Oxford United FC vs Cambridge United FC, League One 2021-22 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)
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 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 |
| 08 Feb | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Feb | Portsmouth FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb | Oxford United FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 22 Feb | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Feb | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Feb | Burton Albion FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Feb | Gillingham FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Feb | Luton Town 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' What a night it is going to be! Oxford United FC welcome Cambridge United FC for this crunch clash at Kassam Stadium.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Oxford United FC and Cambridge United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 6' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Sam Smith makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 9' Cameron Brannagan is having his name booked by the referee on 9.
- 10' Controversy at the stadium! James Brophy argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 15' Sam Sherring needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 20' The travelling Cambridge United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 21' Harrison Dunk has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 21.
- 26' Cambridge United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 31' 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.
- 36' Assisted by Ryan Williams with the perfectly-timed delivery and Matt Taylor makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 41' Oxford United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 45' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Gavin Whyte on 45 minutes.
- 50' The 37-year-old Sam Baldock has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 55' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Oxford United FC and Cambridge United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 56' Brilliant from the ! Sam Smith makes it 1-2 with a superb finish on 56.
- 61' Oxford United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cambridge United FC backline.
- 64' The England Cameron Brannagan breaks the deadlock on 64 minutes. 2-2!
- 69' Oxford United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 72' Sam Baldock puts Oxford United FC on the lead.
- 76' The crowd applauds Gavin Whyte as he leaves the pitch. Marcus Browne steps in for Oxford United FC.
- 77' Jack Lankester makes way for Shilow Tracey at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cambridge United FC.
- 82' 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.
- 84' The Oxford United FC manager makes a substitution. Matt Taylor departs to be replaced by Nathan Holland.
- 85' The Cambridge United FC manager makes a substitution. Harrison Dunk departs to be replaced by Lorent Tolaj.
- 90' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Cameron Brannagan makes it 4-2.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Liam O'Neil.
- 90' It is a substitution in Oxford United FC team. Mark Sykes is replaced by James Henry on 90 minute.
- Game over. The scoreline of 4-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Oxford United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Matt Taylor ↓ Nathan Holland 84'
- 19
- 26
- 7
- 13
- 2
- 8
-
21
Gavin Whyte ↓ Marcus Browne 76'
- 42
-
10
Mark Sykes ↓ James Henry 90'
- 16
Bench
-
27
Nathan Holland ↑ 84'
- 4
- 14
- 1
-
17
James Henry ↑ 90'
-
12
Marcus Browne ↑ 76'
- 18
Coach
Karl Robinson
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 2
- 14
-
23
Jack Lankester ↓ Shilow Tracey 77'
- 10
- 1
-
11
Harrison Dunk ↓ Lorent Tolaj 85'
- 4
-
19
Adam May ↓ Liam O'Neil 77'
- 24
- 15
Bench
-
8
Liam O'Neil ↑ 77'
- 27
- 6
-
18
Shilow Tracey ↑ 77'
- 25
- 28
-
17
Lorent Tolaj ↑ 85'
Coach
Mark Bonner
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Joe Ironside | 2 |
| Cameron Brannagan | 2 |
| Sam Smith | 2 |
| Tyler Goodrham | 2 |
| Matt Taylor | 1 |
| Sam Baldock | 1 |
| Lloyd Jones | 1 |
| Jack Lankester | 1 |
Head to Head
Oxford United FC Form
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
2022-02-08
Accrington Stanley FC
2–0
Oxford United FC
L
2022-02-05
Oxford United FC
3–2
Portsmouth FC
W
Cambridge United FC Form
2022-02-26
Oxford United FC
4–2
Cambridge United FC
L
2022-02-22
Cambridge United FC
2–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2022-02-19
Cambridge United FC
2–0
Accrington Stanley FC
W
2022-02-12
Burton Albion FC
2–2
Cambridge United FC
D
2022-02-08
Gillingham FC
1–0
Cambridge United FC
L
2022-02-05
Cambridge United FC
0–3
Luton Town FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
3.19
Oxford United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
3.1
Cambridge United FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 94% + Both teams to score 90%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Oxford United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 6.29
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 100% |
|
0% |
| ± 1.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 2.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 3.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 4.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
Double Chance
Oxford United FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Cambridge United FC
53%
Oxford United FC or Cambridge United FC
82%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
3 – 3
4.8%
3 – 2
4.8%
2 – 3
4.7%
2 – 2
4.6%
4 – 3
3.8%
4 – 2
Actual
3 – 4
3.7%
2 – 4
3.6%
3 – 1
3.2%
2 – 1
3.2%
1 – 2
3.1%
1 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Oxford United FC
| Handicap | Oxford United FC covers | Push | Cambridge United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 12% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 15% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 15% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 11% | 14% |
| +2.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
Clean Sheet
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
5%
✓
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
5%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

