Match story
- Oxford United was more accurate in front of goal (58% on target vs 47%).
- Brighton held more of the ball (62% possession).
Brighton defeated Oxford United 0-6 in the League Cup. The fixture is part of the 2nd Round stage in the 2025 season. Oliver Langford, England officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Oxford United vs Brighton meeting in League Cup with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Oxford United and Brighton. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
League CupRecorded meetings: 1 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
BrightonBrighton defeated Oxford United 0-6 in the League Cup. The fixture is part of the 2nd Round stage in the 2025 season. Oliver Langford, England officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Oxford United vs Brighton meeting in League Cup with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Oxford United and Brighton. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
League CupRecorded meetings: 1 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
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Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick took time out to talk to the media who cover the club at the Carton House Hotel in Maynooth on Wednesday. The pre-season 'sit down' is a long-established United tradition. There has only been a couple of occasions when the United boss of the day has refused to co-operate, once during Sir Alex Ferguson's time, the other in Jose Mourinho's.
Arteta has personally asked for him to be signed this summer Mikel Arteta is eager for Arsenal to sign Atletico Madrid star Marc Pubill to bolster his defence ahead of the new season. The Premier League champions have strengthened in midfield and in attack with Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis added to the squad for a combined fee of £109million. But problems in defence have the club eager to recruit another option at the back ahead of the defence of their title. Pubill has shone at Atletico after his move from Almeria a year ago, arriving as a full-back before featuring prominently at centre-half after the turn of the year. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. The Spain international played the full 90 minutes in each of Atletico’s Champions League semi-finals against Arsenal with Arteta hugely impressed by the 23-year-old. According to AS, he immediately instructed Andrea Berta to ‘make a move’ for the defender, with the club’s sporting director approaching his former employers over a transfer. Arsenal were prepared to ‘break the bank’ to bring Pubill to north London but the report states things have gone no further with Atletico determined to hold onto their defender with talks also underway to tie him down to a new contract. Pubill is also said to be fully committed to the project in the Spanish capital. Pubill was part of Spain’s World Cup-winning squad (Picture: REUTERS) Arsenal boast perhaps the most formidable defence in club football but injury problems have been a growing issue. In addition to Pubill, the Gunners have also been linked with Barcelona star Jules Kounde and Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa this summer. Jurrien Timber, Arteta’s first-choice right-back, has not played since March with a groin injury ruling him out of the season run-in and the World Cup with Netherlands. He has returned to training but his manager has been unable to provide a clear timescale for his return to the team. Ben White, another option at right-back and centre-half, suffered a knee injury in May that also ruled him out of the World Cup. The former Brighton star is fit again, featuring in pre-season. Timber has not played since March (Picture: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) William Saliba meanwhile is sidelined as a result of a back injury. He and the club opted against the option of surgery over the summer with the France international likely to miss the opening months of the new campaign. Elsewhere, Arsenal have explored a deal to sign another Atletico star in Julian Alvarez. The Argentina international is desperate to join Barcelona however with reports in Spain claiming he is not interested in a return to England. Atletico, furious with Barcelona’s public pursuit of the striker this summer, are refusing to sell him to their domestic rivals. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
Newcastle United are admirers of Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba and are being pushed by some at the club to move for him. The post ‘Some Are Pushing’ – View At Newcastle United Forming Over Move For Midfielder appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.
Chelsea have set a Friday deadline for offers of £120m or more from clubs interested in midfielder Enzo Fernandez. The Argentina international, 25, has faced uncertainty over his future at Stamford Bridge since March, when he first raised the possibility of a move to Real Madrid. Around that time, his agent Javier Pastore publicly stated his client was underpaid and wanted to leave following a difficult season in which Chelsea finished 10th in the Premier League and ended the campaign without a trophy after losing the FA Cup final to Manchester City.
Jonathan Bukabakwa released from prison last yearCase highlights flaws in Fifa’s safeguarding processesA coach in the Democratic Republic of the Congo who was banned from football for 20 years by Fifa in March 2023 for sexual abuse of a minor is continuing to take charge of young players, the Guardian can reveal.Jonathan Bukabakwa, who is known as Messi and previously coached youth teams in the Limpopo and Malabo regions, was also fined 100,000 Swiss francs after a Fifa investigation found him of guilty of sexual abuse. He had also been convicted of similar offences by authorities in the DRC but was released from prison last year. Continue reading...
Newcastle United have added Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba to their summer shortlist as they attempt to rebuild a midfield that has been dramatically weakened by high-profile departures. The Magpies have already lost Bruno Guimarães to Arsenal for £75 million, while Sandro Tonali has also left St James’ Park this summer. Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add […] The post Newcastle planning move for Man United midfield target after Tonali & Guimaraes exit appeared first on CaughtOffside.
