Oxford United – Reading

Oxford United will host Reading at the Kassam Stadium with both sides eager to tighten the race for the top half of the table. The home side sit seventh with 18 points from five wins, three draws and a single loss, boasting a modest +8 goal difference (18‑10). Their rivals sit just a shade below in eighth, having amassed 15 points from four victories, three draws and three defeats, though they enjoy a superior +10 margin (22‑12). The fixture pits the two clubs against each other for the first time this season, and a win could see Oxford climb into the top six while Reading looks to close the three‑point gap and regain momentum.