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

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Championship · 2024-25

Oxford United FC

3 – 2

Full Time

Cardiff City FC

Thu 26 Dec 2024 · 15:00 UTC Kassam Stadium 11,494 HT 45' · FT 45'

Mark Harris 41' 1–0

Ciaron Brown 53' 2–0

Przemyslaw Placheta 57' 3–0

3–1 82' Cian Ashford

3–2 90+5' Callum Robinson

Y 80' Alex Robertson

Siriki Dembele 83' Y

Overview

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

Oxford United FC 46 games · 47 pts (2026/27)
Cardiff City FC 8 games · 7 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Gavin Ward
Assistant 1 Lee Venamore
Assistant 2 Jacob Graham (England)

5 games this season 🟨 1.6/game ⚽ 6.8 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

Oxford United FC 2 games · Avg 3.5 goals Cardiff City FC

Last 5 meetings

2024-12-26 Oxford United FC 3–2 Cardiff City FC

Recent Form

Oxford United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
26 Dec	Cardiff City FC	H	3–2	W
21 Dec	Leeds United FC	A	0–4	L
14 Dec	Sheffield Wednesday FC	H	1–3	L
11 Dec	Queens Park Rangers FC	A	0–2	L
30 Nov	Millwall FC	H	1–1	D
26 Nov	Sheffield United FC	A	0–3	L

Cardiff City FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
26 Dec	Oxford United FC	A	2–3	L
21 Dec	Sheffield United FC	H	0–2	L
14 Dec	Stoke City FC	A	2–2	D
11 Dec	Preston North End FC	H	0–2	L
30 Nov	Coventry City FC	A	2–2	D
27 Nov	Queens Park Rangers FC	H	0–2	L

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)

50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

0% Clean Sheets
Cardiff City FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Cardiff City FC

0-15

2/3

16-30

2/3

31-45

2/2

46-60

–/3

61-75

3/–

76+

1/1

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Cardiff City FC

Jack Moylan	3 G	1 A
Yousef Salech	2 G	1 A
Cian Ashford	2 G	1 A
Rubin Colwill	1 G	1 A

Events

Match Events

0' Temperatures are rising at Kassam Stadium as Oxford United FC face off against Cardiff City FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Oxford United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Oxford United FC and Cardiff City FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Will Vaulks is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Oxford United FC.
20' It looks surprising Oxford United FC does not make any changes. Callum O'Dowda has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
25' Cardiff City 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.
30' Wales international Rubin Colwill has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
35' 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.
40' Alex Robertson, a Australia midfielder, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
41' Goal! Mark Harris scores his 35 goal in 22 matches.
46' Chris Willock makes way for Callum Robinson at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cardiff City FC.
51' Cardiff City FC come into this ranked 22 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
53' Goal! Ciaron Brown scores his 15 goal in 380 matches.
57' GOAL! Przemyslaw Placheta scores on 57.
59' The supporters are chanting for Ronan Kpakio. He replaces Manolis Siopis on 59 minute.
64' The 31-year-old Greg Leigh has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
68' Cardiff City FC make a change. Callum O'Dowda trudges off to be replaced by Anwar El Ghazi on 68 minutes.
69' The supporters are chanting for Cian Ashford. He replaces Yakou Meite on 69 minute.
74' Oxford United FC ring the changes. Ruben Rodrigues has done his job and it is now time for Matt Phillips to step up.
79' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
80' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Alex Robertson.
82' Cian Ashford has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 82 minutes.
83' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Siriki Dembele.
88' Louie Sibley is ready to make an impact after coming on for Tyler Goodrham at the 88 minute mark.
Oxford United FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Oxford United FC Lineups

4-4-1-1

Starting XI

9
Mark Harris
3
Ciaron Brown
4
Will Vaulks
2
Sam Long
8
Cameron Brannagan
1
Jamie Cumming
5
Elliott Moore
20
Ruben Rodrigues ↓ Matt Phillips 74'
7
Przemyslaw Placheta ↓ Siriki Dembele 74'
19
Tyler Goodrham ↓ Louie Sibley 88'
22
Greg Leigh

Bench

Coach Gary Rowett

Cardiff City FC Lineups

3-4-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Omer Riza

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Przemyslaw Placheta	1
Yousef Salech	1
Cameron Brannagan	1
Callum Robinson	1
Cian Ashford	1
Mark Harris	1
Ciaron Brown	1

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.94 Oxford United FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.58 Cardiff City FC xG

I would bet for: Both teams to score 68% + Over 2.5 goals 67%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Oxford United FC48% Draw23% Cardiff City FC29%

Actual: Oxford United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes68% 0% No32%

Avg goals/match: 3.52

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	96%	4%
± 1.5	86%	14%
± 2.5	67%	33%
± 3.5	46%	54%
± 4.5	28%	72%

Double Chance

Oxford United FC or Draw

72%

Draw or Cardiff City FC

52%

Oxford United FC or Cardiff City FC

77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Oxford United FC34% Draw40% Cardiff City FC26%

Actual: Oxford United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

9.9%

2 – 1

8.5%

1 – 2

6.9%

2 – 2

6.6%

2 – 0

5.6%

3 – 1

5.4%

1 – 0

5.2%

0 – 0

4.4%

3 – 2

Actual

0 – 1

4.1%

0 – 2

3.8%

1 – 3

3.6%

Asian Handicap — Oxford United FC

Handicap	Oxford United FC covers	Push	Cardiff City FC covers
-2.5	12%	—	88%
-2	12%	14%	74%
-1.5	26%	—	74%
-1	26%	19%	55%
-0.5	45%	—	55%
+0.5	69%	—	31%
+1	69%	16%	15%
+1.5	85%	—	15%
+2	85%	9%	6%
+2.5	94%	—	6%

Clean Sheet

Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet

21% ✓

Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet

15% ✓

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

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

Overview

Match Preview

Match Details

Standings

Head-to-Head

Recent Form

Key Stats

Goal Timing (This Season)

Top Scorers (This Season)

Events

Match Events

Lineups

Oxford United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Cardiff City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Head to Head

Oxford United FC Form

Cardiff City FC Form

Predictions

Match Result

Both Teams to Score

Over / Under Goals

Double Chance

Half-Time Result

Correct Score

Asian Handicap — Oxford United FC

Clean Sheet