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Ryan Mason has hope for West Brom revival after Oxford United reveal

Declan Carr
Declan Carr

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Ryan Mason can start the process of saving his job when Oxford United visit West Brom on Saturday.

Mason is under severe pressure at West Brom after winning just two of the last 10 Championship matches.

Some West Brom fans are already calling for Mason to be sacked, after the dismal last-gasp loss to Charlton last time out.

However, The Hawthorns outfit's record against their opposition on 8 November, will surely give the ex-Tottenham coach hope that he can keep his post.

West Brom fans hold a club scarf aloft.
Baggies fans are split on Mason. (Credit: Imago)

West Brom have a fantastic record vs Oxford United

Oxford boss Gary Rowett will be keen to get one over on West Brom, but the statistics are not in his favour ahead of the contest.

The Baggies have only lost one of their 12 league meetings with Oxford in league competition, that was a 2-1 defeat in October 1997.

Therefore, surely Mason's side should fancy their chances, as the visitors have a woeful record in the Black Country.

West Brom's record vs Oxford United.
West Brom's record vs Oxford United. (Credit: Imago)

What is Oxford United's record on the road this season?

The U's have played seven league games away from home so far this season, and they have a mixed record on the road.

The Kassam Stadium outfit have won two of their away games, drawing one and losing the other four, scoring eight and conceding nine goals in the process.

  • Oxford have beaten Bristol City and Sheffield Wednesday
  • They drew with Queens Park Rangers
  • They have lost to Hull City, Birmingham, Watford and Wrexham

Therefore, there is every chance that Albion can come away with victory and Mason can kickstart a positive run, to take the pressure away and keep his spot in the dugout.

The Throstles have only lost one home match this season, winning two and drawing the other three, with five goals scored and four conceded in the West Midlands.

The Baggies need to start moving up the table, if they want to reach the playoffs, and the clash against the Yellows represents the perfect chance to do so.

Whether Mason and Co. can take it, that is another matter entirely, and supporters will be confident until they actually achieve it.

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