Coventry City FC vs Oxford United FC, FA Cup 2023-24 ROUND 3

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FA Cup · 2023-24

Coventry City FC

6 – 2

Full Time

Oxford United FC

Sat 6 Jan 2024 · 12:30 UTC Coventry Building Society Arena 18,211 HT 45' · FT 45'

Joel Latibeaudiere 8' 1–0

1–1 10' Mark Harris

Ben Sheaf 11' 2–1

Kasey Palmer 17' 3–1

Callum O'Hare pen 50' 4–1

4–2 79' Tyler Goodrham

Matt Godden 84' 5–2

Matt Godden 88' 6–2

Y 15' Cameron Brannagan

Y 30' Ruben Rodrigues

Y 32' Josh McEachran

Ben Sheaf 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Coventry City FC vs Oxford United FC — FA Cup at Coventry Building Society Arena.

Coventry City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Oxford United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)

Match Details

Referee Joshua Smith
Assistant 1 Matthew Jones
Assistant 2 Carl Fitch-Jackson

8 games this season 🟨 4.4/game ⚽ 13.5 goals/game

Head-to-Head

Coventry City FC 8 games · Avg 4.0 goals Oxford United FC

Last 5 meetings

2024-01-06 Coventry City FC 6–2 Oxford United FC 2019-08-31 Oxford United FC 3–3 Coventry City FC 2019-03-23 Coventry City FC 0–1 Oxford United FC 2018-09-09 Oxford United FC 1–2 Coventry City FC

Recent Form

Coventry City FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
06 Jan	Oxford United FC	H	6–2	W
01 Jan	Middlesbrough FC	A	3–1	W
29 Dec	Swansea City AFC	H	2–2	D
26 Dec	Sheffield Wednesday FC	H	2–0	W
23 Dec	Sunderland AFC	A	3–0	W
16 Dec	Leeds United FC	A	1–1	D

Oxford United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
06 Jan	Coventry City FC	A	2–6	L
01 Jan	Charlton Athletic FC	A	2–1	W
29 Dec	Derby County FC	H	2–3	L
26 Dec	Cambridge United FC	H	2–1	W
23 Dec	Northampton Town FC	A	1–2	L
16 Dec	Burton Albion FC	H	3–0	W

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)

75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

0% Clean Sheets
Oxford United FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Events

Match Events

0' We are underway at Coventry Building Society Arena. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
5' Ben Wilson has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
8' The deadlock is broken! Joel Latibeaudiere gets on the scoresheet on 8 minutes.
10' The Wales Mark Harris breaks the deadlock on 10 minutes. 1-1!
11' Ben Sheaf adds to his 0 season tally! Coventry City FC lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
15' Poor challenge from Cameron Brannagan. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
17' Brilliant from the ! Kasey Palmer makes it 3-1 with a superb finish on 17.
22' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 22 minutes.
27' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
30' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Ruben Rodrigues on 30 minutes.
32' The referee calls foul for Josh McEachran. He receives a card.
37' Both keepers have barely been tested. Coventry City FC and Oxford United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
42' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
46' Coventry City FC make a change. Milan van Ewijk trudges off to be replaced by Bobby Thomas on 46 minutes.
50' Callum O'Hare does the damage! The net is bulging and Coventry City FC surge ahead!
55' The 33-year-old Jake Bidwell has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
60' Coventry City FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
65' The energy levels are beginning to show. Des Buckingham might look to freshen things up shortly.
66' Another change for Coventry City FC made on 66 minute. Tatsuhiro Sakamoto leaves to be changed by Jay Dasilva.
67' Another substitution for Oxford United FC to replace Cameron Brannagan by James Henry on 67 minute.
68' The supporters are chanting for Tyler Goodrham. He replaces Ruben Rodrigues on 68 minute.
72' Ellis Simms makes way for Matt Godden at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from Coventry City FC.
77' Coventry City FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Oxford United FC's shape.
79' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Tyler Goodrham makes no mistake. 4-2!
80' Jamie Allen is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kasey Palmer at the 80 minute mark.
84' Matt Godden makes no mistake. The score reads 5-2 and Coventry City FC are in front.
85' The crowd applauds Mark Harris as he leaves the pitch. Gatlin O'Donkor steps in for Oxford United FC.
88' What a strike from Matt Godden! The score is 6-2.
90' It’s gonna be a card for Ben Sheaf.
Coventry City FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Coventry City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

