Leeds will aim to extend their unbeaten streak to four matches when they host Oxford United in an exciting Championship clash this Saturday.
The Whites will enter the match on the back of strong form. They managed to escape a near defeat against Preston North End when Jack Whatmough scored a last moment goal. The Peacocks are currently unbeaten in their last 3 Championship games. They are currently in the second position in the standings, just 3 points behind the table-toppers Sheffield Wednesday.
Oxford United, on the other hand, will enter this clash on the back of a dreadful run. The U’s suffered a 1-3 defeat at home to Sheffield Wednesday. The visitors are winless from their last six matches. Their last victory came against Hull City during early November.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Leeds vs. Oxford United live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this EFL Championship match in the U.S.:
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the United States. Streaming of this game is available on Paramount+, which is currently offering a FREE trial to new members.
What time does Leeds vs. Oxford United kick off?
This EFL Championship clash takes place at Elland Road in Leeds, United Kingdom and kicks off on Saturday, December 21 at 3:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sat, Dec. 21 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, Dec. 21 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, Dec. 21 | 8:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, Dec. 21 | 7:00 a.m. |
Leeds vs. Oxford United lineups, team news
The hosts will play their next match without some of the key players, which includes Ilia Gruev, who will remain sidelined due to a knee issue and is expected to return in the latter half of January. Midfielder Ao Tanaka is likely to continue for the hosts.
The Whites will also miss the services of Joe Gelhardt, who is sidelined owing to a hip injury. Junior Firpo is yet to recover from his hamstring injury; Sam Byram is likely to continue in the starting XI.
Leeds predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Meslier (GK) — Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Byram — Tanaka, Rothwell — James, Aaronson, Ramazani — Piroe
Injured: Gruev, Gelhardt, Firpo
Suspended: None
The visitors will travel to Elland Road without their long-term absentee, Joseph Bennett, who will remain sidelined due to a broken ankle and is expected to return in the later half of January.
Louie Sibley, who is working to gain his full fitness after suffering an ankle injury back in November, will miss the upcoming clash. The Scottish left-winger Siriki Dembele (ankle) will miss the upcoming clash as well.
Oxford United predicted XI (4-4-2, right to left): Cumming (GK) — Kioso, Moore, Brown, Leigh — Goodhram, Brannagan, El Mizouni, Dale — Rodrigues, Scarlett
Injured: Bennett, Sibley, Dembele
Suspended: None
Leeds vs. Oxford United Prediction
The hosts are yet to suffer a defeat at their home this season; they have won nine out of eleven games that they have played at Elland Road.
It is worth mentioning that the U’s will be travelling to Elland Road without a permanent manager following the dismissal of Des Buckingham, who was sacked just 20 games into the 2024/25 campaign. It is unlikely that directionless Oxford will be able to compete against Leeds at their home.
- Prediction: Leeds 3-0 Oxford United
EFL Championship fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Friday, December 20
- Luton vs. Derby (3:00 p.m.)
Saturday, December 21
- Hull City vs. Swansea (7:30 a.m.)
- Portsmouth vs. Coventry (7:30 a.m.)
- Sheffield Wednesday vs. Stoke (7:30 a.m.)
- Burnley vs. Watford (10:00 a.m.)
- Cardiff vs. Sheffield (10:00 a.m.)
- Leeds vs. Oxford (10:00 a.m.)
- Millwall vs. Blackburn Rovers (10:00 a.m.)
- Plymouth Argyle vs. Middlesborough (10:00 a.m.)
- QPR vs. Preston North End (10:00 a.m.)
- Sunderland vs. Norwich (10:00 a.m.)
Sunday, December 22
- West Brom vs. Bristol City (10:00 a.m.)
