Sheffield United will continue their quest for the Championship title with a visit to 19th-placed Oxford on Saturday.
After securing a win against Coventry last weekend, The Blades moved two points clear at the top of the standings. Now, Chris Wilder's team is focused on maintaining their position heading into the final stretch of the season.
Oxford, who have performed decently in their first season back at this level in 25 years, will host Sheffield United at the Kassam Stadium. However, they are not expected to pose a significant threat to the league leaders.
Sheffield United is likely to control Saturday's match, and anything other than an away win would be a surprising outcome. Wilder's squad is determined to stay ahead of Leeds and Burnley in the race for the title.
Team news
Oxford is hopeful that Cameron Brannagan will be available for selection, but Elliott Moore, Joe Bennett, Max Woltman, and Gregory Leigh are all doubtful for Saturday's game.
Sheffield United will assess the fitness of Vinicius Souza, Harry Clarke, and Tom Davies before the match. Rhys Norrington-Davies, Ollie Arblaster, and Sai Sachdev are set to remain sidelined for an extended period.
The stats
Sheffield United is currently on a five-game unbeaten run, winning four of those matches in the league.
The Blades have been the most successful away team in the Championship this season, earning 40 points from 19 matches on the road.
Oxford has only won one of their last 11 league games.
In their previous encounter in November, Sheffield United emerged victorious with a 3-0 win at home against Oxford.
Prediction
Sheffield United's consistent performances this season have propelled them to the top of the table. With Leeds faltering, The Blades are well-placed to secure promotion as champions.
Their upcoming match against Oxford should not pose a significant challenge. Oxford remains in a precarious position near the relegation zone, and a defeat on Saturday could increase their concerns about being dragged into a relegation battle.
The task of securing a positive result against a title-chasing Sheffield United seems daunting for Oxford. The visitors are expected to claim a comfortable victory, maintaining pressure on Leeds and Burnley at the summit of the league.