Oxford United seize vital win as Mills and Lankshear strike inside half-hour | OneFootball

Oxford United beat West Bromwich Albion 2-1 at the Kassam Stadium, a result that keeps the hosts 23rd in the Championship relegation zone.

In the 14th minute, Stanley Mills glanced a header into the top left from Jamie Donley's cross after a corner to open the scoring.

Will Lankshear doubled the lead with a close-range header (26.). Substitute Oliver Bostock, on for the injured Mikey Johnston (22.), pulled one back with a right-footed strike from outside the box (33.).

After the restart, Jamie Cumming saved Josh Maja's goalbound header low to his left (50.). Later, the goalkeeper denied Aune Heggebo from close range (81.).

At the other end, Max O'Leary kept out Aidomo Emakhu's angled effort (86.). West Bromwich Albion pushed high and delivered 36 crosses, but couldn't find an equaliser.

Oxford United finished with 31% possession and nine attempts. West Bromwich Albion registered 16 attempts, three on target.

The result leaves West Bromwich Albion 21st. Next, Oxford United visit Preston North End. West Bromwich Albion travel to Sheffield United.