Oxford United FC vs Preston North End FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

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Championship · 2024-25

Oxford United FC

3 – 1

Full Time

Preston North End FC

Sat 31 Aug 2024 · 14:00 UTC Kassam Stadium 11,403 HT 45' · FT 45'

0–1 3' Emil Riis Jakobsen

Mark Harris 20' 1–1

Tyler Goodrham 54' 2–1

Greg Leigh 72' 3–1

Y 22' Sam Greenwood

Ruben Rodrigues 45' Y

Y 52' Liam Lindsay

YR 71' Liam Lindsay

Y 76' Robbie Brady

Peter Kioso 83' Y

Y 90' Alistair McCann

Overview

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Oxford United FC vs Preston North End FC — Championship at Kassam Stadium.

Oxford United FC 46 games · 47 pts (2026/27)
Preston North End FC 15 games · 8 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Keith Stroud
Assistant 1 Shaun Hudson
Assistant 2 Richard Woodward

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Birmingham City FC	15	29
2	Middlesbrough FC	15	29
3	Stoke City FC	15	29
4	Wolverhampton Wanderers FC	15	28
5	West Bromwich Albion FC	15	28
6	Swansea City AFC	15	26
7	Southampton FC	15	24
8	Queens Park Rangers FC	15	24
9	West Ham United FC	15	23
10	Sheffield United FC	15	22
11	Portsmouth FC	15	22
12	Norwich City FC	15	21
13	Blackburn Rovers FC	15	21
14	Cardiff City FC	15	18
15	Wrexham AFC	15	18
16	Millwall FC	15	18
17	Bristol City FC	15	18
18	Bolton Wanderers FC	15	17
19	Charlton Athletic FC	15	17
20	Watford FC	15	15
21	Lincoln City FC	15	15
22	Burnley FC	15	10
23	Derby County FC	15	10
24	Preston North End FC	15	8

Head-to-Head

Oxford United FC 4 games · Avg 3.3 goals Preston North End FC

Last 5 meetings

2024-08-31 Oxford United FC 3–1 Preston North End FC

Recent Form

Oxford United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
31 Aug	Preston North End FC	H	3–1	W
24 Aug	Blackburn Rovers FC	A	1–2	L
16 Aug	Coventry City FC	A	2–3	L
10 Aug	Norwich City FC	H	2–0	W
27 Apr	Exeter City FC	A	2–1	W
19 Apr	Stevenage FC	H	1–1	D

Preston North End FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
31 Aug	Oxford United FC	A	1–3	L
24 Aug	Luton Town FC	H	1–0	W
17 Aug	Swansea City AFC	A	0–3	L
09 Aug	Sheffield United FC	H	0–2	L
04 May	West Bromwich Albion FC	A	0–3	L
29 Apr	Leicester City FC	H	0–3	L

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)

75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

7% Clean Sheets
Preston North End FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Preston North End FC

