Oxford United FC vs Carlisle United FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Oxford United FC vs Carlisle United FC — League One at Kassam Stadium.
- Oxford United FC 6 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
- Carlisle United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jeremy Simpson
- Assistant 1 Johnathon Bickerdike (England)
- Assistant 2 James Vallance (England)
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | Carlisle United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Aug | Cambridge United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 07 May | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Apr | Forest Green Rovers FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 25 Apr | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 22 Apr | Barnsley FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | Oxford United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Aug | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Nov | Walsall FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Nov | Tranmere Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Nov | Horsham FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Nov | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Oxford United FC this season
Oxford United FC this season
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
Oxford United FC
| Mark Harris | 3 G | 1 A |
| Gatlin O'Donkor | 3 G | 1 A |
| Ciaron Brown | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Kassam Stadium!
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' Jayden Harris, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 15' 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.
- 20' Oxford United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Carlisle United FC backline.
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 30' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 35' Oxford United FC is showing some good football. However, Oxford United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 40' It looks surprising Carlisle United FC does not make any changes. Taylor Charters has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 45' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 50' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 51' The referee has no hesitation. Callum Guy is booked for Carlisle United FC — card on 51.
- 56' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Oxford United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 60' The referee shows Carlisle United FC player a card on 60.
- 62' That looks like a foul for a card for Fin Back.
- 67' The whistle greets Marcus Browne as he departs to be replaced by Stanley Mills.
- 70' Fresh legs for Carlisle United FC! Daniel Butterworth comes on to replace Jordan Gibson.
- 73' That looks like a foul for a card for Paul Huntington.
- 75' Tyler Goodrham is ready to make an impact after coming on for Billy Bodin at the 75 minute mark.
- 76' Mark Harris adds to his 3 season tally! Oxford United FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 80' Carlisle United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Joe Garner is hanging Ryan Edmondson on the field on 80 minute.
- 85' With 0 assists to his name this season, Billy Bodin is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Oxford United FC.
- 88' Jayden Harris gets the nod from Carlisle United FC. He replaces Callum Guy and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' Another change for Oxford United FC made on 90 minute. Mark Harris leaves to be changed by Gatlin O'Donkor.
- With this win, Oxford United FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Oxford United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Mark Harris ↓ Gatlin O'Donkor 90'
- 3
-
10
Billy Bodin ↓ Tyler Goodrham 75'
- 6
- 2
- 8
-
11
Marcus Browne ↓ Stanley Mills 67'
- 5
- 20
- 28
- 1
Bench
- 13
-
18
Marcus McGuane ↑ 75'
-
39
Gatlin O'Donkor ↑ 90'
-
19
Tyler Goodrham ↑ 75'
- 14
-
7
Stanley Mills ↑ 67'
- 15
Coach
Liam Manning
Carlisle United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
-
6
Paul Huntington ↓ Luke Plange 80'
-
9
Ryan Edmondson ↓ Joe Garner 80'
- 1
-
8
Callum Guy ↓ Jayden Harris 88'
- 5
- 10
- 15
- 3
- 2
- 7
Bench
- 26
-
11
Daniel Butterworth ↑ 70'
-
14
Joe Garner ↑ 80'
- 17
-
16
Jayden Harris ↑ 88'
- 99
-
27
Luke Plange ↑ 80'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mark Harris | 3 |
| Tyler Goodrham | 1 |
| Alfie McCalmont | 1 |
Head to Head
Oxford United FC Form
2023-08-12
Oxford United FC
1–0
Carlisle United FC
W
2023-08-05
Cambridge United FC
2–0
Oxford United FC
L
2023-05-07
Oxford United FC
1–2
Accrington Stanley FC
L
2023-04-29
Forest Green Rovers FC
0–3
Oxford United FC
W
2023-04-25
Oxford United FC
4–0
Cheltenham Town FC
W
2023-04-22
Barnsley FC
2–0
Oxford United FC
L
Carlisle United FC Form
2023-08-12
Oxford United FC
1–0
Carlisle United FC
L
2023-08-05
Carlisle United FC
1–1
Fleetwood Town FC
D
2022-11-26
Walsall FC
2–1
Carlisle United FC
L
2022-11-05
Carlisle United FC
2–1
Tranmere Rovers FC
W
2021-11-06
Carlisle United FC
2–0
Horsham FC
W
2020-11-29
Carlisle United FC
1–2
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.35
Oxford United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.7
Carlisle United FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 66% + Under — clean sheet likely 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Oxford United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.05
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Oxford United FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Carlisle United FC
48%
Oxford United FC or Carlisle United FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
15.2%
1 – 1
13%
2 – 0
11.3%
2 – 1
8%
0 – 1
7.7%
3 – 0
5%
1 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
3.7%
0 – 2
2.9%
2 – 2
2.9%
4 – 0
1.7%
Asian Handicap — Oxford United FC
| Handicap | Oxford United FC covers | Push | Carlisle United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 16% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 26% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 13% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
50%
✓
Carlisle United FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

