Oxford finished 5th in the league table, but were promoted back to the EFL Championship via the play-offs, beating Bolton Wanderers 2–0 in the play-off final to return to the second tier of English football for the first time in 25 years.

[55] A day later, a fourth friendly was confirmed by the club, against Queens Park Rangers.

As the side which finished lower in the league, Oxford hosted the first round at their home ground, the Kassam Stadium, with the second round held at Peterborough's home ground, the London Road Stadium.

[69][70] Win Draw Loss Fixtures Sheaf 11'  90+1' Palmer 17' O'Hare 50' (pen.)

Brannagan  15' Rodrigues  30' McEachran  32' Oxford were drawn away to Bristol City in the first round.