Oxford United FC vs Bristol City FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Oxford United FC vs Bristol City FC — Championship at Kassam Stadium.
- Oxford United FC 46 games · 47 pts (2026/27)
- Bristol City FC 46 games · 62 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Oliver Langford
- Assistant 1
- Assistant 2 Hugh Gilroy (England)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb | Bristol City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Jan | Stoke City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Jan | Luton Town FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 18 Jan | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Jan | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Jan | Exeter City FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb | Oxford United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Jan | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Jan | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Jan | Coventry City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Jan | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Jan | Derby County FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Oxford United FC | Bristol City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #22 | Position | #12 |
| 47 | Points | 62 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 11 / 14 / 21 | W / D / L | 17 / 11 / 18 |
| 45 | Scored | 59 |
| 59 | Conceded | 59 |
| -14 | GD | +0 |
| 1.02 | PPG | 1.35 |
| 24% | Win % | 37% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Oxford United FC are 22nd (47 pts). Bristol City FC are 12th (62 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Kassam Stadium that hosts another battle between Oxford United FC and Bristol City FC.
- 4' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Ross McCrorie.
- 9' The energy levels are beginning to show. Liam Manning might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 14' With 0 assists to his name this season, Scott Twine is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Oxford United FC.
- 19' The referee shows Oxford United FC player a card on 19.
- 24' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 29' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 30' The referee calls foul for Cameron Brannagan. He receives a card.
- 31' The referee shows Bristol City FC player a card on 31.
- 36' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 41' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 46' Another change for Bristol City FC made on 46 minute. Scott Twine leaves to be changed by Max Bird.
- 51' Ciaron Brown has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 56' Marcus McGuane has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 59' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Greg Leigh makes it 1-0.
- 64' It’s gonna be a card for Michal Helik.
- 65' Mark Sykes makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Bristol City FC are in front.
- 70' Bristol City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 73' Hidde ter Avest has so much to prove this time. He replaces Peter Kioso on 73 minute.
- 74' Oxford United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Tyler Goodrham is hanging Ruben Rodrigues on the field on 74 minute.
- 79' The Oxford United FC manager makes a substitution. Przemyslaw Placheta departs to be replaced by Ole Romeny.
- 80' The supporters are chanting for Marcus McGuane. He replaces George Earthy on 80 minute.
- 81' Max Bird catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 81.
- 84' A meaty challenge results in booking for Alex Matos on 84.
- 86' It’s gonna be a card for Ross McCrorie.
- 89' The supporters are chanting for Tom Bradshaw. He replaces Mark Harris on 89 minute.
- 90' Bristol City FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 90' Bristol City FC ring the changes. Sinclair Armstrong has done his job and it is now time for George Tanner to step up.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Oxford United FC 1-1 Bristol City FC.
Lineups
Oxford United FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
9
Mark Harris ↓ Tom Bradshaw 89'
- 3
-
4
Will Vaulks ↓ Alex Matos 79'
- 8
- 23
- 1
- 47
- 20
- 7
-
30
Peter Kioso ↓ Hidde ter Avest 73'
- 22
Bench
- 10
-
50
Tom Bradshaw ↑ 89'
- 21
- 2
-
24
Hidde ter Avest ↑ 73'
- 15
-
11
Ole Romeny ↑ 79'
-
19
Tyler Goodrham ↑ 74'
-
18
Alex Matos ↑ 79'
Coach
Gary Rowett
Bristol City FC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 21
- 8
- 14
- 16
-
10
Scott Twine ↓ Max Bird 46'
- 2
- 17
- 12
- 15
- 1
-
40
George Earthy ↓ Marcus McGuane 80'
Bench
-
6
Max Bird ↑ 46'
-
29
Marcus McGuane ↑ 80'
- 19
- 24
- 23
- 11
- 20
-
30
Sinclair Armstrong ↑ 46'
- 7
Coach
Liam Manning
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sinclair Armstrong | 1 |
| Ruben Rodrigues | 1 |
| Mark Sykes | 1 |
| Greg Leigh | 1 |
| Nahki Wells | 1 |
Head to Head
Oxford United FC Form
2025-02-01
Oxford United FC
1–1
Bristol City FC
D
2025-01-25
Stoke City FC
0–0
Oxford United FC
D
2025-01-21
Oxford United FC
3–2
Luton Town FC
W
2025-01-18
Oxford United FC
1–0
Blackburn Rovers FC
W
2025-01-14
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–1
Oxford United FC
D
2025-01-11
Exeter City FC
3–1
Oxford United FC
L
Bristol City FC Form
2025-02-01
Oxford United FC
1–1
Bristol City FC
D
2025-01-25
Bristol City FC
2–1
Blackburn Rovers FC
W
2025-01-22
Sheffield Wednesday FC
2–2
Bristol City FC
D
2025-01-18
Coventry City FC
1–0
Bristol City FC
L
2025-01-11
Bristol City FC
1–2
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
L
2025-01-04
Bristol City FC
1–0
Derby County FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.22
Oxford United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24
Bristol City FC xG
I would bet for:
Oxford United FC or Bristol City FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.46
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Oxford United FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Bristol City FC
62%
Oxford United FC or Bristol City FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
10.6%
0 – 1
9.4%
1 – 0
9.3%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 1
7.6%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
4.8%
1 – 3
3.2%
3 – 1
3.1%
0 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Oxford United FC
| Handicap | Oxford United FC covers | Push | Bristol City 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% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Bristol City FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.