Ipswich Town will travel to Oxford United for a pre-season friendly at Kassam Stadium on Saturday, August 1, 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 12:00 p.
m. local time.
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Both clubs are using the match to finalize their preparations ahead of the new season.
Oxford United's Form
Oxford United enters the match on the back of three consecutive pre-season victories against Aldershot Town, Barnet, and Crawley Town.
Striker Gatlin O'Donkor has scored in every match, while academy prospects Aidan Elliott-Wheeler, Leo Snowden, and Harrison Bradney have also contributed regularly.
Midfielder Cam Brannagan has captained the side in all three warm-up games.
Winger Stan Mills has returned to the starting lineup after recovering from illness, scoring against Barnet and playing 45 minutes against Crawley Town.
Ipswich Town's Preparation
Ipswich Town comes into the match following a 2-1 defeat against Spanish La Liga club Osasuna.
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The Tractor Boys secured promotion to the Premier League after finishing second in the Sky Bet Championship last season.
The club is currently under head coach Gary O'Neil, who took over in June on a three-year contract following the departure of Kieran McKenna.
O'Neil previously managed Bournemouth, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and Strasbourg.
Ipswich has strengthened its squad during the summer transfer window with several key signings, including Brazilian forward Emersonn from Toulouse for approximately £26.5 million.
The club also signed Abdul Fatawu from Leicester City, Issa Diop from Fulham, and Japanese international Daizen Maeda.
They join an attacking unit that includes Jaden Philogene, Jack Clarke, Anis Mehmeti, and Chuba Akpom.
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Live updates for the match will be available via the official Oxford United mobile application and the team's official X account.
