Blackburn are on a poor run in the Championship at the moment having not won in their past seven games. However, they should still pose more of a threat to Oxford Utd than Swansea City did in the previous round. Michael Appleton will be keen to show his former employers, of just 67 days, that Oxford can upset the odds once again in this year’s FA Cup. And they look well placed to do so. Appleton’s side are strong contenders for promotion to League One with Kemar Roofe’s performances being a particular highlight. Graham Searles
Venue Kassam Stadium, Saturday 3pm
Referee Andy Davies
Odds Oxford Utd 7-5 Blackburn Rovers 23-10 Draw 12-5
Head to head Oxford Utd 7 Blackburn Rovers 7 Draws 10
Oxford Utd
Subs from Büchel, Bowery, Dunkley, Evans, Hoban, Long, Ruffels, Rose, Kenny, Cundy, George, Taylor, Humphreys
Doubtful None
Injured Taylor
Blackburn Rovers
Subs from Raya, Kilgallon, Lawrence, Lenihan, Ward, Marshall
Doubtful Marshall, Steele
Suspended Brown
Injured Delfouneso, Lowe, Williamson
Match pointers
• This is Oxford’s first showing in the fourth round since 1999, when they lost 4-2 to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge after a replay. Blackburn have lost just two of their last 21 FA Cup games against lower league sides.
