Oxford United FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Oxford United FC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship at Kassam Stadium.
- Oxford United FC 46 games · 47 pts (2026/27)
- Middlesbrough FC 46 games · 80 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Joshua Smith
- Assistant 1 Sam Lewis (England)
- Assistant 2 Hugh Gilroy (England)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov | Middlesbrough FC | H | 2–6 | L |
| 08 Nov | Watford FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Nov | Hull City AFC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Nov | Swansea City AFC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Oct | Sunderland AFC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Oct | Derby County FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov | Oxford United FC | A | 6–2 | W |
| 09 Nov | Luton Town FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 05 Nov | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 02 Nov | Coventry City FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Oct | Norwich City FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 23 Oct | Sheffield United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Oxford United FC | Middlesbrough FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #22 | Position | #5 |
| 47 | Points | 80 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 11 / 14 / 21 | W / D / L | 22 / 14 / 10 |
| 45 | Scored | 72 |
| 59 | Conceded | 47 |
| -14 | GD | +25 |
| 1.02 | PPG | 1.74 |
| 24% | Win % | 48% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Oxford United FC are 22nd (47 pts). Middlesbrough FC are 5th (80 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Kassam Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Oxford United FC and Middlesbrough FC.
- 5' Jonny Howson is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Oxford United FC so far.
- 10' A quiet spell here at Kassam Stadium. Middlesbrough FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Oxford United FC and Middlesbrough FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 20' Middlesbrough FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 24' What a strike from Greg Leigh! The score is 1-0.
- 27' The referee calls foul for Finn Azaz. He receives a card.
- 32' It is a cagey affair so far. Oxford United FC in their 3-4-2-1 trying to find a way past Middlesbrough FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 35' Oxford United FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 37' Against the run of play, Emmanuel Latte Lath has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 42' Finn Azaz is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
- 45' Emmanuel Latte Lath has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 45 minutes.
- 49' Emmanuel Latte Lath does the damage! The net is bulging and Middlesbrough FC surge ahead!
- 52' Time for substitution for Oxford United FC. Mark Harris is replaced by Dane Scarlett.
- 57' With 0 assists to his name this season, Tommy Conway is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Oxford United FC.
- 60' It’s gonna be a card for Neto Borges.
- 62' Tommy Conway gets the nod from Middlesbrough FC. He replaces Emmanuel Latte Lath and will look to change the dynamic.
- 64' Another change for Oxford United FC made on 64 minute. Ruben Rodrigues leaves to be changed by Matt Phillips.
- 69' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 72' Dane Scarlett doubles the advantage! 2-4 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 72' The supporters are chanting for Josh McEachran. He replaces Cameron Brannagan on 72 minute.
- 75' Another change for Middlesbrough FC made on 75 minute. Delano Burgzorg leaves to be changed by Riley McGree.
- 80' What a moment for Tommy Conway! That strike on 80 puts his side firmly in control.
- 83' What a moment for Finn Azaz! That strike on 83 puts his side firmly in control.
- 85' Middlesbrough FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Micah Hamilton is hanging Finn Azaz on the field on 85 minute.
- 90' The referee shows Middlesbrough FC player a card on 90.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Oxford United FC 2-6 Middlesbrough FC.
Lineups
Oxford United FC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
-
9
Mark Harris ↓ Dane Scarlett 52'
- 3
-
4
Will Vaulks ↓ Idris El Mizouni 72'
- 2
- 8
- 24
- 1
- 5
-
20
Ruben Rodrigues ↓ Matt Phillips 64'
- 19
- 22
Bench
-
10
Matt Phillips ↑ 64'
- 21
-
6
Josh McEachran ↑ 72'
- 17
-
15
Idris El Mizouni ↑ 72'
- 25
-
7
Przemyslaw Placheta ↑ 52'
-
44
Dane Scarlett ↑ 52'
- 28
Coach
Des Buckingham
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 5
- 12
- 25
- 4
- 9
-
10
Delano Burgzorg ↓ Riley McGree 75'
- 30
- 31
-
20
Finn Azaz ↓ Micah Hamilton 85'
-
50
Ben Doak ↓ Marcus Forss 62'
- 16
Bench
-
21
Marcus Forss ↑ 62'
- 6
-
15
Anfernee Dijksteel ↑ 85'
-
8
Riley McGree ↑ 75'
- 23
- 11
-
22
Tommy Conway ↑ 62'
-
17
Micah Hamilton ↑ 85'
- 49
Coach
Michael Carrick
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Emmanuel Latte Lath | 3 |
| Finn Azaz | 2 |
| Tommy Conway | 1 |
| Dane Scarlett | 1 |
| Greg Leigh | 1 |
| Kelechi Iheanacho | 1 |
| Neto Borges | 1 |
| Michal Helik | 1 |
Head to Head
Oxford United FC Form
Middlesbrough FC Form
2024-11-23
Oxford United FC
2–6
Middlesbrough FC
W
2024-11-09
Middlesbrough FC
5–1
Luton Town FC
W
2024-11-05
Queens Park Rangers FC
1–4
Middlesbrough FC
W
2024-11-02
Middlesbrough FC
0–3
Coventry City FC
L
2024-10-27
Norwich City FC
3–3
Middlesbrough FC
D
2024-10-23
Middlesbrough FC
1–0
Sheffield United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.36
Oxford United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
3.12
Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 81% + Both teams to score 70%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Middlesbrough FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.48
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 2.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 3.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 4.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
Double Chance
Oxford United FC or Draw
38%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
81%
Oxford United FC or Middlesbrough FC
81%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Middlesbrough FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–6 not predicted2 – 6Actual
1 – 3
7.6%
1 – 2
7.5%
1 – 4
5.9%
0 – 2
5.8%
0 – 3
5.8%
1 – 1
5.6%
2 – 3
5.1%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 4
4.4%
2 – 4
4%
1 – 5
3.7%
0 – 1
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Oxford United FC
| Handicap | Oxford United FC covers | Push | Middlesbrough FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 4% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 8% | 86% |
| -0.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| +0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +1 | 29% | 18% | 52% |
| +1.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +2 | 48% | 19% | 33% |
| +2.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
Clean Sheet
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
5%
✓
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.