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 8 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
- Oxford United FC 6 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #10 |
| 13 | Points | 11 |
| 8 | Played | 6 |
| 3 / 4 / 1 | W / D / L | 3 / 2 / 1 |
| 13 | Scored | 13 |
| 11 | Conceded | 7 |
| +2 | GD | +6 |
| 1.63 | PPG | 1.83 |
| 38% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
29%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season
Cambridge United FC this season
33%
Clean Sheets
Oxford United FC this season
Oxford United FC this season
Cambridge United FC are 5th (13 pts). Oxford United FC are 10th (11 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Cambridge United FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
2/1
46-60
4/–
61-75
3/2
76+
3/5
■ 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)
Cambridge United FC
| Ben Knight | 3 G | |
| Kelland Watts | 2 G | |
| Gassan Ahadme | 2 G | |
| Louis Appere | 1 G | 1 A |
| Isaac Heath | 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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Abbey Stadium!
- 5' The travelling Oxford United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' A quiet spell here at Abbey Stadium. Cambridge United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 20' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Oxford United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 25' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 30' The referee shows Oxford United FC player a Yellow card on 30.
- 31' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Liam O'Neil.
- 36' The 37-year-old James Henry has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 41' Cambridge United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 42' Steve Seddon adds to his 0 season tally! Oxford United FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 47' It looks like no one’s ball. Cambridge United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 52' It is a cagey affair so far. Cambridge United FC in their trying to find a way past Oxford United FC's compact .
- 57' Ryan Williams makes way for Billy Bodin at the 57 minute mark. A tactical switch from Oxford United FC.
- 62' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 66' Fresh legs for Oxford United FC! Sam Winnall comes on to replace Matt Taylor.
- 71' Adam May gets the nod from Cambridge United FC. He replaces Liam O'Neil and will look to change the dynamic.
- 76' Sam Smith has so much to prove this time. He replaces Shilow Tracey on 76 minute.
- 78' The England Joe Ironside breaks the deadlock on 78 minutes. 1-1!
- 79' Joe Ironside puts Cambridge United FC on the lead.
- 84' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cambridge United FC and Oxford United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 85' Marcus McGuane is replacing Mark Sykes for the Oxford United FC side.
- 88' It’s a booking for Oxford United FC player. Steve Seddon gets a Yellow card.
- The points are shared — Cambridge United FC 1-1 Oxford United FC. Honours even.
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 |
|---|---|
| Joe Ironside | 2 |
| Cameron Brannagan | 2 |
| Sam Smith | 2 |
| Tyler Goodrham | 2 |
| Gassan Ahadme | 1 |
| Ciaron Brown | 1 |
| Steve Seddon | 1 |
| Jordan Cousins | 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
1.29
Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.69
Oxford United FC xG
I would bet for:
Cambridge United FC or Oxford United FC 73% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.98
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Cambridge United FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Oxford United FC
69%
Cambridge United FC or Oxford United FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Oxford United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
9%
0 – 1
7.7%
0 – 2
7.1%
2 – 1
6.9%
0 – 0
6.8%
2 – 2
5.8%
1 – 0
5.7%
1 – 3
5.1%
2 – 0
4.2%
0 – 3
3.9%
2 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC
| Handicap | Cambridge United FC covers | Push | Oxford United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 16% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 21% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 14% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.