Oxford United FC vs Northampton Town FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
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Match Preview
Oxford United FC vs Northampton Town FC — League One at Kassam Stadium.
- Oxford United FC 46 games · 76 pts (2025/26)
- Northampton Town FC 46 games · 35 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Charles Breakspear
Standings
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 17 Feb Wycombe Wanderers FC A 0–0 D 13 Feb Wigan Athletic FC H 4–2 W 10 Feb Blackpool FC A 1–1 D 03 Feb Reading FC H 1–1 D 30 Jan Portsmouth FC H 2–2 D 27 Jan Bristol Rovers FC A 1–3 L Date Opponent H/A Score Result 17 Feb Bristol Rovers FC H 3–1 W 13 Feb Leyton Orient FC A 3–4 L 10 Feb Bolton Wanderers FC H 1–1 D 03 Feb Portsmouth FC A 1–4 L 27 Jan Shrewsbury Town FC H 0–2 L 23 Jan Charlton Athletic FC A 3–2 W Season Stats
Oxford United FC Northampton Town FC #8 Position #24 76 Points 35 46 Played 46 22 / 10 / 14 W / D / L 9 / 8 / 29 82 Scored 39 59 Conceded 74 +23 GD -35 1.65 PPG 0.76 48% Win % 20% Key Stats
50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history22% Clean Sheets
Northampton Town FC this seasonOxford United FC are 8th (76 pts). Northampton Town FC are 24th (35 pts).
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Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Kassam Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Northampton Town FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 6' Oxford United FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Josh Murphy on 6.
- 11' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 16' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ruben Rodrigues made 6 appearances and scored 10 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 21' 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.
- 26' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 31' 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.
- 35' What a strike from William Hondermarck! The score is 1-1.
- 40' Cameron Brannagan has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 47 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 45' Oxford United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 50' Tyreece Simpson needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 55' It looks surprising Northampton Town FC does not make any changes. Shaun McWilliams has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 60' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 61' Shaun McWilliams has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ben Fox on 61 minute.
- 62' Another substitution for Northampton Town FC to replace Kieron Bowie by Louis Appere on 62 minute.
- 66' Tyler Goodrham is replacing Joe Bennett for the Oxford United FC side.
- 70' It is a substitution in Oxford United FC team. Cameron Brannagan is replaced by Josh McEachran on 70 minute.
- 74' It’s gonna be a card for William Hondermarck.
- 78' The referee calls foul for Tyreece Simpson. He receives a card.
- 80' The whistle greets Tyreece Simpson as he departs to be replaced by Sam Hoskins.
- 81' Oxford United FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Will Goodwin on 81.
- 82' It’s a booking for Northampton Town FC player. Mitch Pinnock gets a card.
- 83' Jay Matete has so much to prove this time. He replaces Billy Bodin on 83 minute.
- 85' Another substitution for Northampton Town FC to replace Mitch Pinnock by Liam Moore on 85 minute.
- 89' The referee calls foul for Ruben Rodrigues. He receives a card.
- 90' It’s a booking for Northampton Town FC player. Sam Hoskins gets a card.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
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Oxford United FC
Starting XI- 9
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Joe Bennett ↓ Tyler Goodrham 66'
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Billy Bodin ↓ Jay Matete 83'
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Bench- 4
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Josh McEachran ↑ 70'
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Jay Matete ↑ 83'
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Tyler Goodrham ↑ 66'
Coach Des BuckinghamNorthampton Town FC
Starting XI-
8
Ben Fox ↓ Shaun McWilliams 61'
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Sam Sherring ↓ Tony Springett 85'
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Tyreece Simpson ↓ Sam Hoskins 80'
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Kieron Bowie ↓ Louis Appere 62'
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Mitch Pinnock ↓ Liam Moore 85'
Bench-
26
Liam Moore ↑ 85'
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Shaun McWilliams ↑ 61'
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Sam Hoskins ↑ 80'
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Louis Appere ↑ 62'
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Tony Springett ↑ 85'
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Coach Jon Brady -
Head to Head
Oxford United FC Form
Northampton Town FC Form
2024-02-17 Northampton Town FC 3–1 Bristol Rovers FC W 2024-02-13 Leyton Orient FC 4–3 Northampton Town FC L 2024-02-10 Northampton Town FC 1–1 Bolton Wanderers FC D 2024-02-03 Portsmouth FC 4–1 Northampton Town FC L 2024-01-27 Northampton Town FC 0–2 Shrewsbury Town FC L 2024-01-23 Charlton Athletic FC 2–3 Northampton Town FC W