Oxford United FC vs Morecambe FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Oxford United FC vs Morecambe FC — League One at Kassam Stadium.
- Oxford United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Morecambe FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct | Morecambe FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 23 Oct | Burton Albion FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 19 Oct | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Oct | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 02 Oct | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Sep | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct | Oxford United FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 23 Oct | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Oct | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 15 Oct | Burton Albion FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 02 Oct | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 3–4 | L |
| 28 Sep | Lincoln City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Oxford United FC welcome Morecambe FC for this crunch clash at Kassam Stadium.
- 5' Morecambe FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' Morecambe FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 15' Oxford United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 25' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steve Robinson might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 29' Steve Seddon has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 29 minutes.
- 34' James Henry has been relatively quiet despite scoring 44 goals in his last 366 appearances.
- 39' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 44' England international Adam Phillips has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 49' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 51' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Jokull Andresson.
- 56' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 61' It’s high time Steve Robinson made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 64' GOAL! Cole Stockton fires home to make it 1-1!
- 69' Gavin Whyte is ready to make an impact after coming on for Nathan Holland at the 69 minute mark.
- 70' Another change for Oxford United FC made on 70 minute. Alex Gorrin leaves to be changed by Marcus McGuane.
- 73' Magnificent from Mark Sykes! That is 21 goals in 86 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 74' A tactical swap from Morecambe FC — Alfie McCalmont on, Adam Phillips off on 74 minutes.
- 79' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 83' Freddie Price has so much to prove this time. He replaces Callum Jones on 83 minute.
- 86' Shayon Harrison gets the nod from Morecambe FC. He replaces Wesley McDonald and will look to change the dynamic.
- 87' What a strike from Matt Taylor! The score is 3-1.
- 3-1 the final result. Morecambe FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Oxford United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
-
27
Nathan Holland ↓ Gavin Whyte 69'
- 4
- 26
- 1
- 2
- 17
- 42
-
6
Alex Gorrin ↓ Marcus McGuane 70'
- 10
- 5
Bench
- 23
- 19
- 14
- 7
-
21
Gavin Whyte ↑ 69'
-
18
Marcus McGuane ↑ 70'
- 31
Coach
Karl Robinson
Morecambe FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 4
- 21
- 15
- 8
- 7
- 17
-
18
Adam Phillips ↓ Alfie McCalmont 74'
-
6
Callum Jones ↓ Freddie Price 83'
- 9
- 20
Bench
- 2
- 31
- 1
- 22
-
23
Freddie Price ↑ 83'
-
27
Shayon Harrison ↑ 86'
-
25
Alfie McCalmont ↑ 74'
Coach
Steve Robinson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Cole Stockton | 2 |
| Matt Taylor | 2 |
| Mark Sykes | 1 |
| Aaron Wildig | 1 |
| Kyle Joseph | 1 |
| Jensen Weir | 1 |
| Marcus Browne | 1 |
| Ashley Hunter | 1 |
Head to Head
Oxford United FC Form
2021-10-30
Oxford United FC
3–1
Morecambe FC
W
2021-10-23
Burton Albion FC
1–3
Oxford United FC
W
2021-10-19
Oxford United FC
2–0
Shrewsbury Town FC
W
2021-10-16
Oxford United FC
1–3
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2021-10-02
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–2
Oxford United FC
W
2021-09-28
Oxford United FC
5–1
Accrington Stanley FC
W
Morecambe FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.18
Oxford United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17
Morecambe FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 64% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Oxford United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.35
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Oxford United FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Morecambe FC
40%
Oxford United FC or Morecambe FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Oxford United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.8%
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
8.3%
1 – 0
7.1%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5.5%
1 – 2
5.1%
0 – 0
5%
3 – 2
4%
4 – 1
3.7%
0 – 1
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Oxford United FC
| Handicap | Oxford United FC covers | Push | Morecambe FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 18% | 63% |
| -1.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| -1 | 37% | 22% | 41% |
| -0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 11% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Morecambe FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.