Burton Albion FC vs Oxford United FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Burton Albion FC vs Oxford United FC — League One .
- Burton Albion FC 46 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
- Oxford United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Simon Mather
- Referee Michael George
- Referee Steve Martin
- Referee Mark Dwyer
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb | Oxford United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Feb | Gillingham FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Feb | Rotherham United FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 28 Jan | AFC Wimbledon | A | 2–2 | D |
| 25 Jan | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Jan | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb | Burton Albion FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Feb | Peterborough United FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 01 Feb | Blackpool FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Jan | Gillingham FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Jan | Ipswich Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 11 Jan | Rotherham United FC | H | 1–3 | L |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Burton Albion FC host Oxford United FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Burton Albion FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 10' The 37-year-old Simon Eastwood has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 20' GOAL! Robert Dickie fires home to make it 0-1!
- 20' Time for substitution for Oxford United FC. Liam Kelly is replaced by Alex Gorrin.
- 25' Burton Albion FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Oxford United FC's shape.
- 30' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Burton Albion FC and Oxford United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 35' Oxford United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 40' Burton Albion FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Oxford United FC backline.
- 41' The referee has no hesitation. Alex Gorrin is booked for Oxford United FC — Yellow card on 41.
- 45' The referee shows Oxford United FC player a Yellow card on 45.
- 50' It looks surprising Burton Albion FC does not make any changes. Josh Ruffels has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 55' 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 Conor Shaughnessy suffering a number of foals already.
- 60' Burton Albion FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 62' Another change for Oxford United FC made on 62 minute. Mark Sykes leaves to be changed by Daniel Agyei.
- 63' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Daniel Agyei makes it 0-2.
- 66' Joe Sbarra is ready to make an impact after coming on for Nathan Broadhead at the 66 minute mark.
- 70' A tactical swap from Burton Albion FC — Joe Powell on, Scott Fraser off on 70 minutes.
- 71' Jamie Murphy makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Burton Albion FC are in front.
- 76' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 81' Kieran O'Hara has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 82' It is a substitution in Oxford United FC team. Sam Long is replaced by Anthony Forde on 82 minute.
- 83' The Oxford United FC bench stirs into life. Sam Long is withdrawn and Anthony Forde gets his opportunity.
- 88' Burton Albion FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 89' Controversy at the stadium! Robert Dickie argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 90' Reece Hutchinson makes way for Kwame Thomas at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Burton Albion FC.
- The final score is 2-2.
Lineups
Burton Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
-
15
Reece Hutchinson ↓ Kwame Thomas 90'
- 10
-
8
Scott Fraser ↓ Joe Powell 70'
- 16
- 4
- 29
- 6
- 1
- 18
-
9
Nathan Broadhead ↓ Joe Sbarra 66'
Bench
-
23
Joe Powell ↑ 70'
-
14
Joe Sbarra ↑ 66'
- 22
- 21
- 24
-
27
Kwame Thomas ↑ 90'
Coach
Nigel Clough
Oxford United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
-
28
Liam Kelly ↓ Alex Gorrin 20'
- 27
- 1
-
12
Sam Long ↓ Anthony Forde 83'
- 4
- 3
- 17
- 15
- 8
-
18
Mark Sykes ↓ Daniel Agyei 62'
Bench
- 20
- 22
-
23
Daniel Agyei ↑ 62'
-
14
Anthony Forde ↑ 83'
-
6
Alex Gorrin ↑ 20'
- 5
- 13
Coach
Karl Robinson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Matt Taylor | 5 |
| Scott Fraser | 3 |
| James Henry | 3 |
| Olamide Shodipo | 3 |
| Ruben Rodrigues | 2 |
| Mark Harris | 2 |
| Sam Baldock | 2 |
| Josh Ruffels | 2 |
Head to Head
Burton Albion FC Form
2020-02-11
Burton Albion FC
2–2
Oxford United FC
D
2020-02-08
Burton Albion FC
0–0
Gillingham FC
D
2020-02-01
Rotherham United FC
3–2
Burton Albion FC
L
2020-01-28
AFC Wimbledon
2–2
Burton Albion FC
D
2020-01-25
Burton Albion FC
1–1
Accrington Stanley FC
D
2020-01-14
Burton Albion FC
1–0
Milton Keynes Dons FC
W
Oxford United FC Form
2020-02-11
Burton Albion FC
2–2
Oxford United FC
D
2020-02-08
Peterborough United FC
4–0
Oxford United FC
L
2020-02-01
Oxford United FC
2–1
Blackpool FC
W
2020-01-18
Gillingham FC
1–1
Oxford United FC
D
2020-01-14
Oxford United FC
0–0
Ipswich Town FC
D
2020-01-11
Oxford United FC
1–3
Rotherham United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.56
Burton Albion FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19
Oxford United FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.75
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Burton Albion FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Oxford United FC
55%
Burton Albion FC or Oxford United FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Burton Albion FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
1 – 0
9.1%
2 – 1
8.9%
0 – 0
8.4%
2 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 1
6.7%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
4.6%
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Burton Albion FC
| Handicap | Burton Albion FC covers | Push | Oxford United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 21% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 16% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

