Oxford United FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

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League One · 2021-22

Oxford United FC

3 – 2

Full Time

Portsmouth FC

Sat 5 Feb 2022 · 15:00 UTC Kassam Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

R 16' Joe Morrell

R 17' Joe Morrell

Y 24' Michael Jacobs

Y 28' George Hirst

Y 45' Denver Hume

Cameron Brannagan 64' Y

Steve Seddon 77' Y

Herbie Kane 80' Y

Y 81' Ronan Curtis

Y 88' Gavin Bazunu

Elliott Moore 90' Y

Y 90' Ryan Tunnicliffe

Y 90' Sean Raggett

Overview

Match Preview

Oxford United FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at Kassam Stadium.

Oxford United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Portsmouth 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

Oxford United FC 17 games · Avg 2.8 goals Portsmouth FC

Last 5 meetings

2022-02-05 Oxford United FC 3–2 Portsmouth FC 2021-02-23 Oxford United FC 0–1 Portsmouth FC 2020-11-24 Portsmouth FC 1–1 Oxford United FC 2020-07-06 Oxford United FC 1–1 Portsmouth FC 2020-07-03 Portsmouth FC 1–1 Oxford United FC

Recent Form

Oxford United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
05 Feb	Portsmouth FC	H	3–2	W
01 Feb	Wigan Athletic FC	A	1–1	D
29 Jan	Gillingham FC	A	7–2	W
04 Dec	Sunderland AFC	A	1–1	D
27 Nov	Rotherham United FC	H	0–0	D
23 Nov	Fleetwood Town FC	H	3–1	W

Portsmouth FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
05 Feb	Oxford United FC	A	2–3	L
31 Jan	Charlton Athletic FC	H	1–2	L
27 Nov	Gillingham FC	A	1–0	W
23 Nov	Lincoln City FC	A	3–0	W
20 Nov	AFC Wimbledon	H	2–1	W
13 Nov	Wycombe Wanderers FC	A	1–0	W

Key Stats

82% Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)

41% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Oxford United FC is hosting Portsmouth FC for another epic battle.
5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
6' Goal! Luke McNally scores his 11 goal in 2 matches.
7' Luke McNally has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 7 minutes.
10' The deadlock is broken! Michael Jacobs gets on the scoresheet on 10 minutes.
15' It’s high time Danny Cowley made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
16' The referee shows Portsmouth FC player a Red card on 16.
17' The referee has no hesitation. Joe Morrell is booked for Portsmouth FC — Red card on 17.
22' Kieron Freeman is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Oxford United FC tonight.
24' Controversy at the stadium! Michael Jacobs argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
28' George Hirst was booked on 28.
33' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
38' The energy levels are beginning to show. Karl Robinson might look to freshen things up shortly.
43' Oxford United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
45' A moment of madness from Denver Hume on 45 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Portsmouth FC will be frustrated.
50' Oxford United FC have won 485 goals from 366 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
51' What a strike from Ronan Curtis! The score is 2-2.
55' It is a substitution in Oxford United FC team. Ciaron Brown is replaced by Nathan Holland on 55 minute.
60' Portsmouth FC ring the changes. Kieron Freeman has done his job and it is now time for Clark Robertson to step up.
63' Sam Winnall is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ryan Williams at the 63 minute mark.
64' Cameron Brannagan picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
69' Oxford United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Portsmouth FC backline.
71' Portsmouth FC make a change. Louis Thompson trudges off to be replaced by Ryan Tunnicliffe on 71 minutes.
76' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ciaron Brown made 372 appearances and scored 14 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
77' Steve Seddon is having his name booked by the referee on 77.
80' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Herbie Kane.
81' Ronan Curtis was booked on 81.
82' A stunning finish from Cameron Brannagan — that came from absolutely nowhere!
83' The Portsmouth FC manager makes a substitution. George Hirst departs to be replaced by Aiden O'Brien.
87' Another change for Oxford United FC made on 87 minute. Billy Bodin leaves to be changed by Marcus McGuane.
88' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Gavin Bazunu on 88 minutes.
90' Elliott Moore is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
90' The whistle greets Steve Seddon as he departs to be replaced by John Mousinho.
It finishes all square. Oxford United FC and Portsmouth FC share the spoils 3-2.

