Oxford, England, ENG — The Kassam Stadium witnessed a classic counter-punching performance as Oxford United held off a possession-heavy West Bromwich Albion side to secure a 2-1 Championship victory.
West Bromwich Albion
1 - 2
Oxford United
SHOTS
16 9
SHOTS ON TARGET
3 3
CORNERS
6 5
FOULS
16 10
YELLOW CARDS
2 0
SAVES
1 2
GOALS:- 14' Stanley Mills - Oxford United- 26' Will Lankshear - Oxford United- 33' Oliver Bostock - West Bromwich Albion
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Oxford United: Stanley Mills - Opening goal, set the tone for Oxford's disciplined defensive display- West Bromwich Albion: Oliver Bostock - Pulled a goal back to set up a tense finish
KEY STAT: West Brom dominated possession 69.2% to 30.8% and outshot Oxford 16-9, yet both sides finished level on shots on target at 3 apiece — Oxford converted at a higher rate when it mattered.