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Oxford United FC vs Southend United FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2018-19
Oxford United FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Southend United FC
Wed 26 Dec 2018 · 15:00 UTC The Kassam Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Rob Dickie 45' Y
Y 73' Elvis Bwomono
Jamie Mackie 87' Y
Y 90' Luke Hyam
Y 90' Simon Cox

Overview

Match Preview

Oxford United FC vs Southend United FC — League One at The Kassam Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Richard Holme
  • Referee Tim Robinson
  • Referee Ian Cooper
  • Referee Samuel Lewis

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

2
1
1
Oxford United FC 4 games · Avg 2.0 goals Southend United FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-12-26 Oxford United FC 0–1 Southend United FC 2018-10-06 Southend United FC 0–0 Oxford United FC

Recent Form

Oxford United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Dec Southend United FC H 0–1 L
22 Dec Doncaster Rovers FC A 2–2 D
15 Dec Blackpool FC H 2–0 W
08 Dec Peterborough United FC A 2–2 D
01 Dec Plymouth Argyle FC A 2–1 W
27 Nov Rochdale AFC H 4–2 W
Southend United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Dec Oxford United FC A 1–0 W
22 Dec Rochdale AFC H 1–2 L
15 Dec Accrington Stanley FC H 3–0 W
08 Dec Portsmouth FC A 0–2 L
01 Dec Barnsley FC H 2–4 L
27 Nov Scunthorpe United FC H 2–0 W

Key Stats

25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. Southend United FC get us underway at The Kassam Stadium.
  • 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 10' Southend United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
  • 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Oxford United FC in their trying to find a way past Southend United FC's compact .
  • 25' It looks surprising Oxford United FC does not make any changes. Simon Eastwood has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 30' With 0 assists to his name this season, Josh Ruffels is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Oxford United FC.
  • 35' Southend United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 40' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Oxford United FC and Southend United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 45' Oxford United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 45.
  • 50' Southend United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 55' The home supporters are growing impatient. Oxford United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 60' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 65' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 70' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 71' The Oxford United FC bench stirs into life. Marcus Browne is withdrawn and Armani Little gets his opportunity.
  • 73' It’s a booking for Southend United FC player. Elvis Bwomono gets a Yellow card.
  • 78' Another change for Southend United FC made on 78 minute. Dru Yearwood leaves to be changed by Luke Hyam.
  • 79' Brilliant from the ! Michael Kightly makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 79.
  • 83' The Oxford United FC bench stirs into life. John Mousinho is withdrawn and Sam Smith gets his opportunity.
  • 87' The referee shows Oxford United FC player a Yellow card on 87.
  • 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Luke Hyam on 90 minutes.
  • 90' The Southend United FC bench stirs into life. Michael Kightly is withdrawn and John White gets his opportunity.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Southend United FC players.

Lineups

Oxford United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Karl Robinson

Southend United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Chris Powell

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Matt Taylor 3
James Henry 2
Michael Kightly 1
Daniel Agyei 1
Lewis Gard 1

Head to Head

2018-12-26 Oxford United FC 0–1 Southend United FC 2018-10-06 Southend United FC 0–0 Oxford United FC

Oxford United FC Form

2018-12-26 Oxford United FC 0–1 Southend United FC L 2018-12-22 Doncaster Rovers FC 2–2 Oxford United FC D 2018-12-15 Oxford United FC 2–0 Blackpool FC W 2018-12-08 Peterborough United FC 2–2 Oxford United FC D 2018-12-01 Plymouth Argyle FC 1–2 Oxford United FC W 2018-11-27 Oxford United FC 4–2 Rochdale AFC W

Southend United FC Form

2018-12-26 Oxford United FC 0–1 Southend United FC W 2018-12-22 Southend United FC 1–2 Rochdale AFC L 2018-12-15 Southend United FC 3–0 Accrington Stanley FC W 2018-12-08 Portsmouth FC 2–0 Southend United FC L 2018-12-01 Southend United FC 2–4 Barnsley FC L 2018-11-27 Southend United FC 2–0 Scunthorpe United FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.02 Oxford United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.87 Southend United FC xG
I would bet for: Oxford United FC or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 71%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Oxford United FC38% Draw33% Southend United FC29%
Actual: Southend United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes38% 0% No62%
Avg goals/match: 1.89
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 82%
18%
± 1.5 56%
44%
± 2.5 29%
71%
± 3.5 13%
87%
± 4.5 5%
95%

Double Chance

Oxford United FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Southend United FC
62%
Oxford United FC or Southend United FC
67%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Oxford United FC24% Draw56% Southend United FC20%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
17.7%
1 – 1
14.4%
1 – 0
14.1%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
7.5%
2 – 1
6.7%
1 – 2
5.7%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
3%
3 – 0
2.5%
3 – 1
2.3%
1 – 3
1.7%

Asian Handicap — Oxford United FC

Handicap Oxford United FC covers Push Southend United FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 10% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 22% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 72% — 28%
+1 72% 18% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
43% ✓
Southend United FC keeps clean sheet
37% ✗

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