Sunday , 16 August 2026

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

Championship · 2024-25
Oxford United FC
2 – 3
Full Time
Coventry City FC
Sat 1 Mar 2025 · 12:30 UTC Kassam Stadium 11,405 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 7' Jack Rudoni
Ole Romeny 53' 1–1
1–2 58' Ephron Mason-Clark
Elliott Moore 62' 2–2
2–3 71' Tatsuhiro Sakamoto
Y 19' Tatsuhiro Sakamoto
Cameron Brannagan 42' Y
Ciaron Brown 45' Y
Ole Romeny 58' Y
Y 87' Liam Kitching
Y 89' Oliver Dovin

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Jeremy Simpson
  • Assistant 1 James Wilson
  • Assistant 2 Shaun Hudson

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Coventry City FC 46 95
2 Ipswich Town FC 46 84
3 Hull City AFC 46 73
4 Oxford United FC 46 47
5 Leicester City FC 46 46
6 Blackburn Rovers FC 1 1
7 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 1 1
8 Queens Park Rangers FC 0 0
9 Millwall FC 0 0
10 Middlesbrough FC 0 0
11 Swansea City AFC 0 0
12 Charlton Athletic FC 0 0
13 West Bromwich Albion FC 0 0
14 Bolton Wanderers FC 0 0
15 Birmingham City FC 0 0
16 Sheffield United FC 0 0
17 Southampton FC 0 0
18 Wrexham AFC 0 0
19 Watford FC 0 0
20 Burnley FC 0 0
21 Cardiff City FC 0 0
22 West Ham United FC 0 0
23 Derby County FC 0 0
24 Norwich City FC 0 0
25 Preston North End FC 0 0
26 Stoke City FC 0 0
27 Lincoln City FC 0 0
28 Portsmouth FC 0 0
29 Bristol City FC 0 0
30 Sheffield Wednesday FC 46 0

Head-to-Head

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3
4
Oxford United FC 8 games · Avg 4.0 goals Coventry City FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-03-01 Oxford United FC 2–3 Coventry City FC 2024-08-16 Coventry City FC 3–2 Oxford United FC 2024-01-06 Coventry City FC 6–2 Oxford United FC 2019-08-31 Oxford United FC 3–3 Coventry City FC 2019-03-23 Coventry City FC 0–1 Oxford United FC

Recent Form

Oxford United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Mar Coventry City FC H 2–3 L
22 Feb West Bromwich Albion FC A 0–2 L
15 Feb Portsmouth FC H 0–2 L
11 Feb Derby County FC A 0–0 D
04 Feb Burnley FC A 0–1 L
01 Feb Bristol City FC H 1–1 D
Coventry City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Mar Oxford United FC A 3–2 W
22 Feb Preston North End FC H 2–1 W
15 Feb Sheffield Wednesday FC A 2–1 W
11 Feb Queens Park Rangers FC H 1–0 W
08 Feb Ipswich Town FC H 1–4 L
05 Feb Leeds United FC H 0–2 L

Season Stats

Oxford United FC Coventry City FC
#4 Position #1
47 Points 95
46 Played 46
11 / 14 / 21 W / D / L 28 / 11 / 7
45 Scored 97
59 Conceded 45
-14 GD +52
1.02 PPG 2.07
24% Win % 61%

