Oxford United FC vs Forest Green Rovers FC, FA Cup 2018-19 ROUND 1
Overview
Match Preview
Oxford United FC vs Forest Green Rovers FC — FA Cup .
- Oxford United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Forest Green Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Nick Kinseley
- Referee Garry Maskell
- Referee Matthew Smith
- Referee Adrian Tranter
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov | Forest Green Rovers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Nov | Scunthorpe United FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 27 Oct | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 23 Oct | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Oct | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Oct | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov | Oxford United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Oxford United FC this season
Oxford United FC this season
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Oxford United FC and Forest Green Rovers FC is underway.
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Oxford United FC and Forest Green Rovers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' It’s high time Mark Cooper made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 20' 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 George Williams suffering a number of foals already.
- 25' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 30' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Forest Green Rovers FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 35' Reuben Reid, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 40' Paul Digby has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 45' Supporters expect more eagerness from Dayle Grubb, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 46' The Oxford United FC bench stirs into life. Luke Garbutt is withdrawn and Cameron Norman gets his opportunity.
- 51' Oxford United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 52' Controversy at the stadium! John Mousinho argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 57' 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.
- 58' Tony McMahon catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 58.
- 60' Controversy at the stadium! Carl Winchester argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 63' Another change for Oxford United FC made on 63 minute. John Mousinho leaves to be changed by Jamie Hanson.
- 65' The whistle greets Tahvon Campbell as he departs to be replaced by George Williams.
- 70' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Matt Worthington made 58 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 75' With 0 assists to his name this season, Gavin Whyte is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Forest Green Rovers FC.
- 80' Both keepers have barely been tested. Oxford United FC and Forest Green Rovers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 85' A quiet spell here at . Forest Green Rovers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 88' Another substitution for Forest Green Rovers FC to replace Lloyd James by Matt Worthington on 88 minute.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Oxford United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Sam Smith ↓ Jamie Mackie 63'
- 29
- 1
- 5
- 4
- 17
-
15
John Mousinho C ↓ Jamie Hanson 63'
- 8
-
3
Luke Garbutt ↓ Cameron Norman 46'
- 10
- 16
Bench
-
6
Jamie Hanson ↑ 63'
-
19
Jamie Mackie ↑ 63'
- 27
- 23
- 22
-
2
Cameron Norman ↑ 46'
- 32
Coach
Karl Robinson
Forest Green Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 7
- 6
- 10
- 8
- 26
- 14
- 20
-
4
Lloyd James ↓ Matt Worthington 88'
- 19
- 13
Bench
- 22
- 16
-
21
Matt Worthington ↑ 88'
-
11
George Williams ↑ 65'
- 1
Coach
Mark Cooper
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Harry Boyes | 1 |
| Jamille Matt | 1 |
| Billy Bodin | 1 |
| Kyle Joseph | 1 |
| Tyler Goodrham | 1 |
| Jamie Mackie | 1 |
| James Henry | 1 |
| Marcus Browne | 1 |
Oxford United FC Form
2018-11-10
Oxford United FC
0–0
Forest Green Rovers FC
D
2018-11-03
Scunthorpe United FC
3–3
Oxford United FC
D
2018-10-27
Oxford United FC
3–0
Shrewsbury Town FC
W
2018-10-23
Charlton Athletic FC
1–1
Oxford United FC
D
2018-10-20
Bristol Rovers FC
0–0
Oxford United FC
D
2018-10-13
Oxford United FC
2–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
Forest Green Rovers FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.88
Oxford United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.53
Forest Green Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 83% + Oxford United FC or Draw 79%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.41
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 1.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 2.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 3.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
| ± 4.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
Double Chance
Oxford United FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Forest Green Rovers FC
58%
Oxford United FC or Forest Green Rovers FC
64%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
20%
1 – 1
12.3%
0 – 1
11.3%
2 – 0
8.8%
2 – 1
5.1%
0 – 2
3%
1 – 2
3%
3 – 0
2.5%
3 – 1
1.6%
2 – 2
1.5%
4 – 0
0.6%
Asian Handicap — Oxford United FC
| Handicap | Oxford United FC covers | Push | Forest Green Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 11% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 26% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 15% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
59%
✓
Forest Green Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
42%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

