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Oxford Today
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Oxford United Hosts Sunderland in FA Cup Fourth Round
The Championship side looks to upset the Premier League club in the cup competition.
Published on Feb. 15, 2026
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Oxford United, currently in 23rd place in the Championship, will host Sunderland, who sit 11th in the Premier League, in the FA Cup fourth round on Sunday at Kassam Stadium. Oxford has struggled at home this season, winning just five times, while Sunderland is coming off its first home loss of the campaign against Liverpool. The winner will advance to the next round of the prestigious cup competition.
Why it matters
The FA Cup provides an opportunity for lower-league clubs like Oxford United to pull off an upset against top-flight opposition and advance in the historic tournament. A win for Oxford could be a major boost for the struggling Championship side, while Sunderland will be heavily favored as the Premier League club.
The details
Oxford United has failed to secure a victory in seven consecutive matches across all competitions and has won just five times at home this season. Sunderland, meanwhile, is having a strong campaign in the Premier League after earning promotion last season, though the club did suffer its first home loss of the season against Liverpool on Wednesday.
- The match will take place on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
The players
Oxford United
The Championship club currently sits in 23rd place in the league table and is five points from safety.
Sunderland
The Premier League club occupies 11th position in the table and is looking to continue its impressive season after earning promotion last year.
What’s next
The winner of the match will advance to the next round of the FA Cup.
The takeaway
This fourth-round FA Cup clash provides an opportunity for Oxford United to pull off a major upset against Premier League opposition, while Sunderland will be heavily favored to continue its strong season and progress in the prestigious cup competition.
