Oxford United vs Derby County LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

Follow live coverage as Oxford United face Derby County in the Championship today.

An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

Relegation from the top flight last term means Leicester City, Ipswich Town and Southampton are all back in the second tier this term and will be expected to push for play-off spots again at least, but so too will newly-promoted Birmingham City and Wrexham, with a host of hopefuls eyeing up the £200m jackpot that comes with promotion to the top flight. At the other end of the table, Sheffield Wednesday and Hull City hope to stay up amid crises.

Follow updates from today’s game in the live blog below.

Oxford United FC 1 - 0 Derby County FC

Oxford United vs Derby County

14:25

Match ends, Oxford United 1, Derby County 0.

Oxford United vs Derby County

14:24

Second Half ends, Oxford United 1, Derby County 0.

Oxford United vs Derby County

14:24

Ebou Adams (Derby County) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Oxford United vs Derby County

14:22

Attempt missed. Carlton Morris (Derby County) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Patrick Agyemang with a headed pass following a corner.

Oxford United vs Derby County

14:20

Corner, Derby County. Conceded by Brian De Keersmaecker.

Oxford United vs Derby County

14:20

Corner, Derby County. Conceded by Brian De Keersmaecker.

Oxford United vs Derby County

14:20

Corner, Derby County. Conceded by Brian De Keersmaecker.

Oxford United vs Derby County

14:19

Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.

Oxford United vs Derby County

14:18

Substitution, Oxford United. Ben Davies replaces Siriki Dembélé.

Oxford United vs Derby County

14:17

Substitution, Oxford United. Mark Harris replaces Nik Prelec.

Oxford United vs Derby County

14:17

Nik Prelec (Oxford United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Oxford United vs Derby County

14:16

Corner, Derby County. Conceded by Ciaron Brown.

Oxford United vs Derby County

14:16

Ciaron Brown (Oxford United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Oxford United vs Derby County

14:14

Foul by Ciaron Brown (Oxford United).

Oxford United vs Derby County

14:14

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Oxford United vs Derby County

14:14

Substitution, Derby County. Lars-Jørgen Salvesen replaces Rhian Brewster.

Oxford United vs Derby County

14:13

Substitution, Derby County. Callum Elder replaces Craig Forsyth.

Oxford United vs Derby County

14:13

Delay in match because of an injury Brodie Spencer (Oxford United).

Oxford United vs Derby County

14:11

Corner, Derby County. Conceded by Michal Helik.

Oxford United vs Derby County

14:11

Attempt blocked. Ebou Adams (Derby County) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Bobby Clark.

Oxford United vs Derby County

14:10

Corner, Derby County. Conceded by Michal Helik.

Oxford United vs Derby County

14:09

Attempt missed. Siriki Dembélé (Oxford United) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Jack Currie with a headed pass.

Oxford United vs Derby County

14:08

Attempt missed. Carlton Morris (Derby County) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Ebou Adams.

Oxford United vs Derby County

14:03

Corner, Derby County. Conceded by Brodie Spencer.

Oxford United vs Derby County

14:01

Cameron Brannagan (Oxford United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Oxford United vs Derby County

14:01

Foul by Cameron Brannagan (Oxford United).

Oxford United vs Derby County

14:00

Substitution, Derby County. Corey Blackett-Taylor replaces David Ozoh.

Oxford United vs Derby County

14:00

Substitution, Oxford United. Przemyslaw Placheta replaces Stanley Mills.

Oxford United vs Derby County

13:59

Attempt missed. Nik Prelec (Oxford United) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Siriki Dembélé with a cross following a set piece situation.

Oxford United vs Derby County

13:58

Jack Currie (Oxford United) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Oxford United vs Derby County

13:58

Attempt missed. Michal Helik (Oxford United) header from very close range misses to the right. Assisted by Brian De Keersmaecker with a cross following a corner.

Oxford United vs Derby County

13:56

Corner, Oxford United. Conceded by Craig Forsyth.

Oxford United vs Derby County

13:55

Corner, Derby County. Conceded by Jack Currie.

Oxford United vs Derby County

13:55

Foul by Stanley Mills (Oxford United).

Oxford United vs Derby County

13:53

Attempt missed. Will Vaulks (Oxford United) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Nik Prelec.

Oxford United vs Derby County

13:53

Attempt blocked. Nik Prelec (Oxford United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Cameron Brannagan.

Oxford United vs Derby County

13:52

Substitution, Derby County. Patrick Agyemang replaces Andreas Weimann.

Oxford United vs Derby County

13:50

Brodie Spencer (Oxford United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Oxford United vs Derby County

13:47

Matt Clarke (Derby County) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Oxford United vs Derby County

13:47

Nik Prelec (Oxford United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Oxford United vs Derby County

13:46

Attempt saved. Cameron Brannagan (Oxford United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Jacob Widell Zetterström (Derby County). Assisted by Stanley Mills.

Oxford United vs Derby County

13:45

Will Vaulks (Oxford United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Oxford United vs Derby County

13:45

Foul by Will Vaulks (Oxford United).

