Oxford City FC vs Northampton Town FC, FA Cup 2020-21 ROUND 1
Overview
Match Preview
Oxford City FC vs Northampton Town FC — FA Cup at Court Place Farm.
- Oxford City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Northampton Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Dumitru-Ravel Cheosiaua
- Referee Paul Howard
- Referee Ollie Williams
- Referee Steve Martin
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov | Northampton Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Oct | Weymouth FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 13 Oct | Tamworth FC | H | 6–1 | W |
| 03 Oct | Royal Wootton Bassett Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Oct | Margate FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Oct | Hampton & Richmond Borough FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov | Oxford City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Nov | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 31 Oct | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 27 Oct | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 24 Oct | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Oct | Swindon Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Northampton Town FC this season
Northampton Town FC this season
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Oxford City FC and Northampton Town FC is underway.
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 7' Sam Hoskins has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 7 minutes.
- 12' James Roberts makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Oxford City FC are in front.
- 17' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Oxford City FC and Northampton Town FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 22' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 27' It’s high time David Oldfield made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 32' Ricky Korboa is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Northampton Town FC so far.
- 37' The energy levels are beginning to show. Keith Curle might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 42' The travelling Northampton Town FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 47' It is a cagey affair so far. Oxford City FC in their trying to find a way past Northampton Town FC's compact .
- 52' The referee has no hesitation. Joe Martin is booked for Northampton Town FC — Yellow card on 52.
- 54' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Joe Martin.
- 59' A quiet spell here at Court Place Farm. Oxford City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 64' The crowd applauds Mark Marshall as he leaves the pitch. Danny Rose steps in for Northampton Town FC.
- 66' Oxford City FC ring the changes. Harvey Bradbury has done his job and it is now time for Elliot Benyon to step up.
- 67' Controversy at the stadium! Fraser Horsfall argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 68' Against the run of play, Josh Ashby has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 72' The Northampton Town FC bench stirs into life. Morgan Roberts is withdrawn and Ricky Holmes gets his opportunity.
- 75' The supporters are chanting for Pablo Martinez. He replaces Zac McEachran on 75 minute.
- 80' Oxford City FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Northampton Town FC's shape.
- 85' Both keepers have barely been tested. Oxford City FC and Northampton Town FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 90' Nana Owusu is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- Oxford City FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Oxford City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 6
- 19
- 4
- 8
- 3
-
10
Zac McEachran ↓ Pablo Martinez 75'
- 7
-
14
Harvey Bradbury ↓ Elliot Benyon 66'
Bench
- 11
- 13
- 18
- 12
-
5
Pablo Martinez ↑ 75'
-
9
Elliot Benyon ↑ 66'
Coach
David Oldfield
Northampton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
-
45
Mark Marshall ↓ Danny Rose 64'
- 3
- 27
- 13
- 7
-
19
Morgan Roberts ↓ Ricky Holmes 72'
- 6
- 15
- 11
-
30
Caleb Chukwuemeka ↓ Harry Smith 64'
Bench
- 8
- 10
-
21
Ricky Holmes ↑ 72'
- 2
-
29
Danny Rose ↑ 64'
-
9
Harry Smith ↑ 64'
- 35
Coach
Keith Curle
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| James Roberts | 1 |
| Josh Ashby | 1 |
| Sam Hoskins | 1 |
Head to Head
Oxford City FC Form
2020-11-09
Oxford City FC
2–1
Northampton Town FC
W
2020-10-24
Weymouth FC
2–3
Oxford City FC
W
2020-10-13
Oxford City FC
6–1
Tamworth FC
W
2020-10-03
Royal Wootton Bassett Town FC
1–2
Oxford City FC
W
2019-10-19
Oxford City FC
2–1
Margate FC
W
2019-10-05
Oxford City FC
2–0
Hampton & Richmond Borough FC
W
Northampton Town FC Form
2020-11-09
Oxford City FC
2–1
Northampton Town FC
L
2020-11-03
Northampton Town FC
0–0
Milton Keynes Dons FC
D
2020-10-31
Wigan Athletic FC
2–3
Northampton Town FC
W
2020-10-27
Portsmouth FC
4–0
Northampton Town FC
L
2020-10-24
Northampton Town FC
0–2
Charlton Athletic FC
L
2020-10-20
Northampton Town FC
2–1
Swindon Town FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.95
Oxford City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
Northampton Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Oxford City FC to win 58% + Over 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Oxford City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.03
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Oxford City FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Northampton Town FC
42%
Oxford City FC or Northampton Town FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
9.1%
1 – 0
8.8%
0 – 0
6.5%
3 – 1
6.2%
3 – 0
5.8%
1 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
5.1%
0 – 1
4.5%
3 – 2
3.4%
4 – 1
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Oxford City FC
| Handicap | Oxford City FC covers | Push | Northampton Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 17% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 22% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Oxford City FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Northampton Town FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

