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Forest Green Rovers FC vs Oxford United FC, FA Cup 2018-19 ROUND 1 REPLAYS

FA Cup · 2018-19
Forest Green Rovers FC
0 – 3
Full Time
Oxford United FC
Tue 20 Nov 2018 · 19:45 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Nathan McGinley 26' Y
Y 65' Cameron Brannagan

Overview

Match Preview

Forest Green Rovers FC vs Oxford United FC — FA Cup .

Match Details

  • Referee Darren Wilding
  • Referee Thomas Harty
  • Referee Trevor Kettle
  • Referee Savvas Yianni

Head-to-Head

2
2
Forest Green Rovers FC 4 games · Avg 2.0 goals Oxford United FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-11-20 Forest Green Rovers FC 0–3 Oxford United FC 2018-11-10 Oxford United FC 0–0 Forest Green Rovers FC

Recent Form

Forest Green Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Nov Oxford United FC H 0–3 L
10 Nov Oxford United FC A 0–0 D
Oxford United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Nov Forest Green Rovers FC A 3–0 W
17 Nov Gillingham FC H 1–0 W
10 Nov Forest Green Rovers FC H 0–0 D
03 Nov Scunthorpe United FC A 3–3 D
27 Oct Shrewsbury Town FC H 3–0 W
23 Oct Charlton Athletic FC A 1–1 D

Key Stats

25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Forest Green Rovers FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Oxford United FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at . Ninety minutes of football awaits between Forest Green Rovers FC and Oxford United FC.
  • 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Sam Smith made 380 appearances and scored 63 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 15' It looks surprising Oxford United FC does not make any changes. Marcus Browne has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 20' John Mousinho has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 14 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 25' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Forest Green Rovers FC and Oxford United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 26' That is a Yellow card for Forest Green Rovers FC. Nathan McGinley will be fuming at that decision.
  • 31' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 36' James Henry doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 41' The travelling Oxford United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 46' Forest Green Rovers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 47' A stunning finish from Jamie Mackie — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 52' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 57' Forest Green Rovers FC is showing some good football. However, Forest Green Rovers FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 62' A change in the Forest Green Rovers FC ranks — Theodore Archibald exits the field as George Williams enters on 62.
  • 65' Cameron Brannagan catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 65.
  • 67' Oxford United FC ring the changes. James Henry has done his job and it is now time for Marcus Browne to step up.
  • 70' The supporters are chanting for Ben Morris. He replaces Reuben Reid on 70 minute.
  • 72' Another change for Oxford United FC made on 72 minute. Gavin Whyte leaves to be changed by Sam Long.
  • 77' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 78' What a moment for Marcus Browne! That strike on 78 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 79' Fresh legs for Forest Green Rovers FC! Matt Worthington comes on to replace Reece Brown.
  • 84' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 89' A quiet spell here at . Oxford United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • Forest Green Rovers FC will have plenty to reflect on. Oxford United FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Forest Green Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mark Cooper

Oxford United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Karl Robinson

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.83 Forest Green Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.72 Oxford United FC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Forest Green Rovers FC22% Draw27% Oxford United FC51%
Actual: Oxford United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.55
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 72%
28%
± 2.5 46%
54%
± 3.5 25%
75%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

Forest Green Rovers FC or Draw
49%
Draw or Oxford United FC
78%
Forest Green Rovers FC or Oxford United FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Forest Green Rovers FC14% Draw47% Oxford United FC39%
Actual: Oxford United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 1
12.6%
1 – 1
12%
0 – 2
11.3%
0 – 0
9.8%
1 – 2
9.2%
0 – 3
Actual
1 – 0
5.5%
1 – 3
5.3%
2 – 1
4.4%
2 – 2
3.9%
0 – 4
2.7%
2 – 0
2.6%

Asian Handicap — Forest Green Rovers FC

Handicap Forest Green Rovers FC covers Push Oxford United FC covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 4% 95%
-1.5 5% — 95%
-1 5% 11% 83%
-0.5 17% — 83%
+0.5 43% — 57%
+1 43% 25% 32%
+1.5 68% — 32%
+2 68% 18% 15%
+2.5 85% — 15%

Clean Sheet

Forest Green Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
19% ✓
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
44% ✗

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