Oxford United FC vs Sunderland AFC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Oxford United FC vs Sunderland AFC — League One at The Kassam Stadium.
- Oxford United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Darren Drysdale
- Referee Andrew Laver
- Referee Robert Dabbs
- Referee
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 Sep | Sunderland AFC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 12 Sep | Lincoln City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Jul | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Jul | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Jul | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Mar | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | Oxford United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Sep | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Mar | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Mar | Gillingham FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Mar | Coventry City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Feb | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
55%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
18%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Oxford United FC and Sunderland AFC has kicked off!
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Oxford United FC and Sunderland AFC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' Sunderland AFC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 15' Josh Scowen, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Simon Eastwood made 366 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 24' A moment of madness from Max Power on 24 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sunderland AFC will be frustrated.
- 29' Over 29 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 34' Oxford United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sunderland AFC backline.
- 39' Sunderland AFC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 41' Liam Kelly was booked on 41.
- 46' Sunderland AFC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 47' What composure from Luke O'Nien! The England international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 52' Supporters expect more eagerness from Lee Burge, as he is very good at scoring at The Kassam Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 57' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 60' The Oxford United FC bench stirs into life. Derick Osei Yaw is withdrawn and Daniel Agyei gets his opportunity.
- 62' Another substitution for Sunderland AFC to replace Max Power by Josh Scowen on 62 minute.
- 67' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Sunderland AFC winning 100% of all matches.
- 70' Another substitution for Sunderland AFC to replace Danny Graham by Charlie Wyke on 70 minute.
- 75' Sunderland AFC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 78' The whistle greets Aiden O'Brien as he departs to be replaced by Lynden Gooch.
- 82' The deadlock is broken! Lynden Gooch gets on the scoresheet on 82 minutes.
- 84' Time for substitution for Oxford United FC. Mark Sykes is replaced by Robert Hall.
- 89' The home supporters are growing impatient. Oxford United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-2.
Lineups
Oxford United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
-
28
Liam Kelly ↓ Joel Cooper 60'
- 2
- 1
- 12
- 17
- 8
-
10
Mark Sykes ↓ Robert Hall 84'
- 22
-
29
Derick Osei Yaw ↓ Daniel Agyei 60'
- 5
Bench
-
19
Daniel Agyei ↑ 60'
- 14
-
7
Robert Hall ↑ 84'
- 18
-
16
Joel Cooper ↑ 60'
- 13
- 33
Coach
Karl Robinson
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
-
10
Aiden O'Brien ↓ Lynden Gooch 78'
- 33
- 3
-
6
Max Power C ↓ Josh Scowen 62'
- 7
- 13
- 23
-
18
Danny Graham ↓ Charlie Wyke 70'
- 1
- 4
Bench
- 2
-
11
Lynden Gooch ↑ 78'
-
9
Charlie Wyke ↑ 70'
-
14
Josh Scowen ↑ 62'
- 20
- 22
- 19
Coach
Phil Parkinson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lynden Gooch | 3 |
| Ricky Holmes | 1 |
| Matt Taylor | 1 |
| James Dunne | 1 |
| Elliot Embleton | 1 |
| Marcus Browne | 1 |
| Corry Evans | 1 |
| Elliott Moore | 1 |
Head to Head
Oxford United FC Form
2020-09-19
Oxford United FC
0–2
Sunderland AFC
L
2020-09-12
Lincoln City FC
2–0
Oxford United FC
L
2020-07-13
Oxford United FC
1–2
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2020-07-06
Oxford United FC
1–1
Portsmouth FC
D
2020-07-03
Portsmouth FC
1–1
Oxford United FC
D
2020-03-07
Shrewsbury Town FC
2–3
Oxford United FC
W
Sunderland AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1
Oxford United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18
Sunderland AFC xG
I would bet for:
Sunderland AFC or Draw 69% + Under 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sunderland AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.18
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Oxford United FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Sunderland AFC
69%
Oxford United FC or Sunderland AFC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
13.5%
0 – 1
12%
1 – 0
10%
1 – 2
7.7%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
6.5%
2 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
4%
1 – 3
3.1%
0 – 3
2.9%
3 – 1
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Oxford United FC
| Handicap | Oxford United FC covers | Push | Sunderland AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 18% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 22% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.