United States - USL ChampionshipData current as of November 02, 2026

Oakland Roots vs Lexington: match statistics

Oakland Roots crest
Oakland Roots
1 : 4half-time 0:1
Lexington crest
Lexington

Oakland Roots vs Lexington: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Oakland Roots played against Lexington in USL Championship (United States). The game was played on September 13, 2026. Final score: 1:4.

Recent form

Oakland Roots has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Lexington has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.

Scoring records

Oakland Roots scores 1.22 goals per game and allows 1.35. Lexington scores 1.43 and allows 1.26. Games in this league average 2.72 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 61% of Oakland Roots's games and 52% of Lexington's. The Over 2.5 rates are 43% and 52%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Lexington has the higher season xG average, 1.47 to 1.36 per game. Oakland Roots takes 11.3 shots per game, while Lexington takes 12.7.

First-half and second-half trends

Oakland Roots leads at halftime in 26% of its games and scores 0.65 goals per game after halftime. Lexington leads at halftime in 22% and scores 0.91 after halftime.

When the teams score

Oakland Roots's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For Lexington, it is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

USL Championship games average 2.72 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

Oakland Roots sit lower in the table, in 19th place compared with Lexington in 13th, but they have collected 6 points and conceded only 3 goals in their last five matches, while the visitors have lost 4 of their last 5 games and conceded 7 goals. At home, Oakland concede an average of 1.17 goals per match, clearly fewer than Lexington away from home (1.45), and the hosts also have the more favorable chance-quality profile: xG of 1.33 against opponents’ xG of 1.29. Lexington produce slightly more shots on target away from home, 3.64 compared with 3.33, but lose as many as 55% of their away matches and win only 18%. Oakland draw 42% of their home fixtures, so a closely contested outcome remains a realistic possibility; however, the visitors’ poor current run and the hosts’ more stable defense point toward a narrow Oakland victory.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

The stronger signal points to BTTS - No, as Oakland kept a clean sheet in 50% of their matches this season, while Lexington failed to score in 36% of their games. The hosts have scored just 0.6 goals per match over their last 5 fixtures and conceded the same amount, confirming their currently low-scoring profile. BTTS occurred in only 40% of the last five matches for each team, well below the league average of 54%. Lexington have recently conceded an average of 1.4 goals, giving Oakland a case for finding the net; however, the hosts’ defensive solidity and the visitors’ limited finishing increase the likelihood that at least one team will end the match without scoring.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

The season profile points to a moderate number of goals: Oakland’s matches finished with Under 3.5 goals in 67% of cases, compared with 64% for Lexington. Oakland are also currently in a highly defensive rhythm, having scored just 3 goals and conceded 3 in their last 5 matches, with none of those games exceeding the 2.5-goal line. Over the same period, Lexington scored 5 goals and conceded 7, with just 40% of matches featuring at least three goals. The hosts have a season xG of 1.56, but their current scoring rate has clearly declined to 0.6 goals per match. As a result, the estimated total of 2.40 goals gives a clear edge to the Under 3.5 goals option.

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

The strongest scenario is a draw at half-time followed by an Oakland Roots victory, as the hosts have been level after 45 minutes in 67% of their matches, while averaging just 0.42 goals in the first half. Lexington also tend to play at a low tempo before the break: they average 0.64 goals, have failed to score in this period in each of their last five matches, and have gone into half-time level on 80% of occasions. After the interval, the advantage should shift to the hosts, who average 1.17 goals in the second half, while Lexington concede an average of 1.00 goal during that period. Oakland have a clearly superior overall season record: they win 58% of their matches and average 1.83 points per game, compared with Lexington’s 18% win rate and 0.82 points per match. Another supporting factor is the hosts’ defensive record, with clean sheets in 50% of their matches, while the visitors lose 55% of their games, favouring an Oakland victory after a cautious start.

