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Oxford United predicted XI vs Birmingham: return to back four and Lankshear start?

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15.03.2026

Oxford United welcome newly-promoted Birmingham City this weekend for the first time in 28 years.

The U's last faced Blues at home back in 1998, with the visitors thrashing Oxford 7-1 in the old Division One.

After beating Leicester City 2-1 last weekend, Matt Bloomfield's Yellows are looking to remain unbeaten under their new head coach against a Birmingham side who lack form on the road.

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Oxford switched to a back five for the win at the King Power, but will Bloomfield keep that set up?

We have predicted how the U's will look at the Kassam this Saturday...

Goalkeeper and defence

Obviously, Jamie........

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