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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
- 5' The travelling Forest Green Rovers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Tahvon Campbell made 58 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' Oxford United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Oxford United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 30' England international Reece Brown has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 40' The home supporters are growing impatient. Oxford United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 45' Forest Green Rovers FC have won 46 goals from 58 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 46' Another change for Oxford United FC made on 46 minute. Luke Garbutt leaves to be changed by Cameron Norman.
- 51' Forest Green Rovers FC is showing some good football. However, Forest Green Rovers FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 52' John Mousinho was booked on 52.
- 57' It is a cagey affair so far. Oxford United FC in their trying to find a way past Forest Green Rovers FC's compact .
- 58' Tony McMahon was booked on 58.
- 60' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Carl Winchester.
- 63' Another change for Oxford United FC made on 63 minute. John Mousinho leaves to be changed by Jamie Hanson.
- 65' George Williams is replacing Tahvon Campbell for the Forest Green Rovers FC side.
- 70' Oxford United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 75' It looks surprising Forest Green Rovers FC does not make any changes. Tony McMahon has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 80' 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.
- 85' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 88' The Forest Green Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Lloyd James departs to be replaced by Matt Worthington.
- Game over. The scoreline of 0-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
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 |
|---|---|
| Jamie Mackie | 1 |
| James Henry | 1 |
| Marcus Browne | 1 |
| Harry Boyes | 1 |
| Jamille Matt | 1 |
| Billy Bodin | 1 |
| Kyle Joseph | 1 |
| Tyler Goodrham | 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.

