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Oxford United FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2020-21
Oxford United FC
2 – 0
Full Time
Bristol Rovers FC
Sat 23 Jan 2021 · 15:00 UTC The Kassam Stadium HT 45+3' · FT 45+11'
Y 27' Luke Leahy
Matt Taylor 60' Y
Y 90' Joshua Grant
Sam Winnall 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Oxford United FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One at The Kassam Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee David Rock
  • Referee Nicholas Cooper
  • Referee Mike Desborough
  • Referee Matthew Lee

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Lincoln City FC 46 103
2 Cardiff City FC 46 91
3 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75
4 Exeter City FC 46 49
5 Port Vale FC 46 42
6 Rotherham United FC 46 41
7 Northampton Town FC 46 35
8 Huddersfield Town AFC 1 3
9 Stockport County FC 1 3
10 Bradford City AFC 1 3
11 Luton Town FC 1 3
12 Cambridge United FC 1 3
13 Mansfield Town FC 1 3
14 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1 3
15 Bromley FC 1 3
16 Oxford United FC 1 1
17 Milton Keynes Dons FC 1 1
18 Stevenage FC 1 1
19 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1 1
20 Blackpool FC 1 1
21 Burton Albion FC 1 1
22 Leicester City FC 1 1
23 Notts County FC 1 1
24 Reading FC 1 0
25 Wigan Athletic FC 1 0
26 Doncaster Rovers FC 1 0
27 Leyton Orient FC 1 0
28 Barnsley FC 1 0
29 Plymouth Argyle FC 1 0
30 Peterborough United FC 1 0
31 AFC Wimbledon 1 0

Head-to-Head

3
2
5
Oxford United FC 10 games · Avg 2.5 goals Bristol Rovers FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-01-23 Oxford United FC 2–0 Bristol Rovers FC 2019-08-24 Bristol Rovers FC 3–1 Oxford United FC 2018-12-29 Oxford United FC 0–2 Bristol Rovers FC 2018-10-20 Bristol Rovers FC 0–0 Oxford United FC

Recent Form

Oxford United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Jan Bristol Rovers FC H 2–0 W
02 Jan Burton Albion FC A 5–1 W
29 Dec Plymouth Argyle FC A 3–2 W
26 Dec AFC Wimbledon H 2–0 W
15 Dec Northampton Town FC H 4–0 W
12 Dec Blackpool FC A 0–0 D
Bristol Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Jan Oxford United FC A 0–2 L
19 Jan Crewe Alexandra FC A 2–3 L
16 Jan Charlton Athletic FC H 0–1 L
09 Jan Sheffield United FC H 2–3 L
02 Jan Blackpool FC H 2–1 W
26 Dec Milton Keynes Dons FC A 0–2 L

Key Stats

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Oxford United FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Oxford United FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Oxford United FC welcome Bristol Rovers FC for this crunch clash at The Kassam Stadium.
  • 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 10' Bristol Rovers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 15' A change in the Oxford United FC ranks — Marcus McGuane exits the field as Cameron Brannagan enters on 15.
  • 20' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Oxford United FC and Bristol Rovers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 25' Olamide Shodipo has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 5 cards already picked up this season.
  • 27' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Luke Leahy on 27 minutes.
  • 32' Against the run of play, Matt Taylor has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 37' A quiet spell here at The Kassam Stadium. Bristol Rovers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 42' The 32-year-old Anthony Forde has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 47' Bristol Rovers FC is showing some good football. However, Bristol Rovers FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 52' Over 52 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 57' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 60' Matt Taylor is having his name booked by the referee on 60.
  • 65' 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.
  • 67' Bristol Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jonah Ayunga is hanging Luke McCormick on the field on 67 minute.
  • 72' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 73' A stunning finish from Matt Taylor — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 75' Another change for Oxford United FC made on 75 minute. James Henry leaves to be changed by Jordan Obita.
  • 76' Oxford United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Sam Winnall is hanging Matt Taylor on the field on 76 minute.
  • 81' Cian Harries, a Wales , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 86' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jonah Ayunga, as he is very good at scoring at The Kassam Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 88' The supporters are chanting for Daniel Agyei. He replaces Olamide Shodipo on 88 minute.
  • 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Joshua Grant.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Oxford United FC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Oxford United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Karl Robinson

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paul Tisdale

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Matt Taylor 3
Alex Jakubiak 2
Aaron Collins 2
Jonson Clarke-Harris 1
Billy Bodin 1
Brandon Barker 1
Sam Long 1
Elliot Lee 1

Head to Head

2021-01-23 Oxford United FC 2–0 Bristol Rovers FC 2019-08-24 Bristol Rovers FC 3–1 Oxford United FC 2018-12-29 Oxford United FC 0–2 Bristol Rovers FC 2018-10-20 Bristol Rovers FC 0–0 Oxford United FC

Oxford United FC Form

2021-01-23 Oxford United FC 2–0 Bristol Rovers FC W 2021-01-02 Burton Albion FC 1–5 Oxford United FC W 2020-12-29 Plymouth Argyle FC 2–3 Oxford United FC W 2020-12-26 Oxford United FC 2–0 AFC Wimbledon W 2020-12-15 Oxford United FC 4–0 Northampton Town FC W 2020-12-12 Blackpool FC 0–0 Oxford United FC D

Bristol Rovers FC Form

2021-01-23 Oxford United FC 2–0 Bristol Rovers FC L 2021-01-19 Crewe Alexandra FC 3–2 Bristol Rovers FC L 2021-01-16 Bristol Rovers FC 0–1 Charlton Athletic FC L 2021-01-09 Bristol Rovers FC 2–3 Sheffield United FC L 2021-01-02 Bristol Rovers FC 2–1 Blackpool FC W 2020-12-26 Milton Keynes Dons FC 2–0 Bristol Rovers FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.58 Oxford United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9 Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Oxford United FC55% Draw26% Bristol Rovers FC19%
Actual: Oxford United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.48
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 44%
56%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Oxford United FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
45%
Oxford United FC or Bristol Rovers FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Oxford United FC36% Draw48% Bristol Rovers FC16%
Actual: Oxford United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
1 – 0
12.3%
0 – 0
10.5%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
9.1%
0 – 1
6.5%
3 – 0
5.3%
1 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.8%
2 – 2
4.1%
0 – 2
3.3%
3 – 2
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Oxford United FC

Handicap Oxford United FC covers Push Bristol Rovers FC covers
-2.5 12% — 88%
-2 12% 16% 72%
-1.5 28% — 72%
-1 28% 24% 48%
-0.5 52% — 48%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 13% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
41% ✗
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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