Oxford United FC vs Shrewsbury Town FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Oxford United FC vs Shrewsbury Town FC — League One at Kassam Stadium.
- Oxford United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Shrewsbury Town 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Oct | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 02 Oct | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Sep | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 25 Sep | Gillingham FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Sep | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | Oxford United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Oct | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Oct | Ipswich Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Oct | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Sep | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Sep | AFC Wimbledon | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Oxford United FC vs Shrewsbury Town FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Joshua Daniels, a Ireland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Oxford United FC and Shrewsbury Town FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 15' England international Ethan Ebanks-Landell has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 20' Oxford United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 25' Oxford United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Shrewsbury Town FC backline.
- 30' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 35' Mark Sykes has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 40' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Steve Cotterill will be considering his options from the bench.
- 45' A quiet spell here at Kassam Stadium. Shrewsbury Town FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 46' Oxford United FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Mark Sykes on 46.
- 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 56' Shrewsbury Town FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 61' The home supporters are growing impatient. Oxford United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 66' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 71' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 72' The supporters are chanting for Nathan Holland. He replaces Gavin Whyte on 72 minute.
- 73' The whistle greets Herbie Kane as he departs to be replaced by James Henry.
- 75' The crowd applauds Tom Bloxham as he leaves the pitch. Joshua Daniels steps in for Shrewsbury Town FC.
- 78' The supporters are chanting for Sam Cosgrove. He replaces Ryan Bowman on 78 minute.
- 83' The 38-year-old Shaun Whalley has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 88' GOAL! Cameron Brannagan fires home to make it 2-0!
- 89' Another substitution for Oxford United FC to replace Matt Taylor by Daniel Agyei on 89 minute.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-0 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Oxford United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Matt Taylor ↓ Daniel Agyei 89'
- 4
-
26
Herbie Kane ↓ James Henry 73'
- 13
- 2
- 8
-
21
Gavin Whyte ↓ Nathan Holland 72'
- 42
- 6
- 10
- 5
Bench
-
27
Nathan Holland ↑ 72'
- 23
-
19
Daniel Agyei ↑ 89'
- 14
- 7
- 1
-
17
James Henry ↑ 73'
Coach
Karl Robinson
Shrewsbury Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Daniel Udoh ↓ Rekeil Pyke 78'
- 5
- 16
- 4
- 1
- 17
- 7
- 6
-
12
Ryan Bowman ↓ Sam Cosgrove 78'
-
18
Tom Bloxham ↓ Joshua Daniels 75'
- 14
Bench
-
15
Rekeil Pyke ↑ 78'
- 13
-
9
Sam Cosgrove ↑ 78'
-
22
Joshua Daniels ↑ 75'
- 24
- 19
Coach
Steve Cotterill
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gavin Whyte | 4 |
| Cameron Brannagan | 4 |
| Matthew Pennington | 3 |
| Elliot Lee | 2 |
| Josh Ruffels | 2 |
| Marcus Browne | 2 |
| Daniel Agyei | 2 |
| Ryan Bowman | 2 |
Head to Head
Oxford United FC Form
2021-10-19
Oxford United FC
2–0
Shrewsbury Town FC
W
2021-10-16
Oxford United FC
1–3
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2021-10-02
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–2
Oxford United FC
W
2021-09-28
Oxford United FC
5–1
Accrington Stanley FC
W
2021-09-25
Oxford United FC
1–1
Gillingham FC
D
2021-09-18
Cheltenham Town FC
1–0
Oxford United FC
L
Shrewsbury Town FC Form
2021-10-19
Oxford United FC
2–0
Shrewsbury Town FC
L
2021-10-16
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–0
Milton Keynes Dons FC
W
2021-10-09
Ipswich Town FC
2–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
L
2021-10-02
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
L
2021-09-28
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–2
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2021-09-25
Shrewsbury Town FC
2–1
AFC Wimbledon
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.79
Oxford United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02
Shrewsbury Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Oxford United FC to win 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Oxford United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.81
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Oxford United FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Shrewsbury Town FC
43%
Oxford United FC or Shrewsbury Town FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
1 – 0
10%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
7.8%
3 – 1
5.7%
3 – 0
5.6%
1 – 2
5.4%
0 – 1
5.2%
2 – 2
4.8%
0 – 2
3.1%
3 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — Oxford United FC
| Handicap | Oxford United FC covers | Push | Shrewsbury Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 17% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 23% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 13% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
Shrewsbury Town FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

