Oxford edge West Brom as set pieces make the difference | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Oxford United beat West Bromwich Albion 2-1 at the Kassam Stadium. In the 14th minute, Stanley Mills glanced in Jamie Donley's cross after a corner. Will Lankshear added the winner with a close-range header (26.), before Oliver Bostock halved the deficit from distance (33.). West Brom controlled 69.0% possession and had 16 attempts, but tested Jamie Cumming only three times as Oxford made 47 clearances. Oxford remain 23rd and visit Preston North End next, while West Brom stay 21st and travel to Sheffield United.

Player of the Match: Will Lankshear decided the contest with a close-range header and graft, winning three fouls and regaining possession four times.

Stat of the Match: West Bromwich Albion attempted 36 crosses, but only 8.3% were accurate, highlighting wasteful delivery.

Three Things We Learned: Oxford's set pieces told, with the opener from a corner routine and the second created by a set-piece cross. Despite 69.0% possession and 16 attempts, West Brom registered just three on target. Oxford made 47 clearances and won 80.0% of their tackles, underlining their resilience without the ball.