PSG were crowned champions of the 2026 UEFA Super Cup, and Luis Enrique matched an impressive record held by legendary manager Alex Ferguson. PSG lifted the 2026 UEFA Super Cup after beating Aston Villa 2-1 in Salzburg to open the new European season with silverware. The result marked another milestone night for manager Luis Enrique, who continues to build one of the most decorated résumés in the history of European club soccer. With the win, Luis Enrique now has six European club titles to his name, moving him level with Alex Ferguson and Giovanni Trapattoni for third on the all-time list of most European titles won by a manager. Only Carlo Ancelotti, with 10, and Pep Guardiola, with seven, stand above that trio in the historic ranking, which also includes Bob Paisley, José Mourinho, Zinédine Zidane and Unai Emery with five apiece. Between his time at Barcelona and now PSG, Luis Enrique has built a legacy defined not just by the volume of trophies, but by his consistency on the biggest stage — a distinction that places him firmly among the most successful managers the European game has ever produced. Luis Enrique celebrates as he lifts the UEFA Super Cup trophy. (Getty Images) Luis Enrique’s perfect record in European finals What makes Luis Enrique’s case stand out even further is his perfect record in continental finals. The Spanish coach has now reached six European finals across his career and won every single one of them, a run that surpasses Zinédine Zidane’s own flawless mark of five finals and five titles. Between two different clubs and more than a decade apart, Enrique has never once lost on the biggest stage Europe has to offer. His six European finals, all won: Champions League 2015 (Barcelona) — beat Juventus 3-1UEFA Super Cup 2015 (Barcelona) — beat Sevilla 5-4 (after extra time)Champions League 2025 (PSG) — beat Inter Milan 5-0UEFA Super Cup 2025 (PSG) — beat Tottenham 2-2 (won on penalties)Champions League 2026 (PSG) — beat Arsenal 1-1 (won 4-3 on penalties)UEFA Super Cup 2026 (PSG) — beat Aston Villa 2-1
Defender Nobel Mendy says he is "ready" for the challenge of the Premier League, after completing his move to Hull City from Rayo Vallecano for an undisclosed club-record fee. Mendy made his first senior Senegal appearance in March 2026 and featured 28 times for Rayo Vallecano last season.
LEWIS STEELE: At AEK Larnaca, Iraola was sacked by February. At Mirandes, he won one, drew five and lost four in his first ten fixtures.
Fabian Hürzeler has lost key players including Welbeck and Van Hecke with Brighton needing squad depth to cope with the demands of European footballGuardian writers’ predicted position: 9th (NB: this is not necessarily John Brewin’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)Last season’s position: 8th Continue reading...
The lesser-spotted swap deal, always great fun isn't it? Here, we take a look at football's swap shop, shining a light of 10 of the most high-profile examples.
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Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick took time out to talk to the media who cover the club at the Carton House Hotel in Maynooth on Wednesday. The pre-season 'sit down' is a long-established United tradition. There has only been a couple of occasions when the United boss of the day has refused to co-operate, once during Sir Alex Ferguson's time, the other in Jose Mourinho's.
Arteta has personally asked for him to be signed this summer Mikel Arteta is eager for Arsenal to sign Atletico Madrid star Marc Pubill to bolster his defence ahead of the new season. The Premier League champions have strengthened in midfield and in attack with Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis added to the squad for a combined fee of £109million. But problems in defence have the club eager to recruit another option at the back ahead of the defence of their title. Pubill has shone at Atletico after his move from Almeria a year ago, arriving as a full-back before featuring prominently at centre-half after the turn of the year. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. The Spain international played the full 90 minutes in each of Atletico’s Champions League semi-finals against Arsenal with Arteta hugely impressed by the 23-year-old. According to AS, he immediately instructed Andrea Berta to ‘make a move’ for the defender, with the club’s sporting director approaching his former employers over a transfer. Arsenal were prepared to ‘break the bank’ to bring Pubill to north London but the report states things have gone no further with Atletico determined to hold onto their defender with talks also underway to tie him down to a new contract. Pubill is also said to be fully committed to the project in the Spanish capital. Pubill was part of Spain’s World Cup-winning squad (Picture: REUTERS) Arsenal boast perhaps the most formidable defence in club football but injury problems have been a growing issue. In addition to Pubill, the Gunners have also been linked with Barcelona star Jules Kounde and Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa this summer. Jurrien Timber, Arteta’s first-choice right-back, has not played since March with a groin injury ruling him out of the season run-in and the World Cup with Netherlands. He has returned to training but his manager has been unable to provide a clear timescale for his return to the team. Ben White, another option at right-back and centre-half, suffered a knee injury in May that also ruled him out of the World Cup. The former Brighton star is fit again, featuring in pre-season. Timber has not played since March (Picture: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) William Saliba meanwhile is sidelined as a result of a back injury. He and the club opted against the option of surgery over the summer with the France international likely to miss the opening months of the new campaign. Elsewhere, Arsenal have explored a deal to sign another Atletico star in Julian Alvarez. The Argentina international is desperate to join Barcelona however with reports in Spain claiming he is not interested in a return to England. Atletico, furious with Barcelona’s public pursuit of the striker this summer, are refusing to sell him to their domestic rivals. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
Newcastle United are admirers of Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba and are being pushed by some at the club to move for him. The post ‘Some Are Pushing’ – View At Newcastle United Forming Over Move For Midfielder appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.
