Sunderland AFC vs Oxford United FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sunderland AFC vs Oxford United FC — League One at Stadium of Light.
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Oxford United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Richard Wigglesworth
- Referee Martin Coy
- Referee Ian Smedley
- Referee Trevor Kettle
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr | Oxford United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 27 Mar | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Mar | Lincoln City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Mar | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 09 Mar | Portsmouth FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Mar | Rochdale AFC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 26 Mar | Lincoln City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Mar | Northampton Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Mar | Blackpool FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Mar | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 13 Mar | Hull City AFC | A | 0–2 | L |
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' We are underway at Stadium of Light. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Sunderland AFC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' Charlie Wyke has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 15' Elliot Lee has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 19' A meaty challenge results in booking for Conor McLaughlin on 19.
- 21' The deadlock is broken! James Henry gets on the scoresheet on 21 minutes.
- 25' Mark Sykes picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 30' The energy levels are beginning to show. Karl Robinson might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 35' Sunderland AFC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 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 Luke O'Nien suffering a number of foals already.
- 45' Over 45 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 47' The deadlock is broken! Lynden Gooch gets on the scoresheet on 45 minutes.
- 52' Jordan Jones has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 54' Poor challenge from James Henry. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 59' The 40-year-old Aiden McGeady has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 61' Mark Sykes picks up a Red card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 66' Sunderland AFC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Oxford United FC backline.
- 67' Another change for Sunderland AFC made on 67 minute. Conor McLaughlin leaves to be changed by Ross Stewart.
- 72' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sunderland AFC and Oxford United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 75' It is a substitution in Oxford United FC team. James Henry is replaced by Elliot Lee on 75 minute.
- 77' It is a substitution in Sunderland AFC team. Jordan Jones is replaced by Chris Maguire on 77 minute.
- 81' Aiden McGeady makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Sunderland AFC are in front.
- 81' Oxford United FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 86' Matt Taylor has been relatively quiet despite scoring 61 goals in his last 387 appearances.
- 87' A change in the Sunderland AFC ranks — Aiden McGeady exits the field as Grant Leadbitter enters on 87.
- 89' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ross Stewart.
- 89' The whistle greets Cameron Brannagan as he departs to be replaced by Joe Grayson.
- 90' Max Power has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- 90' The crowd applauds Anthony Forde as he leaves the pitch. Sam Winnall steps in for Oxford United FC.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Sunderland AFC players.
Lineups
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
-
2
Conor McLaughlin ↓ Ross Stewart 67'
- 11
- 28
- 6
- 9
- 13
- 14
- 1
-
27
Jordan Jones ↓ Chris Maguire 77'
- 16
Bench
- 10
-
7
Chris Maguire ↑ 77'
- 21
-
23
Grant Leadbitter ↑ 87'
- 20
- 26
-
31
Ross Stewart ↑ 67'
Coach
Lee Johnson
Oxford United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Matt Taylor ↓ Daniel Agyei 75'
- 20
- 30
-
25
Olamide Shodipo ↓ Elliot Lee 75'
-
14
Anthony Forde ↓ Sam Winnall 90'
-
17
James Henry ↓ Elliot Lee 75'
-
8
Cameron Brannagan ↓ Joe Grayson 89'
- 10
- 22
- 5
- 13
Bench
-
28
Liam Kelly ↑ 75'
-
11
Sam Winnall ↑ 90'
-
19
Daniel Agyei ↑ 75'
-
24
Joe Grayson ↑ 89'
- 1
-
27
Elliot Lee ↑ 75'
- 4
Coach
Karl Robinson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lynden Gooch | 3 |
| Jobe Bellingham | 1 |
| Luke O'Nien | 1 |
| Michal Helik | 1 |
| Aiden McGeady | 1 |
| Ben Nelson | 1 |
| Charlie Wyke | 1 |
| Max Power | 1 |
Head to Head
Sunderland AFC Form
Oxford United FC Form
2021-04-02
Sunderland AFC
3–1
Oxford United FC
L
2021-03-26
Oxford United FC
2–1
Lincoln City FC
W
2021-03-23
Northampton Town FC
1–0
Oxford United FC
L
2021-03-20
Oxford United FC
0–2
Blackpool FC
L
2021-03-16
Oxford United FC
3–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2021-03-13
Hull City AFC
2–0
Oxford United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.65
Sunderland AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.85
Oxford United FC xG
I would bet for:
Sunderland AFC to win 59% + Under 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sunderland AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.5
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Sunderland AFC or Draw
83%
Draw or Oxford United FC
41%
Sunderland AFC or Oxford United FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
12.7%
1 – 1
12.4%
2 – 0
10.9%
0 – 0
10.3%
2 – 1
9.2%
0 – 1
6%
3 – 0
5.9%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
4.7%
2 – 2
3.9%
0 – 2
2.9%
4 – 0
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Sunderland AFC
| Handicap | Sunderland AFC covers | Push | Oxford United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 17% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 24% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
43%
✓
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.