Oxford United – Blackpool

Oxford United host Blackpool in what promises to be a tightly contested fixture, with the home side perched in fifth place on 10 points after three wins, a draw and a loss, boasting a healthy +6 goal difference (12‑6). Blackpool sit just two points behind in tenth, having collected eight points from two victories, two draws and two defeats, and sit on a modest +2 margin (11‑9). The clash pits Oxford’s more prolific attack against a Blackpool side that has been solid at the back, and the two teams have yet to meet this season, leaving the head‑to‑head as an open question. A win for Oxford could cement their push for the top four, while a point for Blackpool would keep their hopes of climbing back into the playoff spots alive.