Cambridge United FC vs Oxford United FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cambridge United FC vs Oxford United FC — League One at Abbey Stadium.
- Cambridge United FC 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Oxford United FC 1 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug | Oxford United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Nov | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Nov | Guiseley AFC | A | 3–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug | Cambridge United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 May | Burton Albion FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 01 May | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 24 Apr | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 20 Apr | AFC Wimbledon | A | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Apr | Gillingham FC | H | 3–2 | W |
Season Stats
| Cambridge United FC | Oxford United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #16 |
| 3 | Points | 1 |
| 1 | Played | 1 |
| 1 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 1 / 0 |
| 3 | Scored | 2 |
| 2 | Conceded | 2 |
| +1 | GD | +0 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 100% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season
Cambridge United FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Oxford United FC this season
Oxford United FC this season
Cambridge United FC are 12th (3 pts). Oxford United FC are 16th (1 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Cambridge United FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/2
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Oxford United FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Cambridge United FC and Oxford United FC get this one started.
- 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 20' It looks surprising Oxford United FC does not make any changes. Greg Taylor has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 25' Marcus McGuane has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 366 appearances.
- 30' Ryan Williams picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 31' Poor challenge from Liam O'Neil. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 36' The travelling Oxford United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 41' A quiet spell here at Abbey Stadium. Oxford United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 42' The England Steve Seddon breaks the deadlock on 42 minutes. 0-1!
- 47' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 52' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 57' Oxford United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Billy Bodin is hanging Ryan Williams on the field on 57 minute.
- 62' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 66' Another change for Oxford United FC made on 66 minute. Matt Taylor leaves to be changed by Sam Winnall.
- 71' Cambridge United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Adam May is hanging Liam O'Neil on the field on 71 minute.
- 76' A tactical swap from Cambridge United FC — Sam Smith on, Shilow Tracey off on 76 minutes.
- 78' Joe Ironside has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 78 minutes.
- 79' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Joe Ironside makes it 2-1.
- 84' With 0 assists to his name this season, Gavin Whyte is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Oxford United FC.
- 85' The Oxford United FC bench stirs into life. Mark Sykes is withdrawn and Marcus McGuane gets his opportunity.
- 88' The referee shows Oxford United FC player a Yellow card on 88.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 2
- 14
- 1
- 5
-
8
Liam O'Neil ↓ Adam May 71'
- 4
- 6
- 9
- 3
-
18
Shilow Tracey ↓ Sam Smith 76'
Bench
Coach
Mark Bonner
Oxford United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Matt Taylor ↓ Sam Winnall 66'
- 4
- 14
-
7
Ryan Williams ↓ Billy Bodin 57'
- 13
- 17
- 8
- 21
- 42
-
10
Mark Sykes ↓ Marcus McGuane 85'
- 5
Bench
-
39
Billy Bodin ↑ 57'
-
11
Sam Winnall ↑ 66'
- 19
- 1
- 12
-
18
Marcus McGuane ↑ 85'
- 6
Coach
Karl Robinson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Smith | 2 |
| Tyler Goodrham | 2 |
| Joe Ironside | 2 |
| Cameron Brannagan | 2 |
| Lloyd Jones | 1 |
| Jack Lankester | 1 |
| Gassan Ahadme | 1 |
| Ciaron Brown | 1 |
Head to Head
Cambridge United FC Form
Oxford United FC Form
2021-08-07
Cambridge United FC
1–1
Oxford United FC
D
2021-05-09
Oxford United FC
4–0
Burton Albion FC
W
2021-05-01
Shrewsbury Town FC
2–3
Oxford United FC
W
2021-04-24
Oxford United FC
3–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2021-04-20
AFC Wimbledon
2–1
Oxford United FC
L
2021-04-17
Oxford United FC
3–2
Gillingham FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
3.16
Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.16
Oxford United FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 89% + Both teams to score 84%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 5.32
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 1.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 2.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 3.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 4.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
Double Chance
Cambridge United FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Oxford United FC
49%
Cambridge United FC or Oxford United FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Oxford United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
3 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
5.6%
3 – 1
5.5%
2 – 1
5.4%
4 – 2
4.6%
4 – 1
4.3%
3 – 3
4.1%
2 – 3
4%
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
3.7%
4 – 3
3.3%
5 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC
| Handicap | Cambridge United FC covers | Push | Oxford United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -2 | 24% | 16% | 61% |
| -1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -1 | 39% | 17% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 12% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 8% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
5%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

