Oxford United secured a memorable 2-1 victory over promotion-chasing West Bromwich Albion at the Kassam Stadium on Saturday, February 28, 2026. This result was a significant upset that boosted Oxford's survival hopes and dented West Brom's automatic promotion ambitions. Oxford took the lead with a well-taken goal in the first half, but West Brom equalized early in the second period through a penalty. The match seemed headed for a draw until Oxford scored a dramatic late winner in stoppage time, sending the home fans into raptures. The three points provided Oxford with crucial breathing space above the relegation zone, while for West Brom it was a costly defeat in a tight race at the top. The Oxford manager called it the team's best performance of the season, while the West Brom boss was critical of his side's game management.