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English football fans are always eager to see who makes the starting XI.
The upcoming FA Cup clash between Sunderland and Oxford United is set for 15.02.2026 at 14:00. Here you’ll find everything about confirmed lineups, tactical approaches, and recent performances leading into one of the most anticipated fixtures in England.
Pre-Match Overview
Both clubs come into this FA Cup encounter with contrasting form and ambitions.
Sunderland, currently sitting - in the standings, will look to secure valuable home points, while Oxford United, positioned -, aim to continue their climb up the FA Cup table.
Key match info:
- Country: England
- Date: 15.02.2026
- Kickoff: 14:00
- Favorite: Oxford United
This fixture has a rich history — the sides last met on 26.04.2025, finishing Oxford United 2-0 Sunderland.
Sunderland Starting XI and Tactical Notes
The Sunderland squad has been dominant at home throughout the FA Cup 2026 campaign.
Fans searching for the Sunderland lineup today or Sunderland starting XI can find it on this page.
The manager’s choices this week will likely focus on:
- Maintaining defensive stability after recent fixtures
- Enhancing midfield control and quick transitions
- Maximizing forward efficiency in the final third
Recent Sunderland home performances:
Date Event Score 17.01.2026 Sunderland vs Crystal Palace 2 - 1 10.01.2026 Everton vs Sunderland 1 - 1 07.01.2026 Brentford vs Sunderland 3 - 0
Oxford United Confirmed Lineup
The visitors Oxford United have been unpredictable this season but remain dangerous against top sides.
Their confirmed lineup for today’s FA Cup game will soon be announced on this page.
Performance overview:
- League standing: -
- Recent head-to-head record: Oxford United 2-0 Sunderland
- Wins this season over Sunderland: 1
Recent away match stats for Oxford United:
Date Event Score 20.01.2026 Oxford United vs Queens Park Rangers 0 - 0 17.01.2026 Oxford United vs Bristol City 0 - 0 09.01.2026 Milton Keynes Dons vs Oxford United 1 - 1
Prediction and Final Word
As of 24.01.2026, odds point to Oxford United as the likely winner, but English football rarely follows the script. Weather, intensity, and tactical precision will all influence the result.
The confirmed Sunderland and Oxford United lineups for the FA Cup 2026 season will be updated here once available — stay tuned for the latest lineup news, formations, and player performances.
