How to watch Oxford United vs Leeds United: TV channel, live stream and team news including Dan James latest

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Leeds United can move within touching distance of Premier League promotion if they defeat Oxford United this week.

It’s Easter Weekend, meaning Leeds United will compete in a Championship double header over the next four days, starting with a trip to Oxford United.

After a worrying wobble, Daniel Farke’s side took the ascendancy in the Premier League promotion race last week with successive victories over Middlesbrough and Preston.

Meanwhile, Chris Wilder’s Sheffield United collapsed as they suffered three defeats in a row, including against bottom side Plymouth Argyle.

That left a five-point gap in the Championship table between first and third, meaning, depending on how results fall, Leeds can secure promotion as early as Monday.

They most likely will have to defeat Oxford for that to happen, though, and here is everything you need to know about the fixture.

Oxford United vs Leeds United kick-off

Leeds United take on Oxford on Good Friday, April 18, with kick-off at 8 pm at the Kassam Stadium.

How to watch Oxford vs Leeds United

With so much on the line, it’s no surprise that the game will be televised and there are multiple ways to watch it.

Oxford vs Leeds TV channel

Sky Sports will be broadcasting the game live on their Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football channels.

Coverage begins at 7:45 pm, following the showing of Sheffield United’s crucial game with Cardiff City.

Oxford vs Leeds live stream

There will not be a Sky Sports+ live stream of the match but it’s still possible to stream it.

SkyGo is the streaming platform for Sky and, if you are already a customer, you can access the SkyGo app on mobile, tablet and computer devices.

If not, you can purchase a Now TV day membership pass, allowing you to watch all the day’s Sky Sports coverage and stream it on your smartphone, tablet or computer.

A day pass costs £14.99, a flexible monthly membership is £34.99 and a 12-month contract costs £26 a month.

Oxford vs Leeds United team news

There’s good and bad news for Leeds ahead of the weekend’s fixtures.

Joe Rothwell will remain sidelined for both matches, however, Farke has revealed Dan James could feature against Oxford and will almost certainly be available for Stoke City on Easter Monday.

Speaking ahead of the game, the manager said: “Joe Rothwell will definitely miss this weekend’s game. We hope to have him available for the last home game against Bristol City. With Dan James, it looks slightly better.

“It is fair to say at this stage we will probably have him available for the Monday game. If he can play against Oxford? Late decision. Likely, he is available on Monday, trying everything we can.”

Position	Team	Played MP	Won W	Drawn D	Lost L	For GF	Against GA	Diff GD	Points Pts
1	LeedsLeeds	42	25	13	4	82	29	53	88
2	BurnleyBurnley	42	24	16	2	57	13	44	88
3	Sheff UtdSheffield Utd	42	26	7	9	57	33	24	83
4	SunderlandSunderland	42	21	13	8	57	38	19	76
5	Bristol CityBristol City	42	16	16	10	54	45	9	64
6	CoventryCoventry	42	18	9	15	59	54	5	63
7	West BromWest Brom	42	14	18	10	51	39	12	60
8	MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough	42	17	9	16	61	51	10	60
9	MillwallMillwall	42	16	12	14	41	41	0	60
10	BlackburnBlackburn	42	16	8	18	45	45	0	56
11	WatfordWatford	42	16	8	18	50	55	-5	56
12	SwanseaSwansea	42	15	9	18	45	51	-6	54
13	NorwichNorwich	42	13	14	15	63	58	5	53
14	Sheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday	42	14	11	17	56	64	-8	53
15	QPRQPR	42	12	14	16	49	55	-6	50
16	PrestonPreston	42	10	19	13	43	51	-8	49
17	Oxford UnitedOxford United	42	12	12	18	43	60	-17	48
18	Stoke CityStoke City	42	11	14	17	43	54	-11	47

Referee and officials

• Referee: Dean Whitestone
• Assistants: Andrew Fox and Alex James
• Fourth official: David Webb

Leeds vs Oxford prediction

As any Leeds fan will know, they are still more than capable of messing everything up even from such a commanding position.

However, it does feel like Leeds are past their rough patch now and will be able to get the vital victory at Oxford, even if it’s nervy.

Prediction: Oxford United 0-2 Leeds United.