Oxford United FC vs Sunderland AFC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Oxford United FC vs Sunderland AFC — League One at Kassam Stadium.
- Oxford United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sunderland AFC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Apr | Sunderland AFC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Apr | Morecambe FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Apr | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Mar | Ipswich Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Mar | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Mar | Burton Albion FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Apr | Oxford United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Apr | Gillingham FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Mar | Lincoln City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Mar | Crewe Alexandra FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Mar | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Mar | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 0–0 | 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' In just a few seconds Kassam Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Oxford United FC and Sunderland AFC.
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' It looks surprising Oxford United FC does not make any changes. Elliot Embleton has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ross Stewart, as he is very good at scoring at Kassam Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 16' Corry Evans is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 21' Oxford United FC is showing some good football. However, Oxford United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 26' Oxford United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 31' 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.
- 35' What a moment for Elliott Moore! That strike on 35 puts his side firmly in control.
- 40' The energy levels are beginning to show. Alex Neil might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 45' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 46' A tactical swap from Sunderland AFC — Luke O'Nien on, Patrick Roberts off on 46 minutes.
- 51' A quiet spell here at Kassam Stadium. Oxford United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 56' Oxford United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sunderland AFC's shape.
- 61' It is a cagey affair so far. Oxford United FC in their trying to find a way past Sunderland AFC's compact .
- 62' It is a substitution in Oxford United FC team. Nathan Holland is replaced by Gavin Whyte on 62 minute.
- 67' Billy Bodin, a Wales , has 2 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 72' Jack Clarke has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 73' Jay Matete is having his name booked by the referee on 73.
- 78' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Oxford United FC and Sunderland AFC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 79' Fresh legs for Sunderland AFC! Danny Batth comes on to replace Nathan Broadhead.
- 81' The referee shows Sunderland AFC player a Yellow card on 81.
- 85' The whistle greets Jack Clarke as he departs to be replaced by Elliot Embleton.
- 89' Elliot Embleton is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 90' Another substitution for Oxford United FC to replace Sam Long by Sam Winnall on 90 minute.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Sunderland AFC players.
Lineups
Oxford United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
-
27
Nathan Holland ↓ Gavin Whyte 62'
- 4
- 23
- 26
- 13
-
2
Sam Long ↓ Sam Winnall 90'
- 8
- 10
- 5
- 16
Bench
-
11
Sam Winnall ↑ 90'
- 14
- 7
- 1
-
21
Gavin Whyte ↑ 62'
- 42
- 18
Coach
Karl Robinson
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 11
-
25
Jack Clarke ↓ Elliot Embleton 85'
- 4
- 15
-
77
Patrick Roberts ↓ Luke O'Nien 46'
- 14
- 20
-
9
Nathan Broadhead ↓ Danny Batth 79'
- 27
- 17
Bench
-
8
Elliot Embleton ↑ 85'
-
13
Luke O'Nien ↑ 46'
-
5
Danny Batth ↑ 79'
- 39
- 24
- 32
- 6
Coach
Alex Neil
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lynden Gooch | 3 |
| Tariqe Fosu | 1 |
| Wilson Isidor | 1 |
| John Mousinho | 1 |
| Jobe Bellingham | 1 |
| Luke O'Nien | 1 |
| Michal Helik | 1 |
| Aiden McGeady | 1 |
Head to Head
Oxford United FC Form
2022-04-09
Oxford United FC
1–2
Sunderland AFC
L
2022-04-05
Morecambe FC
2–1
Oxford United FC
L
2022-04-02
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–0
Oxford United FC
L
2022-03-19
Oxford United FC
1–1
Ipswich Town FC
D
2022-03-12
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–2
Oxford United FC
W
2022-03-05
Oxford United FC
4–1
Burton Albion FC
W
Sunderland AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.11
Oxford United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.27
Sunderland AFC xG
I would bet for:
Oxford United FC or Sunderland AFC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sunderland AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.38
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Oxford United FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Sunderland AFC
70%
Oxford United FC or Sunderland AFC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
11.5%
0 – 1
10.6%
1 – 0
9.1%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
7.2%
2 – 1
7%
2 – 0
5.5%
2 – 2
4.5%
1 – 3
3.4%
0 – 3
3%
3 – 1
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Oxford United FC
| Handicap | Oxford United FC covers | Push | Sunderland AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 18% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 21% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

