Oxford United FC vs Lincoln City FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Oxford United FC vs Lincoln City FC — League One at The Kassam Stadium.
- Oxford United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Lincoln City FC 46 games · 103 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Anthony Da Costa
- Referee Charles Breakspear
- Referee Scott Oldham
- Referee Stuart Butler
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar | Lincoln City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Mar | Northampton Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Mar | Blackpool FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Mar | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 13 Mar | Hull City AFC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Mar | Swindon Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar | Oxford United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Mar | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Mar | Gillingham FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 13 Mar | Rochdale AFC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Mar | Ipswich Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Mar | Crewe Alexandra FC | H | 3–0 | W |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Oxford United FC and Lincoln City FC get this one started.
- 4' Tony Scully has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 4 minutes.
- 9' It is a cagey affair so far. Oxford United FC in their trying to find a way past Lincoln City FC's compact .
- 14' Oxford United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Lincoln City FC backline.
- 19' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 24' A quiet spell here at The Kassam Stadium. Oxford United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 27' Oxford United FC ring the changes. Josh Ruffels has done his job and it is now time for Anthony Forde to step up.
- 29' Against the run of play, Anthony Forde has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 34' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jamie Jones made 96 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 39' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 40' Lincoln City FC make a change. Liam Bridcutt trudges off to be replaced by Jamie Jones on 40 minutes.
- 43' Jack Stevens was booked on 43.
- 45' Jamie Hanson has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 45.
- 50' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Michael Appleton will be considering his options from the bench.
- 55' Oxford United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 56' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Tayo Edun.
- 57' GOAL! Matt Taylor scores on 57.
- 62' 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.
- 66' Oxford United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Leon Chambers-Parillon is hanging James Henry on the field on 66 minute.
- 71' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 76' Both keepers have barely been tested. Oxford United FC and Lincoln City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 79' Ramirez Howarth has so much to prove this time. He replaces Harry Anderson on 79 minute.
- 81' Another substitution for Oxford United FC to replace Matt Taylor by Sam Winnall on 81 minute.
- 86' The travelling Lincoln City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 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
Matt Taylor ↓ Sam Winnall 81'
- 20
- 30
-
25
Olamide Shodipo ↓ Sam Winnall 81'
-
3
Josh Ruffels ↓ Anthony Forde 27'
- 17
- 8
- 10
- 22
- 5
- 13
Bench
- 28
-
11
Sam Winnall ↑ 81'
-
19
Daniel Agyei ↑ 81'
- 24
-
14
Anthony Forde ↑ 27'
- 1
-
38
Leon Chambers-Parillon ↑ 66'
Coach
Karl Robinson
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 27
-
23
Liam Bridcutt C ↓ Jamie Jones 40'
- 7
- 26
- 22
- 1
- 2
- 15
- 11
- 4
Bench
- 9
-
8
Jamie Jones ↑ 40'
- 14
-
17
Ramirez Howarth ↑ 79'
- 30
- 31
Coach
Michael Appleton
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| James Henry | 4 |
| Tony Scully | 4 |
| Tariqe Fosu | 3 |
| Daniel Mandroiu | 2 |
| Matt Taylor | 2 |
| Ciaron Brown | 1 |
| Jamie Mackie | 1 |
| Shandon Baptiste | 1 |
Head to Head
Oxford United FC Form
2021-03-26
Oxford United FC
2–1
Lincoln City FC
W
2021-03-23
Northampton Town FC
1–0
Oxford United FC
L
2021-03-20
Oxford United FC
0–2
Blackpool FC
L
2021-03-16
Oxford United FC
3–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2021-03-13
Hull City AFC
2–0
Oxford United FC
L
2021-03-09
Swindon Town FC
1–2
Oxford United FC
W
Lincoln City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.59
Oxford United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1
Lincoln City FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Oxford United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.59
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Oxford United FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Lincoln City FC
48%
Oxford United FC or Lincoln City FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
1 – 0
10.9%
0 – 0
9.5%
2 – 0
9.2%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
6.5%
1 – 2
5.8%
3 – 1
4.9%
3 – 0
4.8%
2 – 2
4.6%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Oxford United FC
| Handicap | Oxford United FC covers | Push | Lincoln City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 15% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 23% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 14% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.