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 13 games · 26 pts (2026/27)
- Morecambe FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
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
38%
Clean Sheets
Oxford United FC this season
Oxford United FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Oxford United FC
0-15
2/–
16-30
2/1
31-45
3/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
3/2
76+
9/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Oxford United FC
| Mark Harris | 6 G | 1 A |
| Gatlin O'Donkor | 4 G | 2 A |
| Cameron Brannagan | 2 G | |
| Ciaron Brown | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Kassam Stadium. Oxford United FC are looking to make home advantage count against Morecambe FC.
- 5' Oxford United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Morecambe FC's shape.
- 10' 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.
- 15' Jonah Ayunga is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Oxford United FC tonight.
- 20' 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.
- 25' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 29' Goal! Steve Seddon scores his 11 goal in 169 matches.
- 34' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 34 minutes.
- 39' The 29-year-old Wesley McDonald has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 44' Alex Gorrin has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 49' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 51' Jokull Andresson catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 51.
- 56' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 61' Oxford United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Morecambe FC backline.
- 64' Cole Stockton is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 69' Gavin Whyte is ready to make an impact after coming on for Nathan Holland at the 69 minute mark.
- 70' A change in the Oxford United FC ranks — Alex Gorrin exits the field as Marcus McGuane enters on 70.
- 73' Mark Sykes adds to his 1 season tally! Oxford United FC lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
- 74' The whistle greets Adam Phillips as he departs to be replaced by Alfie McCalmont.
- 79' Over 79 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 83' A tactical swap from Morecambe FC — Freddie Price on, Callum Jones off on 83 minutes.
- 86' Another change for Morecambe FC made on 86 minute. Wesley McDonald leaves to be changed by Shayon Harrison.
- 87' GOAL! Matt Taylor fires home to make it 3-1!
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Oxford United FC to claim maximum points.
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 |
| Steve Seddon | 1 |
| Mark Sykes | 1 |
| Aaron Wildig | 1 |
| Kyle Joseph | 1 |
| Jensen Weir | 1 |
| Marcus Browne | 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.