Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Oxford United FC vs Bristol City FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2024-25
Oxford United FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Bristol City FC
Sat 1 Feb 2025 · 12:30 UTC Kassam Stadium 11,430 HT 45' · FT 45'
Greg Leigh 59' 1–0
1–1 65' Mark Sykes
Y 4' Ross McCrorie
Greg Leigh 19' Y
Cameron Brannagan 30' Y
R 31' Joe Williams
Michal Helik 64' Y
Y 81' Max Bird
Alex Matos 84' Y
YR 86' Ross McCrorie
Y 90' Max O'Leary

Overview

Match Preview

Oxford United FC vs Bristol City FC — Championship at Kassam Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Oliver Langford
  • Assistant 1
  • Assistant 2 Hugh Gilroy (England)
4 games this season 🟨 3.3/game ⚽ 6.5 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Swansea City AFC 8 17
2 West Ham United FC 8 15
3 Middlesbrough FC 8 15
4 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 7 14
5 West Bromwich Albion FC 8 14
6 Queens Park Rangers FC 8 13
7 Stoke City FC 8 13
8 Bristol City FC 8 13
9 Charlton Athletic FC 8 12
10 Birmingham City FC 8 11
11 Millwall FC 8 11
12 Lincoln City FC 8 11
13 Southampton FC 8 10
14 Wrexham AFC 8 10
15 Bolton Wanderers FC 8 10
16 Blackburn Rovers FC 8 9
17 Norwich City FC 8 9
18 Sheffield United FC 8 9
19 Portsmouth FC 7 8
20 Watford FC 8 8
21 Cardiff City FC 8 7
22 Derby County FC 8 5
23 Preston North End FC 8 4
24 Burnley FC 8 4

Head-to-Head

1
2
1
Oxford United FC 4 games · Avg 2.3 goals Bristol City FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-02-01 Oxford United FC 1–1 Bristol City FC 2024-09-21 Bristol City FC 2–1 Oxford United FC

Recent Form

Oxford United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Bristol City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
13% Clean Sheets
Bristol City FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Bristol City FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
3/2
46-60
1/4
61-75
1/1
76+
5/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Bristol City FC
Dominic Ballard 3 G
Lorent Tolaj 2 G 1 A
Scott Twine 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Kassam Stadium as Oxford United FC face off against Bristol City FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 4' That looks like a foul for a card for Ross McCrorie.
  • 9' Bristol City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 14' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 19' That looks like a foul for a card for Greg Leigh.
  • 24' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Oxford United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 29' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Oxford United FC that had 369 games and scored 490 goals.
  • 30' Cameron Brannagan was booked on 30.
  • 31' Joe Williams picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 36' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Oxford United FC and Bristol City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 41' The energy levels are beginning to show. Gary Rowett might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 46' Max Bird is replacing Scott Twine for the Bristol City FC side.
  • 51' Oxford United FC currently sit 16 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 56' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mark Harris made 22 appearances and scored 33 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 59' The deadlock is broken! Greg Leigh gets on the scoresheet on 59 minutes.
  • 64' It’s a booking for Oxford United FC player. Michal Helik gets a card.
  • 65' Mark Sykes does the damage! The net is bulging and Bristol City FC surge ahead!
  • 70' Bristol City FC come into this ranked 8 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 73' Fresh legs for Oxford United FC! Hidde ter Avest comes on to replace Peter Kioso.
  • 74' A change in the Oxford United FC ranks — Ruben Rodrigues exits the field as Tyler Goodrham enters on 74.
  • 79' The supporters are chanting for Ole Romeny. He replaces Przemyslaw Placheta on 79 minute.
  • 80' Bristol City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Marcus McGuane is hanging George Earthy on the field on 80 minute.
  • 81' A meaty challenge results in booking for Max Bird on 81.
  • 84' Poor challenge from Alex Matos. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 86' Ross McCrorie picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 89' Oxford United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Tom Bradshaw is hanging Mark Harris on the field on 89 minute.
  • 90' A moment of madness from Max O'Leary on 90 minutes earns him a card. Bristol City FC will be frustrated.
  • 90' Another change for Bristol City FC made on 90 minute. Sinclair Armstrong leaves to be changed by George Tanner.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Oxford United FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gary Rowett

Bristol City FC Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Liam Manning

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Nahki Wells 1
Sinclair Armstrong 1
Ruben Rodrigues 1
Mark Sykes 1
Greg Leigh 1

Head to Head

2025-02-01 Oxford United FC 1–1 Bristol City FC 2024-09-21 Bristol City FC 2–1 Oxford United FC

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
1.32 Oxford United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.16 Bristol City FC xG
I would bet for: Oxford United FC or Bristol City FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 55%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Oxford United FC41% Draw29% Bristol City FC30%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 2.48
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 45%
55%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Oxford United FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Bristol City FC
59%
Oxford United FC or Bristol City FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Oxford United FC28% Draw49% Bristol City FC23%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
10.5%
1 – 0
9.9%
0 – 1
8.6%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
7.1%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
3.6%
3 – 0
3.1%
1 – 3
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Oxford United FC

Handicap Oxford United FC covers Push Bristol City FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 12% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 21% 61%
-0.5 39% — 61%
+0.5 69% — 31%
+1 69% 18% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
32% ✓
Bristol City FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

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