Morecambe FC vs Oxford United FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Morecambe FC vs Oxford United FC — League One at Mazuma Stadium.
- Morecambe FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Oxford United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar | Oxford United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Mar | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 11 Mar | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 07 Mar | Cambridge United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Mar | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Feb | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar | Morecambe FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Mar | Derby County FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 04 Mar | Lincoln City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Feb | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 18 Feb | Cambridge United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Feb | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 1–3 | L |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Morecambe FC to score. At the same time, Oxford United FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 4' Adam Mayor is having his name booked by the referee on 4.
- 9' Morecambe 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.
- 14' Josh Murphy has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 47 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 19' 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.
- 24' 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.
- 29' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 34' It looks surprising Morecambe FC does not make any changes. Cameron Brannagan has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 39' It’s high time Derek Adams made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 41' What a strike from Marcus Browne! The score is 0-1.
- 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Marcus Browne on 45.
- 50' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 52' Morecambe FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Cole Stockton is hanging Jensen Weir on the field on 52 minute.
- 57' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 62' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 63' Kyle Joseph is replacing Yanic Wildschut for the Oxford United FC side.
- 67' A meaty challenge results in booking for Dynel Simeu on 67.
- 72' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 74' Oxford United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Josh Murphy is hanging Gatlin O'Donkor on the field on 74 minute.
- 77' Another change for Morecambe FC made on 77 minute. Liam Shaw leaves to be changed by Joshua Austerfield.
- 82' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Morecambe FC that had 98 games and scored 108 goals.
- 83' Daniel Crowley is having his name booked by the referee on 83.
- 87' What a strike from Ashley Hunter! The score is 1-1.
- 90' Another substitution for Oxford United FC to replace Oisin Smyth by Lewis Bate on 90 minute.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
Morecambe FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 2
-
20
Liam Shaw ↓ Joshua Austerfield 77'
-
16
Jacob Bedeau ↓ Caleb Watts 77'
-
15
Jensen Weir ↓ Cole Stockton 52'
- 1
- 5
- 8
- 4
- 29
-
25
Adam Mayor ↓ Pape Ndiaye Souare 52'
Bench
-
23
Pape Ndiaye Souare ↑ 52'
- 12
-
10
Ashley Hunter ↑ 77'
- 6
-
9
Cole Stockton ↑ 52'
-
22
Joshua Austerfield ↑ 77'
-
17
Caleb Watts ↑ 77'
Coach
Derek Adams
Oxford United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
-
30
Yanic Wildschut ↓ Kyle Joseph 63'
- 13
- 2
- 8
- 11
- 18
- 4
- 5
-
39
Gatlin O'Donkor ↓ Josh Murphy 74'
-
25
Oisin Smyth ↓ Lewis Bate 90'
Bench
-
23
Josh Murphy ↑ 74'
- 3
- 33
-
22
Kyle Joseph ↑ 63'
- 27
-
14
Lewis Bate ↑ 90'
- 21
Coach
Liam Manning
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Cole Stockton | 2 |
| Matt Taylor | 2 |
| Aaron Wildig | 1 |
| Kyle Joseph | 1 |
| Jensen Weir | 1 |
| Marcus Browne | 1 |
| Ashley Hunter | 1 |
| Steve Seddon | 1 |
Head to Head
Morecambe FC Form
Oxford United FC Form
2023-03-18
Morecambe FC
1–1
Oxford United FC
D
2023-03-11
Oxford United FC
2–3
Derby County FC
L
2023-03-04
Lincoln City FC
1–0
Oxford United FC
L
2023-02-25
Oxford United FC
0–3
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2023-02-18
Cambridge United FC
1–0
Oxford United FC
L
2023-02-14
Oxford United FC
1–3
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.18
Morecambe FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19
Oxford United FC xG
I would bet for:
Morecambe FC or Oxford United FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.37
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Morecambe FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Oxford United FC
61%
Morecambe FC or Oxford United FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Oxford United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
11.5%
0 – 1
9.9%
1 – 0
9.8%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 1
7.5%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
4.6%
1 – 3
3%
3 – 1
3%
0 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Morecambe FC
| Handicap | Morecambe FC covers | Push | Oxford United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 19% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 20% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Morecambe FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

