Championship takes on Premier League as Oxford United face Sunderland in the FA Cup fourth round on Sunday afternoon. Last Word on Football brings you the latest team news and the confirmed lineups ahead of the 2pm kickoff at Oxford’s Kassam Stadium.
FA Cup Fourth Round, Oxford United vs Sunderland: Team News and Confirmed Lineups
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### Oxford Team News
Oxford United will have six first team players missing for the game. Brian De Keersmaecker (shoulder), Hidde ter Avest (hamstring), Jack Currie (ankle), Jamie Donley (shoulder), Nik Prelec (groin) and Tyler Goodrham (ankle) will all miss out.
In better news for the U’s, striker Will Lankshear returns following his suspension, while Jack Currie and Jamie Donley could feature after recovery from their recent injuries.
United are battling to stay in the Championship this season and are currently in 23rd place, five points from safety. They will want to progress in the cup and this will be a welcome break from the league; however, the league must be their main focus.
Read More: [Oxford United Predicted Lineup vs Sunderland](https://lastwordonsports.com/football/2026/02/14/team-news-form-predicted-line-up-oxford-united-sunderland/)
### Sunderland Team News
The Black Cats will once again be without captain Granit Xhaka due to an ankle injury and winger Bertrand Traore who was injured on international duty at AFCON. Also missing will be defender Omar Alderete who will be rested after picking up a knock against Liverpool in midweek.
Following games against Arsenal and Liverpool in the past week, Sunderland head coach is expected to field a strong team but will give some players who played in both games a rest or a place on the bench. During his pre-match press conference, head coach [Regis Le Bris](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/sunderland-team-news-injury-news-regis-le-bris-5597674) said he intends to select a strong team and go further in the competition. “We had a strong week with two games against two top six teams.
“It was really demanding, physically especially. We’ll probably adjust the squad, but it will be important to go strong. I think the schedule won’t be too busy during this second part of the season. It’s possible to combine both Our attention is still on the league. It’s really clear. We have to reach this target around 40 points, 42 maybe, because the race will be intense. This is our main intention but because of the schedule, I think we can combine both. Let’s try to go further.”
### Oxford Confirmed Lineup
Will appear here at 1pm
### Sunderland Confirmed Lineup
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