Peart-Harris and Harris fire Oxford United past Watford in Championship

Oxford United strengthened their position in the Championship with a 2–0 victory over Watford on matchday 42, as goals from Myles Peart-Harris and Mark Harris sealed a confident home performance.

The breakthrough arrived in the 19th minute when Myles Peart-Harris struck for Oxford United, giving the hosts an early advantage. His finish, recorded as a regular-time goal without a listed assist, set the tone for a first half in which the home side capitalised on their early momentum.

Championship

Sat, Apr 11, 2026 14:00

Oxford United

2-0

Watford

FT

Watford struggled to find a response and turned to their bench just before the hour. Nampalys Mendy made way for Kwadwo Baah in the 60th minute, followed by a double change a minute later as Jérémy Pétris and Luca Kjerrumgaard were replaced by Kévin Keben Biakolo and Mamadou Doumbia. Further attacking impetus was introduced in the 68th minute when Othmane Maamma came on for Giorgi Chakvetadze, and Tom Ince entered for Saba Goglichidze late on.

The second half grew increasingly combative. Watford’s Nestor Irankunda was booked on 57 minutes, and Oxford goalscorer Peart-Harris received a yellow card two minutes later. Imran Louza also went into the referee’s book in the 71st minute, underlining the Hornets’ frustration as they chased the game.

Oxford managed the closing stages intelligently, with Peart-Harris replaced by Hidde ter Avest in the 78th minute. Jamie Donley made way for Mark Harris in the 87th minute, a change that proved decisive in stoppage time. Harris struck Oxford’s second goal in the 90th minute plus two, confirming the win and capping his impact from the bench.

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