Oxford United have been relegated from the Championship with one match remaining in the season. Des Buckingham's side return to League One after two years in the second tier of English football. Their fate was confirmed on Saturday after Charlton Athletic secured a victory against Hull City, according to Sky Sports.
The U's required results to go in their favour to maintain a mathematical chance of survival going into the final weekend. However, the result at The Valley ensures Oxford cannot climb out of the bottom three. The club earned promotion to the Championship in 2024 via the play-offs but have struggled for consistency during the current campaign.
Oxford join a list of clubs already confirmed for the drop as the 2025-26 season reaches its conclusion. According to The Guardian, the club will now begin preparations for life in the third tier. They face their final match of the season next Saturday before the summer transfer window opens for squad rebuilding.
