Oxford United FC vs Cambridge United FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Oxford United FC vs Cambridge United FC — League One at Kassam Stadium.
- Oxford United FC 1 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
- Cambridge United FC 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Tom Nield
- Assistant 1 Nigel Lugg
- Assistant 2 Carl Fitch-Jackson
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Cambridge United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Dec | Northampton Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Dec | Burton Albion FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 12 Dec | Reading FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Dec | Peterborough United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 02 Dec | Grimsby Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Oxford United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Dec | Exeter City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Dec | Blackpool FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Dec | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Dec | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 28 Nov | Lincoln City FC | H | 0–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Oxford United FC | Cambridge United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #12 |
| 1 | Points | 3 |
| 1 | Played | 1 |
| 0 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 0 |
| 2 | Scored | 3 |
| 2 | Conceded | 2 |
| +0 | GD | +1 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 0% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Oxford United FC this season
Oxford United FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season
Cambridge United FC this season
Oxford United FC are 16th (1 pts). Cambridge United FC are 12th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Oxford United FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cambridge United FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/2
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Oxford United FC vs Cambridge United FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Des Buckingham might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jubril Okedina, as he is very good at scoring at Kassam Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 25' 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.
- 30' Brilliant from the ! Jordan Cousins makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 30.
- 35' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Marcus McGuane suffering a number of foals already.
- 40' Cambridge United FC have won 193 goals from 191 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 44' Oxford United FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 44.
- 49' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 53' Controversy at the stadium! George Thomas argues furiously but the card stands.
- 54' Tyler Goodrham doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 59' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 64' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Oxford United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 65' Fresh legs for Oxford United FC! Josh McEachran comes on to replace Marcus McGuane.
- 70' A quiet spell here at Kassam Stadium. Oxford United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 72' Oxford United FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 72.
- 72' Another substitution for Cambridge United FC to replace Sullay Kaikai by John-Kymani Gordon on 72 minute.
- 74' It’s a booking for Cambridge United FC player. Adam May gets a card.
- 79' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 80' Another substitution for Oxford United FC to replace Mark Harris by James Henry on 80 minute.
- 85' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Jack Stevens argues furiously but the card stands.
- 90' The Cambridge United FC bench stirs into life. Adam May is withdrawn and Ryan Bennett gets his opportunity.
- Cambridge United FC will have plenty to reflect on. Oxford United FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Oxford United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Mark Harris ↓ James Henry 80'
- 12
- 3
- 8
-
18
Marcus McGuane ↓ Josh McEachran 65'
- 5
- 20
- 19
- 7
- 1
- 15
Bench
- 4
-
6
Josh McEachran ↑ 65'
- 13
-
17
James Henry ↑ 80'
- 25
- 39
- 14
Coach
Des Buckingham
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 14
- 10
- 5
- 24
- 3
- 1
- 8
-
19
Adam May ↓ Ryan Bennett 90'
- 15
- 2
Bench
- 17
-
6
Ryan Bennett ↑ 90'
-
27
John-Kymani Gordon ↑ 72'
- 16
- 30
- 13
-
20
Brandon Haunstrup ↑ 80'
Coach
Neil Harris
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tyler Goodrham | 2 |
| Joe Ironside | 2 |
| Cameron Brannagan | 2 |
| Sam Smith | 2 |
| Lloyd Jones | 1 |
| Jack Lankester | 1 |
| Gassan Ahadme | 1 |
| Ciaron Brown | 1 |
Head to Head
Oxford United FC Form
2023-12-26
Oxford United FC
2–1
Cambridge United FC
W
2023-12-23
Northampton Town FC
2–1
Oxford United FC
L
2023-12-16
Oxford United FC
3–0
Burton Albion FC
W
2023-12-12
Reading FC
1–1
Oxford United FC
D
2023-12-09
Peterborough United FC
3–0
Oxford United FC
L
2023-12-02
Oxford United FC
2–0
Grimsby Town FC
W
Cambridge United FC Form
2023-12-26
Oxford United FC
2–1
Cambridge United FC
L
2023-12-22
Cambridge United FC
2–0
Exeter City FC
W
2023-12-16
Cambridge United FC
2–1
Blackpool FC
W
2023-12-09
Charlton Athletic FC
2–2
Cambridge United FC
D
2023-12-02
Cambridge United FC
4–0
Fleetwood Town FC
W
2023-11-28
Cambridge United FC
0–3
Lincoln City FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.73
Oxford United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.72
Cambridge United FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 90% + Both teams to score 86%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Oxford United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 5.45
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 1.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 2.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 3.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 4.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
Double Chance
Oxford United FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Cambridge United FC
55%
Oxford United FC or Cambridge United FC
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cambridge United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 2
5.8%
3 – 2
5.2%
2 – 3
5.2%
3 – 3
4.7%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
3.9%
1 – 3
3.9%
1 – 1
3.8%
4 – 2
3.5%
2 – 4
3.5%
4 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Oxford United FC
| Handicap | Oxford United FC covers | Push | Cambridge United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 12% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 16% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 16% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 12% | 14% |
| +2.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
Clean Sheet
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
7%
✓
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
7%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.