly stable regardless of location.
Preston NE have generally been effective going forward, scoring in most recent games. They usually create enough chances to trouble most defences.
In contrast, Oxford United are finding it difficult to convert chances into goals. Goals are proving hard to come by.
Oxford United's scoring record is far stronger away from home.
