Thursday , 1 October 2026

Oxford United FC vs Exeter City FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2023-24
Oxford United FC
3 – 0
Full Time
Exeter City FC
Sat 23 Sep 2023 · 14:00 UTC Kassam Stadium 10,022 HT 45' · FT 45'
Ruben Rodrigues 8' 1–0
Cameron Brannagan pen 83' 2–0
Cameron Brannagan pen 90+4' 3–0
Sam Long 72' Y
Y 82' Will Aimson

Overview

Match Preview

Oxford United FC vs Exeter City FC — League One at Kassam Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Daniel Middleton
  • Assistant 1 Christopher Wade
  • Assistant 2 Ollie Williams

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

3
2
Oxford United FC 5 games · Avg 3.4 goals Exeter City FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-09-23 Oxford United FC 3–0 Exeter City FC 2023-01-01 Oxford United FC 0–1 Exeter City FC 2022-10-15 Exeter City FC 2–4 Oxford United FC

Recent Form

Oxford United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Sep Exeter City FC H 3–0 W
16 Sep Fleetwood Town FC A 3–0 W
02 Sep Port Vale FC H 1–2 L
26 Aug Charlton Athletic FC H 2–1 W
19 Aug Barnsley FC A 3–1 W
15 Aug Derby County FC A 2–1 W
Exeter City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Sep Oxford United FC A 0–3 L
16 Sep Cheltenham Town FC H 1–0 W
09 Sep Leyton Orient FC H 1–2 L
02 Sep Burton Albion FC A 1–0 W
26 Aug Reading FC H 2–1 W
19 Aug Carlisle United FC A 2–0 W

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
80% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
33% Clean Sheets
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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Oxford United FC and Exeter City FC has kicked off!
  • 5' 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.
  • 8' Ruben Rodrigues has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 8 minutes.
  • 13' A quiet spell here at Kassam Stadium. Oxford United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 18' Exeter City FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 23' Exeter City FC have won 203 goals from 198 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 28' It is a cagey affair so far. Oxford United FC in their trying to find a way past Exeter City FC's compact .
  • 33' The energy levels are beginning to show. Gary Caldwell might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 38' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 38 minutes.
  • 43' Marcus McGuane has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 8 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 46' Caleb Watts is replacing Ryan Trevitt for the Exeter City FC side.
  • 51' Both keepers have barely been tested. Oxford United FC and Exeter City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 56' The Exeter City FC manager makes a substitution. Harry Kite departs to be replaced by Kyle Taylor.
  • 61' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 66' 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 Vincent Harper suffering a number of foals already.
  • 69' A tactical swap from Oxford United FC — Greg Leigh on, Kyle Edwards off on 69 minutes.
  • 72' The referee shows Oxford United FC player a card on 72.
  • 77' Oxford United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 78' Yanic Wildschut makes way for James Scott at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Exeter City FC.
  • 82' A moment of madness from Will Aimson on 82 minutes earns him a card. Exeter City FC will be frustrated.
  • 83' What a moment for Cameron Brannagan! That strike on 83 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 86' Fresh legs for Oxford United FC! Tyler Goodrham comes on to replace Billy Bodin.
  • 87' Exeter City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Sonny Cox is hanging Reece Cole on the field on 87 minute.
  • Oxford United FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Oxford United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Liam Manning

Exeter City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gary Caldwell

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Cameron Brannagan 4
Demetri Mitchell 2
Kyle Joseph 2
Jevani Brown 1
Sonny Cox 1
Sam Nombe 1
Ruben Rodrigues 1
Mark Harris 1

Head to Head

2023-09-23 Oxford United FC 3–0 Exeter City FC 2023-01-01 Oxford United FC 0–1 Exeter City FC 2022-10-15 Exeter City FC 2–4 Oxford United FC

Oxford United FC Form

2023-09-23 Oxford United FC 3–0 Exeter City FC W 2023-09-16 Fleetwood Town FC 0–3 Oxford United FC W 2023-09-02 Oxford United FC 1–2 Port Vale FC L 2023-08-26 Oxford United FC 2–1 Charlton Athletic FC W 2023-08-19 Barnsley FC 1–3 Oxford United FC W 2023-08-15 Derby County FC 1–2 Oxford United FC W

Exeter City FC Form

2023-09-23 Oxford United FC 3–0 Exeter City FC L 2023-09-16 Exeter City FC 1–0 Cheltenham Town FC W 2023-09-09 Exeter City FC 1–2 Leyton Orient FC L 2023-09-02 Burton Albion FC 0–1 Exeter City FC W 2023-08-26 Exeter City FC 2–1 Reading FC W 2023-08-19 Carlisle United FC 0–2 Exeter City FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.68 Oxford United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99 Exeter City FC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Oxford United FC53% Draw26% Exeter City FC21%
Actual: Oxford United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 2.67
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Oxford United FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Exeter City FC
47%
Oxford United FC or Exeter City FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Oxford United FC37% Draw46% Exeter City FC17%
Actual: Oxford United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
1 – 0
10.8%
2 – 0
9.5%
2 – 1
9.3%
0 – 0
8.9%
0 – 1
5.9%
1 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
5.3%
3 – 0
Actual
2 – 2
4.7%
0 – 2
3.3%
3 – 2
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Oxford United FC

Handicap Oxford United FC covers Push Exeter City FC covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 16% 71%
-1.5 29% — 71%
-1 29% 23% 48%
-0.5 52% — 48%
+0.5 79% — 21%
+1 79% 13% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
38% ✗
Exeter City FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓

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