Sheffield Wednesday fell to their fifth straight home defeat and failed to score in their third match on the spin as the unusual feeling of end-of-season lack of jeopardy was once again felt at S6.
Some nice patterns of play in the first half ultimately came to nothing and some half-decent chances were missed in a first half the Owls shaded. But as the second half went on, relegation-threatened Oxford United played like a side with more on the line and eventually broke the dam with Sam Long’s winner.
The sun is out and remarkably Wednesday have four matches left to play in this campaign. They’ll want to stop the slide deeper into the bottom half. Have yourself some ratings.
5. Marvin Johnson - 6
Made an important block before the break and created a couple of good crossing opportunities against his old club. Made a glut of tackles. No real joy going forward. Outgunned for the goal. Mixed bag. | UGC
6. Shea Charles - 6
One of many who have seemed to tire just a touch in the last weeks, Charles played with a bit more bite and invention on the ball and was combative. Influence slowed in the second half. | Steve Ellis / UGC
7. Stuart Armstrong - 6
Back in from the start for the first time since February and showed moments of quiet quality. Nothing too sparkling for the main part - not good, not bad. Like the afternoon itself, a little bit 'meh'. Off on 55 minutes. | SWFC / UGC
8. Anthony Musaba - 7
Looked in the mood from the off, turning Oxford round once or twice with his direct running. Couldn't adjust his feet from Windass' cross after the half hour - should've done better. Created his own chance a couple of minutes later but it swazzed just wide. Off on 55 minutes when things began to turn. | UGC