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Oxford United FC are 4th (47 pts). Coventry City FC are 1st (95 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Oxford United FC have kicked off against Coventry City FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' Coventry 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.
  • 7' What a moment for Jack Rudoni! That strike on 7 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 12' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-2-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 17' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ellis Simms is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Coventry City FC.
  • 19' A meaty challenge results in booking for Tatsuhiro Sakamoto on 19.
  • 24' Over 24 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 29' Przemyslaw Placheta, a Poland left winger, has 6 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 34' 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 Tyler Goodrham suffering a number of foals already.
  • 39' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 42' Cameron Brannagan picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ciaron Brown on 45.
  • 45' Another substitution for Coventry City FC to replace Jack Rudoni by Ben Sheaf on 45 minute.
  • 50' Oxford United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Coventry City FC backline.
  • 53' What a moment for Ole Romeny! That strike on 53 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 58' Sensational shot from Ephron Mason-Clark. Coventry City FC is back in the lead.
  • 58' Ole Romeny picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 62' Elliott Moore has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 62 minutes.
  • 67' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 71' A goal from the Japan international Tatsuhiro Sakamoto! He fires home on 71 to make it 2-3!
  • 74' It is a substitution in Oxford United FC team. Przemyslaw Placheta is replaced by Stanley Mills on 74 minute.
  • 79' Oxford United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 82' The crowd applauds Peter Kioso as he leaves the pitch. Hidde ter Avest steps in for Oxford United FC.
  • 87' Liam Kitching has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 87.
  • 89' Poor challenge from Oliver Dovin. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 90' The Coventry City FC manager makes a substitution. Josh Eccles departs to be replaced by Jamie Allen.
  • Coventry City FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Oxford United FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gary Rowett

Coventry City FC Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Frank Lampard

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Matt Godden 3
Elliott Moore 2
Haji Wright 2
Mark Harris 2
Callum O'Hare 2
Jamie Mackie 1
Ben Sheaf 1
John Mousinho 1

Head to Head

2025-03-01 Oxford United FC 2–3 Coventry City FC 2024-08-16 Coventry City FC 3–2 Oxford United FC 2024-01-06 Coventry City FC 6–2 Oxford United FC 2019-08-31 Oxford United FC 3–3 Coventry City FC 2019-03-23 Coventry City FC 0–1 Oxford United FC

Oxford United FC Form

2025-03-01 Oxford United FC 2–3 Coventry City FC L 2025-02-22 West Bromwich Albion FC 2–0 Oxford United FC L 2025-02-15 Oxford United FC 0–2 Portsmouth FC L 2025-02-11 Derby County FC 0–0 Oxford United FC D 2025-02-04 Burnley FC 1–0 Oxford United FC L 2025-02-01 Oxford United FC 1–1 Bristol City FC D

Coventry City FC Form

2025-03-01 Oxford United FC 2–3 Coventry City FC W 2025-02-22 Coventry City FC 2–1 Preston North End FC W 2025-02-15 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1–2 Coventry City FC W 2025-02-11 Coventry City FC 1–0 Queens Park Rangers FC W 2025-02-08 Coventry City FC 1–4 Ipswich Town FC L 2025-02-05 Coventry City FC 0–2 Leeds United FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.26 Oxford United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.39 Coventry City FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 69% + Both teams to score 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Oxford United FC22% Draw23% Coventry City FC55%
Actual: Coventry City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes65% 0% No35%
Avg goals/match: 3.65
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 88%
12%
± 2.5 69%
31%
± 3.5 49%
51%
± 4.5 30%
70%

Double Chance

Oxford United FC or Draw
45%
Draw or Coventry City FC
78%
Oxford United FC or Coventry City FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Oxford United FC17% Draw38% Coventry City FC45%
Actual: Coventry City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 2
9.1%
1 – 1
8.7%
0 – 2
7.5%
1 – 3
7.1%
0 – 1
5.8%
0 – 3
5.8%
2 – 2
5.7%
2 – 1
4.8%
2 – 3
Actual
1 – 4
4.3%
0 – 0
3.9%
0 – 4
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Oxford United FC

Handicap Oxford United FC covers Push Coventry City FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 5% 92%
-1.5 8% — 92%
-1 8% 11% 82%
-0.5 18% — 82%
+0.5 39% — 61%
+1 39% 21% 40%
+1.5 60% — 40%
+2 60% 18% 22%
+2.5 78% — 22%

Clean Sheet

Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
10% ✓
Coventry City FC keeps clean sheet
29% ✓

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