Oxford United triumphed over Wigan Athletic in a fantastic win on Tuesday, 4x2, on matchday 33. Coming into the contest, Des Buckingham's team came from three draws, and Shaun Maloney's team came from a defeat.
Jordan Jones opened the score shortly before the interval. With 45 minutes already played, Josh Murphy fired home for Oxford United.
After 55 minutes, Cameron Brannagan scored the second goal for Des Buckingham's team. In the 76th minute, Oxford United increased their lead with a goal from Rúben Rodrigues. Wigan Athletic scored their second goal of the game through Thelo Aasgaard, with 80 minutes on the clock. In the final minutes of the game, Tyler Goodrham netted the final goal of the game.
After the result Oxford United are 6th in the table, with 55 points, while Wigan Athletic sit 14th place, with 37 points. With regard to the next fixture, Des Buckingham's team visit Wycombe Wanderers. Meanwhile, Shaun Maloney's team visit Shrewsbury Town.
Oxford United | Wigan Athletic | |||
3 | Shots | 3 | ||
1 | Shots on target | 1 | ||
8 | 2 | Total Tackles | 5 | 7 |
1 | Tackles Won | 1 | ||
8 | 4 | Ball steals | 7 | 7 |
8 | 62 | Total Passes | 65 | 7 |
8 | 49 | Passes Completed | 53 | 7 |
7 | 3 | Saves | 1 | 8 |
7 | 5 | Fouls Committed | 2 | 8 |
8 | 2 | Fouls Suffered | 7 | 7 |