View first-half and second-half statistics

Stats by half

0 : 1
First half
1 : 3
Second half

Game stats

58Possession (%)42
Oakland RootsLexington
15Shots13
Oakland RootsLexington
4Shots on target8
Oakland RootsLexington
1.76xG1.61
Oakland RootsLexington
11Corners1
Oakland RootsLexington
75Dangerous attacks32
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11Fouls7
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2Cards0
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Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

Oakland RootsLexington
1.22Goals scored / game1.43
Oakland RootsLexington
1.35Goals allowed / game1.26
Oakland RootsLexington
55%Average possession50%
Oakland RootsLexington
3.35Shots on target / game4.04
Oakland RootsLexington

Team stats— who is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

11.26Shots per game12.65
Oakland RootsLexington
3.35Shots on target4.04
Oakland RootsLexington
10.8%Shot conversion11.3%
Oakland RootsLexington
55%Possession50%
Oakland RootsLexington
1.36xG for1.47
Oakland RootsLexington
1.43xG against1.39
Oakland RootsLexington

Shooting quality

Oakland Roots: BalancedLexington: Balanced
Oakland RootsLexington
Accuracy (shots on target)30%32%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.120.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.360.35

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team form— who is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Oakland Roots is 100% better for: last-5 form.

1.2 pts / game - Oakland Roots · 0.6 pts / game - Lexington

Oakland Roots
DLDWD
Season result split
26% W39% D35% L
Season (W-D-L)
6-9-8
1.17 pts / game · goal difference -3
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-3-1
1.20 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
3-5-4
Last 5 at home
0-3-2
DLLDD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 0.6Goals conceded: 0.6xG: 1.40Opponent xG: 1.49BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 0%
Lexington
LWLLL
Season result split
39% W17% D43% L
Season (W-D-L)
9-4-10
1.35 pts / game · goal difference +4
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-0-4
0.60 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
2-3-6
Last 5 away
1-1-3
WDLLL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 1.4xG: 1.40Opponent xG: 1.54BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 40%

Goals— how do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

Lexington is 17% better for: goals scored per game.

1.22 goals / game - Oakland Roots · 1.43 goals / game - Lexington

Lexington is 7% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.35 goals / game - Oakland Roots · 1.26 goals / game - Lexington

Oakland Roots scoring profile: strong

Oakland Roots scores in 70% of games (16 of 23 games), while Lexington keeps a clean sheet in 35% (8 of 23 games).

Lexington scoring profile: very strong

Lexington scores in 74% of games (17 of 23 games), while Oakland Roots keeps a clean sheet in 17% (4 of 23 games).

28Goals scored (season)33
Oakland RootsLexington
31Goals conceded (season)29
Oakland RootsLexington
2.57Average goals per game2.7
Oakland RootsLexington
3Goals scored (last 5)5
Oakland RootsLexington
3Goals conceded (last 5)7
Oakland RootsLexington

How often they score at least...

70%1 goal74%
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35%2 goals39%
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9%3 goals22%
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9%4 goals9%
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How often they concede at least...

83%1 goal65%
Oakland RootsLexington
39%2 goals39%
Oakland RootsLexington
13%3 goals17%
Oakland RootsLexington
0%4 goals4%
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* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?

How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.

55%
League average

Goal patterns

22%BTTS at half-time9%
Oakland RootsLexington
9%BTTS in both halves0%
Oakland RootsLexington
26%Scored in both halves17%
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BTTS and goal count

43%Min. 3 goals and BTTS48%
Oakland RootsLexington
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS4%
Oakland RootsLexington
40%BTTS - last 540%
Oakland RootsLexington

Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?

See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.

1st half

70%Min. 1 goal before half-time52%
Oakland RootsLexington
35%Min. 2 goals before half-time30%
Oakland RootsLexington
4%Min. 3 goals before half-time13%
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2nd half

78%Min. 1 goal after half-time83%
Oakland RootsLexington
35%Min. 2 goals after half-time57%
Oakland RootsLexington
13%Min. 3 goals after half-time26%
Oakland RootsLexington

Game halves— when do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Oakland Roots is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.26 pts / game - Oakland Roots · 1.17 pts / game - Lexington

Oakland Roots - half-time state
26% leading48% draw26% trailing
Lexington - half-time state
22% leading52% draw26% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.26Points per game (1st half)1.17
Oakland RootsLexington
0.57Goals scored (1st half)0.52
Oakland RootsLexington
0.52Goals conceded (1st half)0.48
Oakland RootsLexington
1.09Average goals (1st half)1
Oakland RootsLexington
57%Clean sheet before half-time70%
Oakland RootsLexington
52%No goal before half-time70%
Oakland RootsLexington

