Oxford United FC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Oxford United FC vs Blackpool FC — League One at The Kassam Stadium.
- Oxford United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ben Cobb
- Referee Marc Wilson
- Referee Matt Donohue
- Referee G. Read
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec | Blackpool FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Dec | Peterborough United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Dec | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Nov | Rochdale AFC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 24 Nov | Bradford City AFC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Nov | Forest Green Rovers FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec | Oxford United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Nov | Solihull Moors FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Nov | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Nov | Burton Albion FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 17 Nov | Southend United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Oxford United FC launch into their encounter with Blackpool FC.
- 5' Blackpool FC have won 466 goals from 384 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Oxford United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 20' Oxford United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 20.
- 25' Blackpool FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 29' The deadlock is broken! Marcus Browne gets on the scoresheet on 29 minutes.
- 34' Blackpool FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 39' The energy levels are beginning to show. Terry McPhillips might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 41' James Henry doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 46' Fresh legs for Blackpool FC! Armand Gnanduillet comes on to replace Oliver Turton.
- 51' England international Liam Feeney has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 56' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ben Heneghan on 56.
- 60' Blackpool FC ring the changes. Joe Dodoo has done his job and it is now time for John O'Sullivan to step up.
- 65' It is a cagey affair so far. Oxford United FC in their trying to find a way past Blackpool FC's compact .
- 66' The Blackpool FC manager makes a substitution. Callum Guy departs to be replaced by Harry Pritchard.
- 71' It’s high time Karl Robinson made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 75' The referee calls foul for Liam Feeney. He receives a Yellow card.
- 76' James Henry picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 80' It is a substitution in Oxford United FC team. Robert Dickie is replaced by Charlie Raglan on 80 minute.
- 85' The supporters are chanting for Ricky Holmes. He replaces Gavin Whyte on 85 minute.
- 89' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jordan Thompson on 89.
- 2-0 the final result. Blackpool FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Oxford United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 19
- 1
- 5
-
4
Rob Dickie ↓ Charlie Raglan 80'
- 14
- 17
- 15
- 8
- 10
-
16
Gavin Whyte ↓ Ricky Holmes 85'
Bench
- 41
- 9
-
12
Ricky Holmes ↑ 85'
- 29
- 23
-
22
Charlie Raglan ↑ 80'
- 3
Coach
Karl Robinson
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 6
- 24
- 2
- 20
- 8
- 7
- 27
-
25
Callum Guy ↓ Harry Pritchard 66'
-
11
Joe Dodoo ↓ John O'Sullivan 60'
- 15
Bench
- 19
- 5
- 13
-
21
Armand Gnanduillet ↑ 46'
-
18
John O'Sullivan ↑ 60'
- 39
-
14
Harry Pritchard ↑ 66'
Coach
Terry McPhillips
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marcus Browne | 3 |
| Greg Leigh | 1 |
| Jordan Rhodes | 1 |
| James Henry | 1 |
| Mark Harris | 1 |
| Matthew Pennington | 1 |
| Jordan Graham | 1 |
| Josh Ruffels | 1 |
Head to Head
Oxford United FC Form
2018-12-15
Oxford United FC
2–0
Blackpool FC
W
2018-12-08
Peterborough United FC
2–2
Oxford United FC
D
2018-12-01
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–2
Oxford United FC
W
2018-11-27
Oxford United FC
4–2
Rochdale AFC
W
2018-11-24
Bradford City AFC
2–0
Oxford United FC
L
2018-11-20
Forest Green Rovers FC
0–3
Oxford United FC
W
Blackpool FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.7
Oxford United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.71
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Oxford United FC to win 59% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Oxford United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.41
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Oxford United FC or Draw
84%
Draw or Blackpool FC
41%
Oxford United FC or Blackpool FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Oxford United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.5%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
11.5%
0 – 0
11%
2 – 1
8.9%
3 – 0
7.1%
0 – 1
5.4%
3 – 1
5.1%
1 – 2
3.6%
2 – 2
3.2%
4 – 0
3%
4 – 1
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Oxford United FC
| Handicap | Oxford United FC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 19% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 26% | 40% |
| -0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
50%
✗
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.