Oxford United FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Oxford United FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at The Kassam Stadium.
- Oxford United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Duncan Street
- Referee Ian Dudley
- Referee Dumitru-Ravel Cheosiaua
- Referee Mark Griffiths
- Referee Chris Sarginson
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan | Portsmouth FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Jan | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 05 Jan | Brentford FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Jan | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 29 Dec | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Southend United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan | Oxford United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Jan | Blackpool FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Jan | Norwich City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Jan | AFC Wimbledon | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 5–2 | W |
| 26 Dec | Gillingham FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
82%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
41%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at The Kassam Stadium. Oxford United FC are looking to make home advantage count against Portsmouth FC.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Oxford United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' The 37-year-old Simon Eastwood has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 25' Brilliant from the ! Cameron Brannagan makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 25.
- 30' The travelling Portsmouth FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 35' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 37' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jamal Lowe on 37 minutes.
- 42' England international Louis Dennis has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 45' James Henry adds to his 0 season tally! Oxford United FC lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
- 50' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Kenny Jackett will be considering his options from the bench.
- 55' Oxford United FC have won 485 goals from 366 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 59' Louis Dennis is replacing David Wheeler for the Portsmouth FC side.
- 64' Goal! Brett Pitman scores his 28 goal in 371 matches.
- 69' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 74' The energy levels are beginning to show. Karl Robinson might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 76' Another substitution for Portsmouth FC to replace Andy Cannon by Dion Donohue on 76 minute.
- 81' Oxford United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Portsmouth FC backline.
- 85' A tactical swap from Oxford United FC — Ahmed Kashi on, Gavin Whyte off on 85 minutes.
- 88' Poor challenge from Jack Whatmough. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 90' James Henry picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- The final score is 2-1.
Lineups
Oxford United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
-
18
Jordan Graham ↓ Marcus Browne 76'
- 19
- 1
- 5
- 4
- 14
- 17
- 15
- 8
-
16
Gavin Whyte ↓ Ahmed Kashi 85'
Bench
- 11
- 27
- 23
- 3
-
10
Marcus Browne ↑ 76'
-
40
Ahmed Kashi ↑ 85'
- 24
Coach
Karl Robinson
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
22
David Wheeler ↓ Louis Dennis 59'
- 7
- 16
- 5
- 10
- 2
-
26
Gareth Evans C ↓ Brett Pitman 59'
- 3
- 15
- 11
-
14
Andy Cannon ↓ Dion Donohue 76'
Bench
- 35
- 6
- 38
-
17
Dion Donohue ↑ 76'
-
8
Brett Pitman ↑ 59'
-
18
Louis Dennis ↑ 59'
- 24
Coach
Kenny Jackett
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luke McNally | 4 |
| Cameron Brannagan | 3 |
| Marcus Browne | 3 |
| Mark O'Mahony | 2 |
| Andre Dozzell | 2 |
| James Henry | 2 |
| Jamal Lowe | 2 |
| Ronan Curtis | 2 |
Head to Head
Oxford United FC Form
2019-01-19
Oxford United FC
2–1
Portsmouth FC
W
2019-01-12
Fleetwood Town FC
2–2
Oxford United FC
D
2019-01-05
Brentford FC
1–0
Oxford United FC
L
2019-01-01
Plymouth Argyle FC
3–0
Oxford United FC
L
2018-12-29
Oxford United FC
0–2
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2018-12-26
Oxford United FC
0–1
Southend United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.34
Oxford United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.49
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Oxford United FC or Portsmouth FC 73% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Oxford United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.83
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Oxford United FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
63%
Oxford United FC or Portsmouth FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Oxford United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
1 – 2
8.4%
0 – 1
7.9%
0 – 0
7.8%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
7%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
5.7%
2 – 0
5.2%
1 – 3
4.2%
3 – 1
3.4%
0 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Oxford United FC
| Handicap | Oxford United FC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 18% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 20% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.