3
Jay Dasilva ↑ 66'
5
Kyle McFadzean
1
Simon Moore
24
Matt Godden ↑ 72'
30
Fabio Tavares ↑ 67'
6
Liam Kelly
4
Bobby Thomas ↑ 46'
54
Kai Andrews

Coach Mark Robins

Oxford United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

10
Billy Bodin ↑ 46'
17
James Henry ↑ 67'
25
Alex Gorrin
39
Gatlin O'Donkor ↑ 85'
19
Tyler Goodrham ↑ 68'
7
Stanley Mills ↑ 46'
21
Ed McGinty
27
Max Woltman
43
Richard Mcintyre

Coach Des Buckingham

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Matt Godden	3
Callum O'Hare	2
Elliott Moore	2
Haji Wright	2
Mark Harris	2
Ephron Mason-Clark	1
Zain Westbrooke	1
Jack Rudoni	1

Head to Head

Coventry City FC Form

2024-01-06 Coventry City FC 6–2 Oxford United FC W 2024-01-01 Middlesbrough FC 1–3 Coventry City FC W 2023-12-29 Coventry City FC 2–2 Swansea City AFC D 2023-12-26 Coventry City FC 2–0 Sheffield Wednesday FC W 2023-12-23 Sunderland AFC 0–3 Coventry City FC W 2023-12-16 Leeds United FC 1–1 Coventry City FC D

Oxford United FC Form

2024-01-06 Coventry City FC 6–2 Oxford United FC L 2024-01-01 Charlton Athletic FC 1–2 Oxford United FC W 2023-12-29 Oxford United FC 2–3 Derby County FC L 2023-12-26 Oxford United FC 2–1 Cambridge United FC W 2023-12-23 Northampton Town FC 2–1 Oxford United FC L 2023-12-16 Oxford United FC 3–0 Burton Albion FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

4 / 4

2.32 Coventry City FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.4 Oxford United FC xG

I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 70% + Both teams to score 67%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Coventry City FC58% Draw21% Oxford United FC21%

Actual: Coventry City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes67% 0% No33%

Avg goals/match: 3.72

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	96%	4%
± 1.5	88%	12%
± 2.5	70%	30%
± 3.5	50%	50%
± 4.5	31%	69%

Double Chance

Coventry City FC or Draw

79%

Draw or Oxford United FC

42%

Coventry City FC or Oxford United FC

79%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Coventry City FC42% Draw38% Oxford United FC20%

Actual: Coventry City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 6–2 not predicted

6 – 2

Actual

2 – 1

8.9%

1 – 1

8.7%

3 – 1

6.8%

2 – 0

6.6%

2 – 2

6.1%

1 – 2

5.4%

1 – 0

5.2%

3 – 0

3 – 2

4.7%

4 – 1

3.9%

0 – 0

3.7%

0 – 1

2.9%

Asian Handicap — Coventry City FC

Handicap	Coventry City FC covers	Push	Oxford United FC covers
-2.5	19%	—	81%
-2	19%	17%	64%
-1.5	36%	—	64%
-1	36%	20%	43%
-0.5	57%	—	43%
+0.5	78%	—	22%
+1	78%	12%	10%
+1.5	90%	—	10%
+2	90%	6%	3%
+2.5	97%	—	3%

Clean Sheet

Coventry City FC keeps clean sheet

26% ✓

Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet

11% ✓

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