Brannagan's Penalty Saves Oxford United in 1-1 Draw Against Hull City
Cameron Brannagan's penalty secured a vital point for Oxford United in their battle against relegation, resulting in a 1-1 draw with Hull City on October 7, 2023. Despite the draw, Oxford remains second-bottom in the Championship, still a point away from safety. Mo Belloumi made a triumphant return for Hull, scoring just four minutes into the match. The Algerian winger capitalized on a long ball from Semi Ajayi, outpacing Ruben Roosken and firing a low shot past goalkeeper Jamie Cumming. Oxford equalized ten minutes later when Brannagan converted a penalty. The spot-kick was awarded after Charlie Hughes fouled Will Lankshear as he broke into the box. Brannagan confidently struck the ball to the left of Dillon Phillips, Hull's goalkeeper. In a fiercely contested match, both teams had opportunities to secure a win. Substitute Mark Harris nearly clinched it for Oxford in stoppage time but shot wide from a right-wing cross by Stan Mills. Key players returned for both teams, with Jamie Donley starting for Oxford after performing well for Northern Ireland, and Harris back on the bench after his recent international duty. Hull made five changes, including Phillips stepping in for Ivor Pandur due to travel concerns. Although Oxford started strong, it was Hull who struck first. The match saw an even contest with chances for both sides. Oxford's Brannagan tested Phillips with a long-range effort early in the second half, but neither team could find the breakthrough, leading to a hard-earned point for both sides.
Source: Sky Sports - 2026-04-03