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Barnsley FC vs Oxford United FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2018-19
Barnsley FC
4 – 0
Full Time
Oxford United FC
Sat 4 Aug 2018 · 14:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Barnsley FC vs Oxford United FC — League One .

Match Details

  • Referee Gareth Mellor
  • Referee Kevin Mulraine
  • Referee Marc Edwards
  • Referee Ross Joyce

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Lincoln City FC 46 103
2 Cardiff City FC 46 91
3 Stockport County FC 46 77
4 Bradford City AFC 46 77
5 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75
6 Stevenage FC 46 75
7 Luton Town FC 46 74
8 Plymouth Argyle FC 46 73
9 Huddersfield Town AFC 46 67
10 Mansfield Town FC 46 65
11 Wycombe Wanderers FC 46 63
12 Reading FC 46 63
13 Blackpool FC 46 60
14 Doncaster Rovers FC 46 60
15 Barnsley FC 46 59
16 Wigan Athletic FC 46 56
17 Burton Albion FC 46 54
18 Peterborough United FC 46 53
19 AFC Wimbledon 46 53
20 Leyton Orient FC 46 52
21 Exeter City FC 46 49
22 Port Vale FC 46 42
23 Rotherham United FC 46 41
24 Northampton Town FC 46 35

Head-to-Head

4
1
1
Barnsley FC 6 games · Avg 3.0 goals Oxford United FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-08-04 Barnsley FC 4–0 Oxford United FC

Recent Form

Barnsley FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Aug Oxford United FC H 4–0 W
Oxford United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Aug Barnsley FC A 0–4 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Barnsley FC and Oxford United FC is underway.
  • 5' Oxford United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 10' Wales international Kieffer Moore has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 15' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Ken Dougall suffering a number of foals already.
  • 20' The Senegal Mamadou Thiam breaks the deadlock on 20 minutes. 1-0!
  • 21' Another change for Oxford United FC made on 21 minute. Samir Carruthers leaves to be changed by Sam Smith.
  • 26' Tony McMahon is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Oxford United FC tonight.
  • 29' The deadlock is broken! Mamadou Thiam gets on the scoresheet on 29 minutes.
  • 34' Barnsley FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 39' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 44' Dani Pinillos is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Oxford United FC so far.
  • 49' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 54' Oxford United FC is showing some good football. However, Oxford United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 59' The home supporters are growing impatient. Barnsley FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 63' A tactical swap from Oxford United FC — Robert Hall on, James Henry off on 63 minutes.
  • 68' Oxford United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 70' The supporters are chanting for George Moncur. He replaces Mamadou Thiam on 70 minute.
  • 75' The travelling Oxford United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 77' Brad Potts makes no mistake. The score reads 3-0 and Barnsley FC are in front.
  • 78' Alex Mowatt makes way for Cameron McGeehan at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Barnsley FC.
  • 82' The crowd applauds Jamie Mackie as he leaves the pitch. Gavin Whyte steps in for Oxford United FC.
  • 87' Oxford United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 89' The Nigeria Victor Adeboyejo breaks the deadlock on 89 minutes. 4-0!
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 4-0 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

Barnsley FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Daniel Stendel

Oxford United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Karl Robinson

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.73 Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.53 Oxford United FC xG
I would bet for: Barnsley FC to win 74% + Over 2.5 goals 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Barnsley FC74% Draw16% Oxford United FC10%
Actual: Barnsley FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes38% 0% No62%
Avg goals/match: 3.26
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 83%
17%
± 2.5 62%
38%
± 3.5 40%
60%
± 4.5 23%
77%

Double Chance

Barnsley FC or Draw
90%
Draw or Oxford United FC
26%
Barnsley FC or Oxford United FC
84%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Barnsley FC61% Draw34% Oxford United FC5%
Actual: Barnsley FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
14.4%
3 – 0
12.7%
1 – 0
10.6%
4 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
7.3%
3 – 1
6.7%
1 – 1
6%
0 – 0
5.1%
5 – 0
4.7%
4 – 1
4.6%
5 – 1
2.6%
6 – 0
2.2%

Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC

Handicap Barnsley FC covers Push Oxford United FC covers
-2.5 40% — 60%
-2 40% 23% 38%
-1.5 62% — 38%
-1 62% 20% 18%
-0.5 82% — 18%
+0.5 96% — 4%
+1 96% 3% 1%
+1.5 99% — 1%
+2 99% 1% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
59% ✓
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
7% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.