Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Brentford FC vs Oxford United FC, FA Cup 2018-19 ROUND 3

FA Cup · 2018-19
Brentford FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Oxford United FC
Sat 5 Jan 2019 · 15:00 UTC Griffin Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 45' John Mousinho
Y 61' Curtis Nelson
Y 90' Marcus Browne
Y 90' James Henry

Overview

Match Preview

Brentford FC vs Oxford United FC — FA Cup at Griffin Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Chris O'Donnell
  • Referee Nigel Lugg
  • Referee Jeremy Simpson
  • Referee Darren Blunden

Head-to-Head

1
Brentford FC 1 games · Avg 1.0 goals Oxford United FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-01-05 Brentford FC 1–0 Oxford United FC

Recent Form

Brentford FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Jan Oxford United FC H 1–0 W
01 Jan Norwich City FC H 1–1 D
29 Dec Birmingham City FC A 0–0 D
26 Dec Bristol City FC A 1–1 D
22 Dec Bolton Wanderers FC H 1–0 W
15 Dec Hull City AFC A 0–2 L
Oxford United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Jan Brentford FC A 0–1 L
01 Jan Plymouth Argyle FC A 0–3 L
29 Dec Bristol Rovers FC H 0–2 L
26 Dec Southend United FC H 0–1 L
22 Dec Doncaster Rovers FC A 2–2 D
15 Dec Blackpool FC H 2–0 W

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
67% Clean Sheets
Brentford FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Oxford United FC this season

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at Griffin Park. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Brentford FC and Oxford United FC.
  • 5' With 0 assists to his name this season, Chiedozie Ogbene is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Brentford FC.
  • 10' Marcus Browne has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Brentford FC in their trying to find a way past Oxford United FC's compact .
  • 20' Oxford United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 25' Rico Henry, a Jamaica , has 14 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 30' 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.
  • 35' Josh McEachran has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 349 appearances.
  • 40' 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.
  • 45' The referee shows Oxford United FC player a Yellow card on 45.
  • 50' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 55' Brentford FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Oxford United FC's shape.
  • 60' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Cameron Norman made 372 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 61' Oxford United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 61.
  • 64' A change in the Oxford United FC ranks — Jamie Mackie exits the field as Shandon Baptiste enters on 64.
  • 68' Brentford FC make a change. Said Benrahma trudges off to be replaced by Neal Maupay on 68 minutes.
  • 69' Another change for Brentford FC made on 69 minute. Sergi Canos leaves to be changed by Alan Judge.
  • 74' Shandon Baptiste makes way for Luke Garbutt at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Oxford United FC.
  • 79' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 80' Neal Maupay does the damage! The net is bulging and Brentford FC surge ahead!
  • 85' Gavin Whyte has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 88' Cameron Norman is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jordan Graham at the 88 minute mark.
  • 90' A moment of madness from Marcus Browne on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Oxford United FC will be frustrated.
  • 90' It is a substitution in Brentford FC team. Ollie Watkins is replaced by Chiedozie Ogbene on 90 minute.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Brentford FC take all three points.

Lineups

Brentford FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Thomas Frank

Oxford United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Karl Robinson

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.32 Brentford FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.66 Oxford United FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 68% + Under — clean sheet likely 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Brentford FC54% Draw29% Oxford United FC17%
Actual: Brentford FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes37% 0% No63%
Avg goals/match: 1.98
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 84%
16%
± 1.5 59%
41%
± 2.5 32%
68%
± 3.5 15%
85%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

Brentford FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Oxford United FC
46%
Brentford FC or Oxford United FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Brentford FC33% Draw54% Oxford United FC13%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
16.2%
1 – 1
12.8%
2 – 0
11.5%
0 – 1
7.8%
2 – 1
7.8%
3 – 0
5%
1 – 2
3.8%
3 – 1
3.5%
0 – 2
2.8%
2 – 2
2.7%
4 – 0
1.7%

Asian Handicap — Brentford FC

Handicap Brentford FC covers Push Oxford United FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 16% 75%
-1.5 25% — 75%
-1 25% 26% 49%
-0.5 51% — 49%
+0.5 83% — 17%
+1 83% 12% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Brentford FC keeps clean sheet
52% ✓
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

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