Oxford United vs Derby County

13:45

Foul by Dion Sanderson (Derby County).

Oxford United vs Derby County

13:40

Corner, Oxford United. Conceded by Matt Clarke.

Oxford United vs Derby County

13:40

Attempt blocked. Brian De Keersmaecker (Oxford United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Oxford United vs Derby County

13:39

Foul by Brian De Keersmaecker (Oxford United).

Oxford United vs Derby County

13:37

Corner, Oxford United. Conceded by Jacob Widell Zetterström.

Oxford United vs Derby County

13:39

Attempt saved. Nik Prelec (Oxford United) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Jacob Widell Zetterström (Derby County).

Oxford United vs Derby County

13:36

Corner, Derby County. Conceded by Brodie Spencer.

Oxford United vs Derby County

13:35

Foul by Brodie Spencer (Oxford United).

Oxford United vs Derby County

13:35

Offside, Derby County. Andreas Weimann is caught offside.

Oxford United vs Derby County

13:34

Second Half begins Oxford United 1, Derby County 0.

Oxford United vs Derby County

13:33

Substitution, Derby County. Bobby Clark replaces Ben Brereton.

Oxford United vs Derby County

13:19

First Half ends, Oxford United 1, Derby County 0.

Oxford United vs Derby County

13:19

Attempt missed. Stanley Mills (Oxford United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the right following a corner.

Oxford United vs Derby County

13:19

Attempt saved. Michal Helik (Oxford United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Jacob Widell Zetterström (Derby County). Assisted by Nik Prelec with a headed pass.

Oxford United vs Derby County

13:17

Offside, Oxford United. Nik Prelec is caught offside.

Oxford United vs Derby County

13:17

Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.

Oxford United vs Derby County

13:17

Ciaron Brown (Oxford United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Oxford United vs Derby County

13:15

Corner, Derby County. Conceded by Michal Helik.

Oxford United vs Derby County

13:14

Jack Currie (Oxford United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Oxford United vs Derby County

13:14

Foul by Jack Currie (Oxford United).

Oxford United vs Derby County

13:10

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Oxford United vs Derby County

13:09

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Oxford United vs Derby County

13:09

Delay in match because of an injury Cameron Brannagan (Oxford United).

Oxford United vs Derby County

13:06

Attempt missed. Nik Prelec (Oxford United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Siriki Dembélé.

Oxford United vs Derby County

13:05

Nik Prelec (Oxford United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Oxford United vs Derby County

13:03

Foul by Ebou Adams (Derby County).

Oxford United vs Derby County

13:03

Siriki Dembélé (Oxford United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Oxford United vs Derby County

12:59

Corner, Derby County. Conceded by Siriki Dembélé.

Oxford United vs Derby County

13:01

Attempt blocked. Andreas Weimann (Derby County) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Oxford United vs Derby County

12:58

Corner, Derby County. Conceded by Michal Helik.

Oxford United vs Derby County

12:55

Goal! Oxford United 1, Derby County 0. Stanley Mills (Oxford United) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Brian De Keersmaecker with a through ball following a fast break.

Oxford United vs Derby County

12:54

Attempt missed. Cameron Brannagan (Oxford United) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Jack Currie.

Oxford United vs Derby County

12:50

Attempt missed. Brian De Keersmaecker (Oxford United) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left.

Oxford United vs Derby County

12:51

Attempt blocked. Jack Currie (Oxford United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Oxford United vs Derby County

12:50

Attempt saved. Brian De Keersmaecker (Oxford United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Jacob Widell Zetterström (Derby County). Assisted by Siriki Dembélé.

Oxford United vs Derby County

12:49

Attempt saved. Brian De Keersmaecker (Oxford United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Jacob Widell Zetterström (Derby County). Assisted by Jack Currie.

Oxford United vs Derby County

12:49

Attempt blocked. Siriki Dembélé (Oxford United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jack Currie.

Oxford United vs Derby County

12:47

Foul by David Ozoh (Derby County).

Oxford United vs Derby County

12:46

Attempt saved. Stanley Mills (Oxford United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Jacob Widell Zetterström (Derby County).

Oxford United vs Derby County

12:46

Foul by Andreas Weimann (Derby County).

Oxford United vs Derby County

12:46

Attempt blocked. Andreas Weimann (Derby County) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ben Brereton.

Oxford United vs Derby County

12:42

Offside, Derby County. Matt Clarke is caught offside.

Oxford United vs Derby County

12:42

Foul by Ciaron Brown (Oxford United).

Oxford United vs Derby County

12:37

Attempt saved. Ben Brereton (Derby County) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner by Jamie Cumming (Oxford United). Assisted by Carlton Morris.

Oxford United vs Derby County

12:35

Offside, Derby County. Max Johnston is caught offside.

Oxford United vs Derby County

12:32

Foul by Ebou Adams (Derby County).

Oxford United vs Derby County

12:31

First Half begins.

Oxford United vs Derby County

12:00

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Oxford United vs Derby County

10:30

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