Saturday , 14 November 2026

Blackpool FC vs Oxford United FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2023-24
Blackpool FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Oxford United FC
Sat 10 Feb 2024 · 15:00 UTC Bloomfield Road 10,485 HT 45' · FT 45'
Matthew Pennington 18' 1–0
1–1 21' Mark Harris
Shayne Lavery 23' Y
James Husband 51' Y
Y 54' Sam Long
George Byers 87' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Blackpool FC vs Oxford United FC — League One at Bloomfield Road.

Match Details

  • Referee Paul Howard
  • Assistant 1 Emily Carney (England)
  • Assistant 2 Darren Williams (England)
3 games this season 🟨 4.3/game ⚽ 10.0 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Huddersfield Town AFC 14 29
2 Stockport County FC 15 29
3 Oxford United FC 13 26
4 Luton Town FC 14 24
5 Sheffield Wednesday FC 14 23
6 Plymouth Argyle FC 15 23
7 Reading FC 15 22
8 Bradford City AFC 13 22
9 Milton Keynes Dons FC 14 21
10 Cambridge United FC 14 21
11 Leicester City FC 13 19
12 Mansfield Town FC 13 19
13 Wycombe Wanderers FC 13 18
14 Leyton Orient FC 13 17
15 Burton Albion FC 15 17
16 Stevenage FC 12 16
17 AFC Wimbledon 14 16
18 Notts County FC 12 14
19 Wigan Athletic FC 15 14
20 Blackpool FC 13 12
21 Doncaster Rovers FC 13 12
22 Peterborough United FC 13 10
23 Barnsley FC 13 9
24 Bromley FC 13 9

Head-to-Head

2
3
3
Blackpool FC 8 games · Avg 1.9 goals Oxford United FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-02-10 Blackpool FC 1–1 Oxford United FC 2023-10-21 Oxford United FC 1–1 Blackpool FC 2021-03-20 Oxford United FC 0–2 Blackpool FC 2020-12-12 Blackpool FC 0–0 Oxford United FC 2020-02-01 Oxford United FC 2–1 Blackpool FC

Recent Form

Blackpool FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Feb Oxford United FC H 1–1 D
03 Feb Stevenage FC A 0–1 L
27 Jan Charlton Athletic FC H 1–1 D
20 Jan Bristol Rovers FC A 2–1 W
17 Jan Nottingham Forest FC H 2–3 L
13 Jan Exeter City FC H 2–0 W
Oxford United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Feb Blackpool FC A 1–1 D
03 Feb Reading FC H 1–1 D
30 Jan Portsmouth FC H 2–2 D
27 Jan Bristol Rovers FC A 1–3 L
23 Jan Barnsley FC H 0–1 L
13 Jan Carlisle United FC A 3–1 W

Season Stats

Blackpool FC Oxford United FC
#20 Position #3
12 Points 26
13 Played 13
3 / 3 / 7 W / D / L 7 / 5 / 1
17 Scored 22
22 Conceded 11
-5 GD +11
0.92 PPG 2.00
23% Win % 54%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
17% Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
38% Clean Sheets
Oxford United FC this season

Blackpool FC are 20th (12 pts). Oxford United FC are 3rd (26 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Blackpool FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/3
31-45
3/2
46-60
1/4
61-75
4/1
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Oxford United FC
0-15
2/–
16-30
2/1
31-45
3/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
3/2
76+
9/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Blackpool FC
Jerry Yates 3 G
Josh Bowler 2 G 1 A
Tom Bloxham 2 G 1 A
Finley Munroe 1 G
Oxford United FC
Mark Harris 6 G 1 A
Gatlin O'Donkor 4 G 2 A
Cameron Brannagan 2 G
Ciaron Brown 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Blackpool FC and Oxford United FC is underway.
  • 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 18' What a moment for Matthew Pennington! That strike on 18 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 21' Mark Harris is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 4 goals this season for the .
  • 23' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Shayne Lavery.
  • 28' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 33' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 38' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Blackpool FC and Oxford United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 43' Blackpool FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 46' Josh Murphy is ready to make an impact after coming on for Tyler Burey at the 46 minute mark.
  • 51' The referee calls foul for James Husband. He receives a card.
  • 54' Controversy at the stadium! Sam Long argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 59' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Blackpool FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 61' Will Goodwin has so much to prove this time. He replaces Tyler Goodrham on 61 minute.
  • 66' Northern Ireland international Ciaron Brown has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 71' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 73' George Byers has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel on 73 minute.
  • 77' Ruben Rodrigues makes way for Jay Matete at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from Oxford United FC.
  • 82' Blackpool FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Oxford United FC backline.
  • 83' The crowd applauds Mark Harris as he leaves the pitch. Billy Bodin steps in for Oxford United FC.
  • 87' Blackpool FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 87.
  • 90' Fresh legs for Blackpool FC! Andy Lyons comes on to replace Hayden Coulson.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Blackpool FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Oxford United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Des Buckingham

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Marcus Browne 3
Greg Leigh 1
Jordan Rhodes 1
James Henry 1
Mark Harris 1
Matthew Pennington 1
Jordan Graham 1
Josh Ruffels 1

Head to Head

2024-02-10 Blackpool FC 1–1 Oxford United FC 2023-10-21 Oxford United FC 1–1 Blackpool FC 2021-03-20 Oxford United FC 0–2 Blackpool FC 2020-12-12 Blackpool FC 0–0 Oxford United FC 2020-02-01 Oxford United FC 2–1 Blackpool FC

Blackpool FC Form

2024-02-10 Blackpool FC 1–1 Oxford United FC D 2024-02-03 Stevenage FC 1–0 Blackpool FC L 2024-01-27 Blackpool FC 1–1 Charlton Athletic FC D 2024-01-20 Bristol Rovers FC 1–2 Blackpool FC W 2024-01-17 Blackpool FC 2–3 Nottingham Forest FC L 2024-01-13 Blackpool FC 2–0 Exeter City FC W

Oxford United FC Form

2024-02-10 Blackpool FC 1–1 Oxford United FC D 2024-02-03 Oxford United FC 1–1 Reading FC D 2024-01-30 Oxford United FC 2–2 Portsmouth FC D 2024-01-27 Bristol Rovers FC 3–1 Oxford United FC L 2024-01-23 Oxford United FC 0–1 Barnsley FC L 2024-01-13 Carlisle United FC 1–3 Oxford United FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.13 Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.56 Oxford United FC xG
I would bet for: Blackpool FC or Oxford United FC 73%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Blackpool FC33% Draw27% Oxford United FC40%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.69
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 50%
50%
± 3.5 29%
71%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Blackpool FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Oxford United FC
67%
Blackpool FC or Oxford United FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Blackpool FC20% Draw47% Oxford United FC33%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
9.7%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 0
8.7%
0 – 2
8.1%
1 – 0
6.7%
2 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 3
4.7%
2 – 0
4.2%
0 – 3
4.1%
2 – 3
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC

Handicap Blackpool FC covers Push Oxford United FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 7% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 15% 74%
-0.5 26% — 74%
+0.5 54% — 46%
+1 54% 22% 24%
+1.5 76% — 24%
+2 76% 14% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓

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