0-15

4/3

16-30

2/3

31-45

2/6

46-60

1/3

61-75

–/4

76+

4/9

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Preston North End FC

Callum Lang	4 G
Jordan Thompson	1 G
Jusef Erabi	1 G

Events

Match Events

0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Oxford United FC to score. At the same time, Preston North End FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
3' Preston North End FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Emil Riis Jakobsen on 3.
8' Northern Ireland international Alistair McCann has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
13' Oxford United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
18' Cameron Brannagan has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 2 goals to his name this season.
20' Mark Harris makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Oxford United FC are in front.
22' It’s a booking for Preston North End FC player. Sam Greenwood gets a card.
27' Oxford United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 27.
32' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
35' Time for substitution for Oxford United FC. Matt Phillips is replaced by Siriki Dembele.
40' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 40 minutes.
45' Controversy at the stadium! Ruben Rodrigues argues furiously but the card stands.
45' Greg Leigh is ready to make an impact after coming on for Joe Bennett at the 45 minute mark.
50' Oxford United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Preston North End FC backline.
52' That is a card for Preston North End FC. Liam Lindsay will be fuming at that decision.
54' Tyler Goodrham has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 54 minutes.
59' A tactical swap from Preston North End FC — Robbie Brady on, Kaine Kesler off on 59 minutes.
64' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
69' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
71' It’s gonna be a card for Liam Lindsay.
72' Greg Leigh makes no mistake. The score reads 3-1 and Oxford United FC are in front.
72' The Preston North End FC bench stirs into life. Stefan Teitur Thordarson is withdrawn and Alistair McCann gets his opportunity.
73' Preston North End FC ring the changes. Emil Riis Jakobsen has done his job and it is now time for Milutin Osmajic to step up.
76' Preston North End FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 76.
77' The whistle greets Josh McEachran as he departs to be replaced by Louie Sibley.
81' Jeppe Okkels is ready to make an impact after coming on for Will Keane at the 81 minute mark.
83' Poor challenge from Peter Kioso. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
88' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
90' Poor challenge from Alistair McCann. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
Preston North End FC will have plenty to reflect on. Oxford United FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Oxford United FC Lineups

4-1-4-1

Starting XI

Bench

21
Matt Ingram
4
Will Vaulks ↑ 77'
99
Siriki Dembele ↑ 35'
17
Owen Dale
15
Idris El Mizouni
14
Louie Sibley ↑ 77'
44
Dane Scarlett
11
Malcolm Ebiowei
22
Greg Leigh ↑ 45'

Preston North End FC Lineups

3-1-4-2

Starting XI

6
Liam Lindsay
44
Brad Potts
16
Andrew Hughes
14
Jordan Storey
7
Will Keane ↓ Jeppe Okkels 81'
4
Ben Whiteman
1
Freddie Woodman
9
Emil Riis Jakobsen ↓ Milutin Osmajic 73'
20
Sam Greenwood ↓ Duane Holmes 72'
29
Kaine Kesler ↓ Robbie Brady 59'
22
Stefan Teitur Thordarson ↓ Alistair McCann 72'

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Tyler Goodrham	1
Greg Leigh	1
Will Keane	1
Ruben Rodrigues	1
Emil Riis Jakobsen	1
Mark Harris	1

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

2.09 Oxford United FC xG

Expected Goals

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

0.91 Preston North End FC xG

I would bet for: Oxford United FC to win 62% + Over 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Oxford United FC62% Draw22% Preston North End FC16%

Actual: Oxford United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes53% 0% No47%

Avg goals/match: 3

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	93%	7%
± 1.5	80%	20%
± 2.5	57%	43%
± 3.5	35%	65%
± 4.5	19%	81%

Double Chance

Oxford United FC or Draw

84%

Draw or Preston North End FC

38%

Oxford United FC or Preston North End FC

78%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Oxford United FC45% Draw42% Preston North End FC13%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

2 – 0

10.7%

1 – 1

10.3%

1 – 0

9.9%

2 – 1

9.5%

3 – 0

7.3%

3 – 1

Actual

0 – 0

6.6%

2 – 2

4.3%

1 – 2

4.1%

0 – 1

3.8%

4 – 0

3.8%

4 – 1

3.5%

Asian Handicap — Oxford United FC

Handicap	Oxford United FC covers	Push	Preston North End FC covers
-2.5	21%	—	79%
-2	21%	19%	60%
-1.5	40%	—	60%
-1	40%	23%	37%
-0.5	63%	—	37%
+0.5	85%	—	15%
+1	85%	10%	5%
+1.5	95%	—	5%
+2	95%	4%	1%
+2.5	99%	—	1%

Clean Sheet

Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet

41% ✓

Preston North End FC keeps clean sheet

13% ✓

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

Oxford United FC vs Preston North End FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Overview

Match Preview

Match Details

Standings

Head-to-Head

Recent Form

Key Stats

Goal Timing (This Season)

Top Scorers (This Season)

Events

Match Events

Lineups

Oxford United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Preston North End FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Head to Head

Oxford United FC Form

Preston North End FC Form

Predictions

Match Result

Both Teams to Score

Over / Under Goals

Double Chance

Half-Time Result

Correct Score

Asian Handicap — Oxford United FC

Clean Sheet