Walsall FC vs Oxford United FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Walsall FC vs Oxford United FC — League One at The Banks's Stadium.
- Walsall FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Oxford United FC 13 games · 26 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Oliver Yates
- Referee Michael George
- Referee Nicholas Hopton
- Referee David Webb
6 games this season
🟨 3.8/game
⚽ 12.3 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Oxford United FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 30 Mar | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 23 Mar | Barnsley FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Mar | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Mar | Portsmouth FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 09 Mar | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Walsall FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 30 Mar | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Mar | Coventry City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Bradford City AFC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Mar | Rochdale AFC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Mar | Gillingham FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
38%
Clean Sheets
Oxford United FC this season
Oxford United FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Oxford United FC
0-15
2/–
16-30
2/1
31-45
3/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
3/2
76+
9/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Oxford United FC
| Mark Harris | 6 G | 1 A |
| Gatlin O'Donkor | 4 G | 2 A |
| Cameron Brannagan | 2 G | |
| Ciaron Brown | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at The Banks's Stadium as Walsall FC face off against Oxford United FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' Cameron Brannagan has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 11 appearances with only 2 goals this season.
- 15' Oxford United 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.
- 16' Ahmed Kashi has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 16.
- 17' A meaty challenge results in booking for Josh Gordon on 17.
- 21' Magnificent from Robert Dickie! That is 20 goals in 375 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 26' Andy Cook adds to his 0 season tally! Walsall FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 31' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Walsall FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 36' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Oxford United FC that had 375 games and scored 503 goals.
- 39' George Dobson has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 39.
- 44' Walsall FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 45' Marcus Browne has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Red card on 45.
- 50' Supporters expect more eagerness from George Dobson, as he is very good at scoring at The Banks's Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 55' It looks surprising Oxford United FC does not make any changes. Liam Roberts has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 60' It looks like no one’s ball. Walsall FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 63' A goal from the England international Luke Garbutt! He fires home on 63 to make it 1-2!
- 68' England international Jon Guthrie has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 73' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Oxford United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 76' Morgan Ferrier is ready to make an impact after coming on for Josh Gordon at the 76 minute mark.
- 77' Oxford United FC ring the changes. James Henry has done his job and it is now time for Gavin Whyte to step up.
- 82' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 83' Oxford United FC make a change. Ahmed Kashi trudges off to be replaced by John Mousinho on 83 minutes.
- 84' Oxford United FC ring the changes. Jamie Mackie has done his job and it is now time for Jerome Sinclair to step up.
- 89' Oxford United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 90' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jerome Sinclair makes it 1-3.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Andy Cook.
- Walsall FC will have plenty to reflect on. Oxford United FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Walsall FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 35
- 38
- 1
- 5
- 6
- 4
- 3
-
10
Zeli Ismail ↓ Cameron Norman 84'
- 30
- 9
-
29
Josh Gordon ↓ Morgan Ferrier 76'
Bench
- 36
- 2
- 27
- 15
- 13
-
16
Morgan Ferrier ↑ 76'
-
28
Cameron Norman ↑ 84'
Coach
Dean Keates
Oxford United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 1
- 23
- 5
- 4
- 14
-
17
James Henry ↓ Gavin Whyte 77'
- 8
- 3
- 10
-
40
Ahmed Kashi ↓ John Mousinho 83'
Bench
-
9
Jerome Sinclair ↑ 84'
- 6
- 18
- 27
-
15
John Mousinho ↑ 83'
-
16
Gavin Whyte ↑ 77'
- 24
Coach
Karl Robinson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Zeli Ismail | 1 |
| Morgan Ferrier | 1 |
| Zeli Ismail | 1 |
| Morgan Ferrier | 1 |
| James Henry | 1 |
| Jerome Sinclair | 1 |
| Rob Dickie | 1 |
| Luke Garbutt | 1 |
Walsall FC Form
Oxford United FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.21
Walsall FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.46
Oxford United FC xG
I would bet for:
Walsall FC or Oxford United FC 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Oxford United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.67
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Walsall FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Oxford United FC
70%
Walsall FC or Oxford United FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 1
9.1%
0 – 0
8.9%
1 – 2
8.6%
1 – 0
7.4%
0 – 2
7.2%
2 – 1
7.1%
2 – 2
5.2%
2 – 0
5%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
3.4%
3 – 1
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Walsall FC
| Handicap | Walsall FC covers | Push | Oxford United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 17% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 21% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Walsall FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.