Tranmere Rovers FC vs Oxford City FC, FA Cup 2018-19 ROUND 1
Overview
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Tranmere Rovers FC vs Oxford City FC — FA Cup .
- Tranmere Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Oxford City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Daniel Middleton
- Referee Ian Smedley
- Referee Craig Taylor
- Referee Alan Clayton
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov | Oxford City FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov | Tranmere Rovers FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 23 Oct | Hemel Hempstead Town FC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 20 Oct | Hemel Hempstead Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Oct | Dartford FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 22 Sep | Cray Valley Paper Mills FC | H | 5–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Tranmere Rovers FC this season
Tranmere Rovers FC this season
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at as Tranmere Rovers FC face off against Oxford City FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Oxford City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' Oxford City 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.
- 20' Tranmere Rovers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Oxford City FC backline.
- 25' Oxford City FC is showing some good football. However, Oxford City FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Tranmere Rovers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 34' Conner Jennings doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 39' Kabongo Tshimanga makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Oxford City FC are in front.
- 44' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 46' The Tranmere Rovers FC bench stirs into life. Paul Mullin is withdrawn and Ben Tollitt gets his opportunity.
- 51' Reece Fleet has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 56' The energy levels are beginning to show. Mark Jones might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 57' A tactical swap from Tranmere Rovers FC — Johnny Smith on, Larnell Cole off on 57 minutes.
- 62' Tranmere Rovers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 62.
- 66' GOAL! Kabongo Tshimanga fires home to make it 1-2!
- 71' Tranmere Rovers FC make a change. Jay Harris trudges off to be replaced by Harvey Gilmour on 71 minutes.
- 76' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 78' Assisted by Oliver Banks with the perfectly-timed delivery and Conner Jennings makes no mistake. 2-2!
- 82' Kabongo Tshimanga makes a hat-trick on 82.
- 87' A quiet spell here at . Tranmere Rovers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 89' Brilliant from the ! James Norwood makes it 3-3 with a superb finish on 89.
- 90' The referee calls foul for James Norwood. He receives a Yellow card.
- 90' The whistle greets Sam Nombe as he departs to be replaced by Eddie Jones.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Tranmere Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Paul Mullin ↓ Ben Tollitt 46'
- 28
- 14
- 1
- 5
- 2
- 11
- 10
-
8
Jay Harris ↓ Harvey Gilmour 71'
- 6
-
29
Larnell Cole ↓ Johnny Smith 57'
Bench
- 17
-
22
Harvey Gilmour ↑ 71'
- 24
- 4
-
18
Johnny Smith ↑ 57'
-
7
Ben Tollitt ↑ 46'
- 23
Coach
Micky Mellon
Oxford City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 6
- 3
- 2
- 8
- 4
- 5
- 11
- 10
- 9
-
7
Sam Nombe ↓ Eddie Jones 90'
Bench
-
12
Eddie Jones ↑ 90'
- 15
- 16
- 14
- 13
- 17
Coach
Mark Jones
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kabongo Tshimanga | 3 |
| Conner Jennings | 2 |
| James Norwood | 2 |
| Paul Mullin | 1 |
Head to Head
Tranmere Rovers FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.07
Tranmere Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.95
Oxford City FC xG
I would bet for:
Tranmere Rovers FC or Oxford City FC 76% + Over 2.5 goals 75%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.02
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 3.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 4.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
Double Chance
Tranmere Rovers FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Oxford City FC
59%
Tranmere Rovers FC or Oxford City FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8%
2 – 1
7.3%
2 – 2
7%
1 – 2
6.9%
3 – 1
5%
3 – 2
4.8%
2 – 3
4.5%
1 – 3
4.4%
2 – 0
3.9%
0 – 2
3.5%
1 – 0
3.3%
3 – 3
Actual
Asian Handicap — Tranmere Rovers FC
| Handicap | Tranmere Rovers FC covers | Push | Oxford City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 12% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 18% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 17% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 11% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Tranmere Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Oxford City FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

