Lankshear double inspires Oxford United past Sheffield Wednesday | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Oxford United beat Sheffield Wednesday 4-1 at the Kassam Stadium. Will Lankshear opened the scoring in the fifth minute, finishing from close range after Stanley Mills' cross. The forward struck again (27.), Will Vaulks rifled in a third after the restart (67.), Will Grainger briefly replied for The Owls (72.) and Myles Peart-Harris restored the cushion moments later (73.). Oxford United carried the greater punch, producing 10 shots on target to The Owls' three. Oxford United remain 22nd and visit Millwall next, while The Owls stay bottom and host West Bromwich Albion next.

Player of the Match: Will Lankshear drove the result with two first half goals and an assist, converting three of his four attempts on target and leading the line with sharp movement.

Stat of the Match: Will Lankshear hit three shots on target from four attempts, adding an assist to underline a complete centre-forward display.

Three Things We Learned: Lankshear's end product separated the sides, with a brace and an assist anchoring Oxford United's best moments. The Owls' fightback was fleeting, their response wiped out within a minute as the hosts immediately re-established a three-goal margin. Stanley Mills supplied quality from the right, registering one big chance created and the opening assist.