Chelsea have set a Friday deadline for offers of £120m or more from clubs interested in midfielder Enzo Fernandez. The Argentina international, 25, has faced uncertainty over his future at Stamford Bridge since March, when he first raised the possibility of a move to Real Madrid. Around that time, his agent Javier Pastore publicly stated his client was underpaid and wanted to leave following a difficult season in which Chelsea finished 10th in the Premier League and ended the campaign without a trophy after losing the FA Cup final to Manchester City.
Jonathan Bukabakwa released from prison last yearCase highlights flaws in Fifa’s safeguarding processesA coach in the Democratic Republic of the Congo who was banned from football for 20 years by Fifa in March 2023 for sexual abuse of a minor is continuing to take charge of young players, the Guardian can reveal.Jonathan Bukabakwa, who is known as Messi and previously coached youth teams in the Limpopo and Malabo regions, was also fined 100,000 Swiss francs after a Fifa investigation found him of guilty of sexual abuse. He had also been convicted of similar offences by authorities in the DRC but was released from prison last year. Continue reading...
Newcastle United have added Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba to their summer shortlist as they attempt to rebuild a midfield that has been dramatically weakened by high-profile departures. The Magpies have already lost Bruno Guimarães to Arsenal for £75 million, while Sandro Tonali has also left St James’ Park this summer. Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add […] The post Newcastle planning move for Man United midfield target after Tonali & Guimaraes exit appeared first on CaughtOffside.
PSG were crowned champions of the 2026 UEFA Super Cup, and Luis Enrique matched an impressive record held by legendary manager Alex Ferguson. PSG lifted the 2026 UEFA Super Cup after beating Aston Villa 2-1 in Salzburg to open the new European season with silverware. The result marked another milestone night for manager Luis Enrique, who continues to build one of the most decorated résumés in the history of European club soccer. With the win, Luis Enrique now has six European club titles to his name, moving him level with Alex Ferguson and Giovanni Trapattoni for third on the all-time list of most European titles won by a manager. Only Carlo Ancelotti, with 10, and Pep Guardiola, with seven, stand above that trio in the historic ranking, which also includes Bob Paisley, José Mourinho, Zinédine Zidane and Unai Emery with five apiece. Between his time at Barcelona and now PSG, Luis Enrique has built a legacy defined not just by the volume of trophies, but by his consistency on the biggest stage — a distinction that places him firmly among the most successful managers the European game has ever produced. Luis Enrique celebrates as he lifts the UEFA Super Cup trophy. (Getty Images) Luis Enrique’s perfect record in European finals What makes Luis Enrique’s case stand out even further is his perfect record in continental finals. The Spanish coach has now reached six European finals across his career and won every single one of them, a run that surpasses Zinédine Zidane’s own flawless mark of five finals and five titles. Between two different clubs and more than a decade apart, Enrique has never once lost on the biggest stage Europe has to offer. His six European finals, all won: Champions League 2015 (Barcelona) — beat Juventus 3-1UEFA Super Cup 2015 (Barcelona) — beat Sevilla 5-4 (after extra time)Champions League 2025 (PSG) — beat Inter Milan 5-0UEFA Super Cup 2025 (PSG) — beat Tottenham 2-2 (won on penalties)Champions League 2026 (PSG) — beat Arsenal 1-1 (won 4-3 on penalties)UEFA Super Cup 2026 (PSG) — beat Aston Villa 2-1
Defender Nobel Mendy says he is "ready" for the challenge of the Premier League, after completing his move to Hull City from Rayo Vallecano for an undisclosed club-record fee. Mendy made his first senior Senegal appearance in March 2026 and featured 28 times for Rayo Vallecano last season.
LEWIS STEELE: At AEK Larnaca, Iraola was sacked by February. At Mirandes, he won one, drew five and lost four in his first ten fixtures.
Fabian Hürzeler has lost key players including Welbeck and Van Hecke with Brighton needing squad depth to cope with the demands of European footballGuardian writers’ predicted position: 9th (NB: this is not necessarily John Brewin’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)Last season’s position: 8th Continue reading...
The lesser-spotted swap deal, always great fun isn't it? Here, we take a look at football's swap shop, shining a light of 10 of the most high-profile examples.
Tap a headline to view metadata and excerpt fields in Sportra, then use the article website button to continue on the original publisher page.
