Cameron Brannagan's penalty earned Oxford United a crucial point in their fight against relegation, but they remain second-bottom in the Championship after a 1-1 draw with Hull City. The result leaves Oxford still a point from safety with just nine games remaining in their campaign.

Mo Belloumi scored inside four minutes of his return from injury to give Hull an early lead, capitalizing on Semi Ajayi's long ball before beating Jamie Cumming with a low shot. Oxford equalized 10 minutes later when Brannagan converted from the spot after Charlie Hughes fouled Will Lankshear in the box. Both teams had key players returning from international duty, with Jamie Donley back for Oxford after scoring for Northern Ireland.

Substitute Mark Harris almost snatched victory for Oxford in stoppage time but missed from close range. The draw was not ideal for either side, though it added another vital point to both teams' tallies. Hull, chasing playoff positions, made five changes including goalkeeper Dillon Phillips replacing Ivor Pandur due to travel concerns. Despite Oxford doing the more pressing in the second half, neither side could find a breakthrough in this fiercely-contested match that leaves Oxford's relegation battle hanging by a thread.