Oxford United FC vs Walsall FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Oxford United FC vs Walsall FC — League One .
- Oxford United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Walsall FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bhupinder Gill
- Referee Garry Maskell
- Referee Alan Young
- Referee Simon Shaw
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | Walsall FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Sep | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Sep | Coventry City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Sep | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Aug | Burton Albion FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 21 Aug | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | Oxford United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Sep | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 08 Sep | Barnsley FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Sep | Blackpool FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Aug | Rochdale AFC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Aug | AFC Wimbledon | A | 3–1 | W |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' It’s high time Dean Keates made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Oxford United FC that had 366 games and scored 485 goals.
- 15' Walsall FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 20' Walsall FC 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.
- 24' Goal! Morgan Ferrier scores his 14 goal in 65 matches.
- 25' The referee calls foul for Jack Fitzwater. He receives a Yellow card.
- 30' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 35' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 40' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Josh Gordon suffering a number of foals already.
- 42' The referee shows Oxford United FC player a Yellow card on 42.
- 47' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Isaiah Osbourne made 65 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 52' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for George Dobson.
- 57' It is a substitution in Oxford United FC team. Sam Smith is replaced by Jonathan Obika on 57 minute.
- 58' Goal! Zeli Ismail scores his 6 goal in 65 matches.
- 60' Walsall FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 65' Supporters expect more eagerness from Josh Ginnelly, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 70' Kane Wilson needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 75' The travelling Walsall FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 76' Another change for Walsall FC made on 76 minute. Zeli Ismail leaves to be changed by Kane Wilson.
- 78' Another change for Walsall FC made on 78 minute. Josh Gordon leaves to be changed by Andy Cook.
- 81' It’s a booking for Walsall FC player. Josh Ginnelly gets a Yellow card.
- 85' Josh Ruffels has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jamie Hanson on 85 minute.
- 87' What a strike from James Henry! The score is 1-2.
- 90' It’s a booking for Oxford United FC player. James Henry gets a Yellow card.
- 90' Another change for Oxford United FC made on 90 minute. Cameron Norman leaves to be changed by Robert Dickie.
- Another three points for Walsall FC.
Lineups
Oxford United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
6
Jamie Hanson ↓ Josh Ruffels 85'
- 41
-
9
Sam Smith ↓ Jonathan Obika 57'
- 12
- 5
- 17
- 15
- 3
- 16
- 26
-
2
Cameron Norman ↓ Rob Dickie 90'
Bench
- 13
- 23
-
4
Rob Dickie ↑ 90'
-
14
Josh Ruffels ↑ 85'
-
20
Jonathan Obika ↑ 57'
- 22
Coach
Karl Robinson
Walsall FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 5
- 6
- 4
- 27
- 3
-
10
Zeli Ismail ↓ Kane Wilson 76'
- 30
- 16
- 11
-
29
Josh Gordon ↓ Andy Cook 78'
Bench
- 20
- 31
- 8
- 15
-
28
Kane Wilson ↑ 76'
- 13
-
9
Andy Cook ↑ 78'
Coach
Dean Keates
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| James Henry | 1 |
| Jerome Sinclair | 1 |
| Rob Dickie | 1 |
| Luke Garbutt | 1 |
| Andy Cook | 1 |
| James Henry | 1 |
| Zeli Ismail | 1 |
| Morgan Ferrier | 1 |
Head to Head
Oxford United FC Form
2018-09-22
Oxford United FC
1–2
Walsall FC
L
2018-09-15
Wycombe Wanderers FC
0–0
Oxford United FC
D
2018-09-09
Oxford United FC
1–2
Coventry City FC
L
2018-09-01
Sunderland AFC
1–1
Oxford United FC
D
2018-08-25
Oxford United FC
3–1
Burton Albion FC
W
2018-08-21
Oxford United FC
2–3
Accrington Stanley FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.26
Oxford United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.55
Walsall FC xG
I would bet for:
Oxford United FC or Walsall FC 72% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Walsall FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.81
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Oxford United FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Walsall FC
70%
Oxford United FC or Walsall FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Walsall FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
8.4%
0 – 0
7.9%
2 – 1
7.1%
0 – 2
7.1%
1 – 0
6.7%
2 – 2
5.5%
2 – 0
4.7%
1 – 3
4.5%
0 – 3
3.6%
3 – 1
3%
Asian Handicap — Oxford United FC
| Handicap | Oxford United FC covers | Push | Walsall FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 17% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 21% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Walsall FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.