"Once again scrapping it out at the foot of the Championship table, Gary Rowett's men open this weekend's fixtures holding just a two-point buffer from slipping into the relegation zone. Despite snatching 1-1 stalemates against Norwich and Middlesbrough on either side of November's international break, the former Millwall boss has seen his squad register just a single victory from any of their previous seven Championship appearances."
"As for the visitors, after losing their Premier League status last season, it is no secret that Ipswich have their sights firmly set on clinching an immediate top-flight return this time around. Last seen marking their return from November's international break with an eye-catching 2-0 victory away at Hull, Kieran McKenna's men are enjoying what has become a recent flurry."
Ipswich Town are on a strong run, unbeaten in six Championship matches with four wins and two draws, including recent victories 4-1 over Swansea and 2-0 at Hull. Ipswich aim for immediate Premier League return after relegation last season and can climb into automatic promotion spots with a win. Oxford United sit near the relegation zone with only a two-point cushion and have won just once in their last eight home fixtures across all competitions. Oxford have managed 1-1 draws with Norwich and Middlesbrough but only one victory in their previous seven Championship matches. Oxford face a stern test at the Kassam Stadium.
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