All eyes will be on the Kassam Stadium next Wednesday night as Oxford United square off with Brighton & Hove Albion in a tasty EFL Cup second-round encounter.
Oxford booked their spot with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Colchester United, though they slipped to a narrow defeat against Birmingham City in Championship action. Brighton, meanwhile, are coming off a frustrating 2-0 loss to Everton in the Premier League, leaving them eager to bounce back.
On paper, the Seagulls carry the edge as firm favourites, but Oxford’s bright start to the season has given them every reason to believe they can ruffle some feathers. Cup nights at the Kassam have a habit of throwing up drama, and with both sides more than capable of finding the net, this clash has all the makings of a free-flowing, crowd-pleasing spectacle, perhaps even with a shock on the cards.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
How to watch Oxford vs Brighton online - TV channels & live streams
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Oxford vs Brighton kick-off time
The match will be played at Kassam Stadium in Oxford, England, on Wednesday, August 27, with kick-off at 3:45 pm ET or 12:00 pm PT for fans in the US.
Team news & squads
Oxford vs Brighton lineups
5-4-1
Formation
4-2-3-1
BHAOXF-Line up
OXFSubstitutes
Manager
G. Rowett
BHA-Line up
BHASubstitutes
Manager
F. Hurzeler
Injuries and Suspended players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Oxford team news
Oxford United head into this cup clash nursing a handful of injury headaches that could throw a wrench into their preparations. The U's will be missing Ciaron Brown, Przemyslaw Placheta, Luke Harris, and Ole Romeny, all sidelined through various knocks, leaving the squad short of full strength.
Even so, Oxford have shown plenty of grit and resilience in their early-season outings, proving they can hold their own against tough opposition. With a buzzing Kassam crowd behind them, they'll be desperate to turn in a spirited performance and keep their giant-killing hopes alive against a Premier League heavyweight.
Brighton team news
As for Brighton, the Seagulls travel with their own concerns. Key figures Adam Webster and Solly March remain unavailable due to knee injuries, forcing Roberto De Zerbi to consider shuffling his pack.
Yet, Brighton's depth remains their trump card. The squad boasts quality in abundance, giving them the luxury of rotating without losing too much bite. That strength in numbers should hand them the belief that, even with a patched-up lineup, they have the tools to weather Oxford's fight and book a safe passage into the next round.
Form
OXF-Form
OXF- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 6/5
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 2/5
- Both teams scored
- 1/5
BHA-Form
BHAEverton
2
-
0
Brighton
L
Brighton
1
-
1
Fulham
D
Brighton
2
-
1
Wolfsburg
W
Brighton
2
-
0
Wolfsburg
W
Southampton
2
-
2
Brighton
D
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 7/6
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 2/5
- Both teams scored
- 3/5
Head-to-Head Record
OXFLast 2 matches
BHA0
Wins
0
Draws
2
Wins
Goals scored
8- Games over 2.5 goals
- 2/2
- Both teams scored
- 1/2