Sunday , 16 August 2026

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

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.

Match Details

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

Head-to-Head

4
3
1
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
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Coventry City FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Oxford United FC this season

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Coventry City FC launch into their encounter with Oxford United FC.
  • 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 8' Joel Latibeaudiere doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 10' Against the run of play, Mark Harris has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 11' Ben Sheaf adds to his 0 season tally! Coventry City FC lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 15' Cameron Brannagan is having his name booked by the referee on 15.
  • 17' Against the run of play, Kasey Palmer has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 22' 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.
  • 27' Oxford United FC have won 485 goals from 366 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 30' A moment of madness from Ruben Rodrigues on 30 minutes earns him a card. Oxford United FC will be frustrated.
  • 32' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Josh McEachran.
  • 37' Oxford United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 42' Coventry City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Oxford United FC backline.
  • 46' Bobby Thomas has so much to prove this time. He replaces Milan van Ewijk on 46 minute.
  • 50' A stunning finish from Callum O'Hare — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 55' It is a cagey affair so far. Coventry City FC in their trying to find a way past Oxford United FC's compact .
  • 60' Over 60 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 65' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Oxford United FC that had 366 games and scored 485 goals.
  • 66' The supporters are chanting for Jay Dasilva. He replaces Tatsuhiro Sakamoto on 66 minute.
  • 67' Oxford United FC make a change. Cameron Brannagan trudges off to be replaced by James Henry on 67 minutes.
  • 68' Ruben Rodrigues makes way for Tyler Goodrham at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Oxford United FC.
  • 72' A change in the Coventry City FC ranks — Ellis Simms exits the field as Matt Godden enters on 72.
  • 77' Oxford United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 79' Tyler Goodrham doubles the advantage! 4-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 80' Jamie Allen gets the nod from Coventry City FC. He replaces Kasey Palmer and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 84' Matt Godden has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 84 minutes.
  • 85' Gatlin O'Donkor has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mark Harris on 85 minute.
  • 88' Magnificent from Matt Godden! That is 94 goals in 383 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Ben Sheaf.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 6-2.

Lineups

Coventry City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mark Robins

Oxford United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Des Buckingham

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Matt Godden 3
Mark Harris 2
Callum O'Hare 2
Elliott Moore 2
Haji Wright 2
John Mousinho 1
Milan van Ewijk 1
Jonathan Obika 1

Head to Head

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

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
5%
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.