Wednesday , 30 September 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 🟨 1.3/game ⚽ 9.3 goals/game

Standings

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

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
#15 Position #10
8 Points 11
7 Played 6
2 / 2 / 3 W / D / L 3 / 2 / 1
13 Scored 13
13 Conceded 7
+0 GD +6
1.14 PPG 1.83
29% Win % 50%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
14% Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
33% Clean Sheets
Oxford United FC this season

Blackpool FC are 15th (8 pts). Oxford United FC are 10th (11 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Blackpool FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
3/1
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Oxford United FC
0-15
2/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/1
76+
6/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Blackpool FC have kicked off against Oxford United FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' Blackpool FC have won 480 goals from 391 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 10' Karamoko Dembele is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Oxford United FC tonight.
  • 15' Oxford United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 18' The deadlock is broken! Matthew Pennington gets on the scoresheet on 18 minutes.
  • 21' What a moment for Mark Harris! That strike on 21 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 23' Controversy at the stadium! Shayne Lavery argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 28' A quiet spell here at Bloomfield Road. Oxford United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 33' Oxford United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 38' The 27-year-old Jamie Cumming has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 43' 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.
  • 46' Oxford United FC make a change. Tyler Burey trudges off to be replaced by Josh Murphy on 46 minutes.
  • 51' Blackpool FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 54' The referee shows Oxford United FC player a card on 54.
  • 59' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Blackpool FC and Oxford United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 61' Another substitution for Oxford United FC to replace Tyler Goodrham by Will Goodwin on 61 minute.
  • 66' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 71' It looks surprising Oxford United FC does not make any changes. Josh Murphy has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 73' The Blackpool FC manager makes a substitution. Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel departs to be replaced by George Byers.
  • 77' Jay Matete is replacing Ruben Rodrigues for the Oxford United FC side.
  • 82' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 83' Mark Harris makes way for Billy Bodin at the 83 minute mark. A tactical switch from Oxford United FC.
  • 87' The referee does not hesitate — a card for George Byers on 87 minutes.
  • 90' The supporters are chanting for Andy Lyons. He replaces Hayden Coulson on 90 minute.
  • 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
Ryan Edwards 1
Gary Madine 1
Ken Dougall 1
Daniel Ballard 1
Greg Leigh 1
Jordan Rhodes 1
James Henry 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
2 / 4
1.54 Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.93 Oxford United FC xG
I would bet for: Blackpool FC or Oxford United FC 76% + Both teams to score 67%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Blackpool FC36% Draw24% Oxford United FC40%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes67% 0% No33%
Avg goals/match: 3.47
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 86%
14%
± 2.5 66%
34%
± 3.5 45%
55%
± 4.5 27%
73%

Double Chance

Blackpool FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Oxford United FC
64%
Blackpool FC or Oxford United FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Blackpool FC25% Draw41% Oxford United FC34%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.6%
2 – 1
6.9%
2 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
5.8%
1 – 3
5.5%
0 – 1
5.4%
0 – 0
4.5%
2 – 3
4.3%
1 – 0
4.2%
2 – 0
3.7%
0 – 3
3.7%

Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC

Handicap Blackpool FC covers Push Oxford United FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 9% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 16% 70%
-0.5 30% — 70%
+0.5 54% — 46%
+1 54% 20% 26%
+1.5 74% — 26%
+2 74% 14% 12%
+2.5 88% — 12%

Clean Sheet

Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
15% ✓
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

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