Lineups

Oxford United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

27
Nathan Holland ↑ 55'
11
Sam Winnall ↑ 63'
14
Anthony Forde
1
Simon Eastwood
15
John Mousinho ↑ 90'
18
Marcus McGuane ↑ 87'

Coach Karl Robinson

Portsmouth FC Lineups

Starting XI

11
Ronan Curtis
3
Denver Hume ↓ Recco Hackett-Fairchild 90'
23
Louis Thompson ↓ Ryan Tunnicliffe 71'
13
Kieron Freeman ↓ Clark Robertson 60'
16
Connor Ogilvie
20
Sean Raggett
24
Michael Jacobs
21
Joe Morrell
1
Gavin Bazunu
19
George Hirst ↓ Aiden O'Brien 83'
17
Hayden Carter

Bench

Coach Danny Cowley

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Luke McNally	4
Cameron Brannagan	3
Marcus Browne	3
Andre Dozzell	2
James Henry	2
Jamal Lowe	2
Ronan Curtis	2
Callum Lang	2

Head to Head

Oxford United FC Form

2022-02-05 Oxford United FC 3–2 Portsmouth FC W 2022-02-01 Wigan Athletic FC 1–1 Oxford United FC D 2022-01-29 Gillingham FC 2–7 Oxford United FC W 2021-12-04 Sunderland AFC 1–1 Oxford United FC D 2021-11-27 Oxford United FC 0–0 Rotherham United FC D 2021-11-23 Oxford United FC 3–1 Fleetwood Town FC W

Portsmouth FC Form

2022-02-05 Oxford United FC 3–2 Portsmouth FC L 2022-01-31 Portsmouth FC 1–2 Charlton Athletic FC L 2021-11-27 Gillingham FC 0–1 Portsmouth FC W 2021-11-23 Lincoln City FC 0–3 Portsmouth FC W 2021-11-20 Portsmouth FC 2–1 AFC Wimbledon W 2021-11-13 Wycombe Wanderers FC 0–1 Portsmouth FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.41 Oxford United FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.25 Portsmouth FC xG

I would bet for: Oxford United FC or Portsmouth FC 73%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Oxford United FC43% Draw27% Portsmouth FC30%

Actual: Oxford United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes54% 0% No46%

Avg goals/match: 2.66

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	91%	9%
± 1.5	74%	26%
± 2.5	49%	51%
± 3.5	28%	72%
± 4.5	14%	86%

Double Chance

Oxford United FC or Draw

70%

Draw or Portsmouth FC

57%

Oxford United FC or Portsmouth FC

73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Oxford United FC29% Draw47% Portsmouth FC24%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–2 not predicted

3 – 2

Actual

1 – 1

13.3%

0 – 0

1 – 0

8.8%

2 – 1

8.3%

0 – 1

7.7%

1 – 2

7.4%

2 – 0

6.8%

0 – 2

5.4%

2 – 2

5.3%

3 – 1

3.9%

3 – 0

3.1%

1 – 3

3.1%

Asian Handicap — Oxford United FC

Handicap	Oxford United FC covers	Push	Portsmouth FC covers
-2.5	7%	—	93%
-2	7%	12%	81%
-1.5	19%	—	81%
-1	19%	20%	61%
-0.5	39%	—	61%
+0.5	68%	—	32%
+1	68%	18%	14%
+1.5	86%	—	14%
+2	86%	9%	5%
+2.5	95%	—	5%

Clean Sheet

Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet

29% ✓

Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet

25% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.