Oxford United FC vs Burton Albion FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Oxford United FC vs Burton Albion FC — League One at Kassam Stadium.
- Oxford United FC 6 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
- Burton Albion FC 8 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Mar | Burton Albion FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 01 Mar | Portsmouth FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 26 Feb | Cambridge United FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 22 Feb | Crewe Alexandra FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Feb | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 12 Feb | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Mar | Oxford United FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 01 Mar | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 2–5 | L |
| 26 Feb | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Feb | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Feb | Ipswich Town FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 15 Feb | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Oxford United FC | Burton Albion FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #7 |
| 11 | Points | 12 |
| 6 | Played | 8 |
| 3 / 2 / 1 | W / D / L | 3 / 3 / 2 |
| 13 | Scored | 13 |
| 7 | Conceded | 12 |
| +6 | GD | +1 |
| 1.83 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 50% | Win % | 38% |
Key Stats
54%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
85%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Oxford United FC this season
Oxford United FC this season
13%
Clean Sheets
Burton Albion FC this season
Burton Albion FC this season
Oxford United FC are 10th (11 pts). Burton Albion FC are 7th (12 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Oxford United FC
0-15
2/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/1
76+
6/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Burton Albion FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
5/1
31-45
–/3
46-60
1/–
61-75
2/2
76+
2/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Oxford United FC
| Mark Harris | 3 G | 1 A |
| Gatlin O'Donkor | 3 G | 1 A |
| Ciaron Brown | 1 G |
Burton Albion FC
| Jack Armer | 2 G | 1 A |
| Finn Delap | 2 G | |
| Matthew Dennis | 1 G | |
| Kgaogelo Chauke | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Kassam Stadium as Oxford United FC face off against Burton Albion FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 7' GOAL! Sam Baldock fires home to make it 1-0!
- 12' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 17' Sam Long has been relatively quiet despite scoring 16 goals in his last 369 appearances.
- 22' Over 22 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 27' Burton Albion FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 29' Christian Saydee has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 29.
- 34' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 35' A goal from the Northern Ireland international Gavin Whyte! He fires home on 35 to make it 2-0!
- 40' Sam Baldock does the damage! The net is bulging and Oxford United FC surge ahead!
- 45' The deadlock is broken! Matt Taylor gets on the scoresheet on 45 minutes.
- 46' GOAL! Matt Taylor scores on 45. Assisted by Herbie Kane
- 46' Terry Taylor makes way for Williams Kokolo at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Burton Albion FC.
- 47' What a moment for Adlene Guedioura! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
- 51' Sam Winnall is replacing Sam Baldock for the Oxford United FC side.
- 56' Burton Albion FC is showing some good football. However, Burton Albion FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 61' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 62' The crowd applauds Christian Saydee as he leaves the pitch. Baye Oumar Niasse steps in for Burton Albion FC.
- 67' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 72' Burton Albion FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 72.
- 77' Terry Taylor has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 78' Another change for Oxford United FC made on 78 minute. Matt Taylor leaves to be changed by Nathan Holland.
- 83' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Oxford United FC and Burton Albion FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 85' Marcus McGuane gets the nod from Oxford United FC. He replaces Herbie Kane and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' Burton Albion FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Burton Albion FC.
Lineups
Oxford United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Matt Taylor ↓ Nathan Holland 78'
-
19
Sam Baldock ↓ Sam Winnall 51'
- 4
-
26
Herbie Kane ↓ Marcus McGuane 85'
- 7
- 13
- 2
- 8
- 21
- 10
- 16
Bench
-
27
Nathan Holland ↑ 78'
-
11
Sam Winnall ↑ 51'
- 14
- 1
- 15
- 42
-
18
Marcus McGuane ↑ 85'
Coach
Karl Robinson
Burton Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
4
Deji Oshilaja ↓ Jacob Maddox 46'
- 8
- 6
- 2
- 37
- 3
- 24
-
23
Terry Taylor ↓ Williams Kokolo 46'
- 12
- 15
- 11
Bench
-
21
Baye Oumar Niasse ↑ 62'
- 40
- 16
-
29
Jacob Maddox ↑ 46'
- 38
-
22
Williams Kokolo ↑ 46'
- 1
Coach
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Matt Taylor | 5 |
| James Henry | 3 |
| Olamide Shodipo | 3 |
| Scott Fraser | 3 |
| Mark Harris | 2 |
| Sam Baldock | 2 |
| Josh Ruffels | 2 |
| Cameron Brannagan | 2 |
Head to Head
Oxford United FC Form
2022-03-05
Oxford United FC
4–1
Burton Albion FC
W
2022-03-01
Portsmouth FC
3–2
Oxford United FC
L
2022-02-26
Oxford United FC
4–2
Cambridge United FC
W
2022-02-22
Crewe Alexandra FC
0–1
Oxford United FC
W
2022-02-19
Charlton Athletic FC
0–4
Oxford United FC
W
2022-02-12
Oxford United FC
2–3
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
Burton Albion FC Form
2022-03-05
Oxford United FC
4–1
Burton Albion FC
L
2022-03-01
Sheffield Wednesday FC
5–2
Burton Albion FC
L
2022-02-26
Burton Albion FC
0–2
Shrewsbury Town FC
L
2022-02-22
Sunderland AFC
1–1
Burton Albion FC
D
2022-02-19
Ipswich Town FC
3–0
Burton Albion FC
L
2022-02-15
Burton Albion FC
3–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
3.15
Oxford United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29
Burton Albion FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 80% + Oxford United FC to win 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Oxford United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.44
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 2.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 3.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 4.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
Double Chance
Oxford United FC or Draw
87%
Draw or Burton Albion FC
29%
Oxford United FC or Burton Albion FC
84%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Oxford United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
3 – 1
7.7%
2 – 1
7.6%
3 – 0
6.2%
2 – 0
6.1%
4 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
5.6%
3 – 2
4.9%
4 – 0
4.8%
2 – 2
4.8%
4 – 2
3.9%
5 – 1
3.8%
1 – 0
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Oxford United FC
| Handicap | Oxford United FC covers | Push | Burton Albion FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -2 | 35% | 19% | 46% |
| -1.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| -1 | 54% | 18% | 28% |
| -0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +1 | 88% | 7% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 3% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
5%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.