Oxford United Beat Wigan 2-1 After Andrews Strikes Late Winner

Oxford United secured a 2-1 victory over Wigan Athletic at the Kassam Stadium in League One after Kai Andrews scored the decisive goal in the 76th minute. The result came after Wigan equalized through substitute Christian Saydee before Fraser Murray received a straight red card, leaving the visitors with 10 players for the closing stages. According to the Press Association match report, the victory lifted Oxford to seventh place with 18 points, while Wigan remained bottom of the table in 24th place with seven points.

Oxford capitalized on their numerical advantage to claim all three points. Oxford took the lead shortly before halftime through defender Michal Helik. After goalkeeper Joe Whitworth parried his initial volley from Tyler Goodrham's cross, Helik recovered the opportunity and fired the ball into the net with his right foot in the 44th minute.

Oxford had controlled much of the first half, creating opportunities through Mark Harris and Siriki Dembele. Whitworth produced saves to deny both players as the hosts sought to extend their advantage.

Wigan responded in the 69th minute when substitute Christian Saydee produced a long-range equalizer. After moving past a challenge, he unleashed a powerful shot from approximately 35 yards that traveled low beyond goalkeeper Jamie Cumming and into the left side of the goal. The goal was Wigan's first shot on target in the match, according to the Press Association report. However, the visitors' hopes of holding onto the draw suffered a major setback just three minutes later.

Fraser Murray was sent off with a straight red card in the 72nd minute for a dangerous challenge on Oxford defender Jack Currie. The dismissal reduced Wigan to 10 players and gave the home side an opportunity to regain control. Oxford took advantage four minutes later. Dembele created the opening by picking out Andrews, who struck a low shot from 14 yards into the bottom-left corner in the 76th minute to restore the hosts' lead.

Andrews' goal ultimately settled the contest, securing Oxford's win despite Saydee's impressive equalizer. Dembele also continued to threaten Wigan's defense, while Whitworth made another save against the Oxford attacker late in the match. The result left Oxford in seventh place in the League One standings, within the group competing for promotion playoff positions. Wigan remained 24th, occupying a place in the division's relegation zone, according to the standings accompanying the match report.