Oxford United FC vs Peterborough United FC, FA Cup 2020-21 ROUND 1
Overview
Match Preview
Oxford United FC vs Peterborough United FC — FA Cup at The Kassam Stadium.
- Oxford United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Peterborough United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Steve Rushton
- Referee
- Referee Ben Speedie
- Referee Oliver Bickle
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov | Peterborough United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Nov | Rochdale AFC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 31 Oct | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Oct | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Oct | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 17 Oct | Peterborough United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov | Oxford United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Nov | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 31 Oct | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 27 Oct | Burton Albion FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 24 Oct | Hull City AFC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Oct | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
27%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Oxford United FC this season
Oxford United FC this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Peterborough United FC this season
Peterborough United FC this season
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Oxford United FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' 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.
- 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 12' Sam Long has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 12.
- 17' The 23-year-old Ronnie Edwards has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 22' Peterborough United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 23' What composure from Siriki Dembele! The Scotland international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 28' A quiet spell here at The Kassam Stadium. Oxford United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 33' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 38' Christy Pym is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Oxford United FC tonight.
- 43' Fresh legs for Peterborough United FC! Ronnie Edwards comes on to replace Nathan Thompson.
- 47' What a moment for Josh Ruffels! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
- 52' Peterborough United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 53' A meaty challenge results in booking for Olamide Shodipo on 53.
- 58' Mark Sykes has been relatively quiet despite scoring 21 goals in his last 86 appearances.
- 63' A stunning finish from Jack Taylor — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 65' A change in the Oxford United FC ranks — Matt Taylor exits the field as Sam Winnall enters on 65.
- 70' Anthony Forde has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 75' That is a Yellow card for Peterborough United FC. Ethan Hamilton will be fuming at that decision.
- 75' A tactical swap from Oxford United FC — Joel Cooper on, Robert Hall off on 75 minutes.
- 80' Over 80 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 85' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 86' Marcus McGuane makes way for Dylan Asonganyi at the 86 minute mark. A tactical switch from Oxford United FC.
- 87' The crowd applauds Louis Reed as he leaves the pitch. Reece Brown steps in for Peterborough United FC.
- Peterborough United FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Oxford United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Matt Taylor C ↓ Sam Winnall 65'
- 28
- 25
- 14
- 12
- 3
-
7
Robert Hall ↓ Joel Cooper 75'
- 18
- 10
- 5
- 13
Bench
-
23
Dylan Asonganyi ↑ 86'
-
11
Sam Winnall ↑ 65'
- 1
- 29
- 35
-
16
Joel Cooper ↑ 75'
- 33
Coach
Karl Robinson
Peterborough United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 7
- 24
-
14
Louis Reed ↓ Reece Brown 87'
- 10
- 6
- 1
- 8
- 11
- 22
- 18
Bench
- 16
- 15
-
9
Jonson Clarke-Harris ↑ 75'
- 19
-
12
Reece Brown ↑ 87'
- 13
-
2
Ronnie Edwards ↑ 43'
Coach
Darren Ferguson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ivan Toney | 4 |
| Siriki Dembele | 4 |
| Ruben Rodrigues | 2 |
| Jack Taylor | 2 |
| Billy Bodin | 2 |
| James Henry | 2 |
| Josh Knight | 1 |
| Joe Ward | 1 |
Head to Head
Oxford United FC Form
2020-11-07
Oxford United FC
1–2
Peterborough United FC
L
2020-11-03
Oxford United FC
3–1
Rochdale AFC
W
2020-10-31
Fleetwood Town FC
2–0
Oxford United FC
L
2020-10-27
Charlton Athletic FC
2–0
Oxford United FC
L
2020-10-20
Oxford United FC
3–2
Milton Keynes Dons FC
W
2020-10-17
Peterborough United FC
2–0
Oxford United FC
L
Peterborough United FC Form
2020-11-07
Oxford United FC
1–2
Peterborough United FC
W
2020-11-03
Bristol Rovers FC
0–2
Peterborough United FC
W
2020-10-31
Peterborough United FC
5–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
W
2020-10-27
Peterborough United FC
2–2
Burton Albion FC
D
2020-10-24
Hull City AFC
1–2
Peterborough United FC
W
2020-10-20
Wigan Athletic FC
0–1
Peterborough United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.16
Oxford United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44
Peterborough United FC xG
I would bet for:
Oxford United FC or Peterborough United FC 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Peterborough United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.6
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Oxford United FC or Draw
56%
Draw or Peterborough United FC
72%
Oxford United FC or Peterborough United FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 1
9.6%
0 – 0
9.4%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
7.5%
0 – 2
7.5%
2 – 1
6.9%
2 – 2
5.1%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 3
4.2%
0 – 3
3.6%
3 – 1
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Oxford United FC
| Handicap | Oxford United FC covers | Push | Peterborough United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 17% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 21% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Peterborough United FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.