After half-time (2nd half)

1.26Points per game (2nd half)1.26
Oakland RootsLexington
0.65Goals scored (2nd half)0.91
Oakland RootsLexington
0.83Goals conceded (2nd half)0.78
Oakland RootsLexington
1.48Average goals (2nd half)1.7
Oakland RootsLexington
48%Clean sheet after half-time43%
Oakland RootsLexington
52%No goal after half-time39%
Oakland RootsLexington

Oakland Roots - second-half results

30% W35% D35% L
29
Half-time points
13
Half-time goals
+1
Goal difference (1st half)
29
Second-half points
-4
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.26
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 26%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.3

Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Lexington - second-half results

30% W35% D35% L
27
Half-time points
12
Half-time goals
+1
Goal difference (1st half)
29
Second-half points
+3
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.17
PPG before half-time
Lead holding177%

Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.3

Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Oakland Roots - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.601.00
Goals scored / game0.40.2
Goals allowed / game0.20.4
Average goals per game0.60.6
1 goal60%60%
2 goals0%0%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet80%60%
No goal60%80%
Goal difference+1-1
Half-time: 40% leading - 40% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 40% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 2
Lexington - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.800.80
Goals scored / game0.01.0
Goals allowed / game0.21.2
Average goals per game0.22.2
1 goal20%100%
2 goals0%60%
3 goals0%40%
Clean sheet80%20%
No goal100%40%
Goal difference-1-1
Half-time: 0% leading - 80% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 20% draw - 60% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 0

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Oakland Roots
ScoredConceded
3
7
0-15
5
2
16-30
5
3
31-45
5
4
46-60
2
7
61-75
8
8
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

Lexington
ScoredConceded
5
3
0-15
3
5
16-30
4
3
31-45
7
1
46-60
7
8
61-75
7
9
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.63
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.2 : 1.4
Estimated goal split
home : away
97%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
57%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+1%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
52%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
8%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 13 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Oakland Roots

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.07
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.06
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-4.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.14
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.08
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
81%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
112%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.03
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.1
Late goals
29% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 11% come in the first quarter-hour.
29%

Lexington

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.08
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.09
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-7.9 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.04
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.13
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
118%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
83%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.75
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.4
Late goals
21% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 15% come in the first quarter-hour.
21%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.

League context— is this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (USL Championship).

Teams vs league

Oakland RootsLigaLexington
Average goals per game▼ 2.572.72• 2.70
Both teams scored▲ 61%55%▼ 52%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)▼ 43%49%▲ 52%
Clean sheets▼ 17%27%▲ 35%
Goal before half-time▲ 70%65%▼ 52%
Goal after half-time• 78%79%▲ 83%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.72
Average goals per game
55%
Both teams scored
49%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
27%
Clean sheets
1.51
Home goals / game
1.21
Away goals / game
+25%
Home attack advantage
+20%
Home defensive advantage
+17%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
65%
1 goal
33%
2 goals
11%
3 goals
3%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
79%
1 goal
47%
2 goals
20%
3 goals
8%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Oakland RootsYellow cardTommy McCabe
  2. LexingtonGoalPhillip GoodrumAssist: Xavier Zengue
  3. Oakland RootsSubstitutionOn: Bobosi ByaruhangaOff: Julian Bravo
  4. Oakland RootsGoalPeter WilsonAssist: Tommy McCabe
  5. LexingtonSubstitutionOn: Elio Nicolas FirminoOff: Malcolm Fry
  6. Oakland RootsSubstitutionOn: Tyler GibsonOff: Mark Fisher
  7. Oakland RootsYellow cardTyler Gibson
  8. LexingtonSubstitutionOn: Braudílio Pina RodriguesOff: Noble Okello
  9. LexingtonGoalPhillip GoodrumAssist: Blaine Ferri
  10. LexingtonGoalMarcus EppsAssist: Blaine Ferri
  11. Oakland RootsSubstitutionOn: Etienne LopezOff: Bertin Jacquesson
  12. LexingtonGoalPhillip GoodrumAssist: Marcus Epps

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Head-to-head

Record from Oakland Roots's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 2 losses against Lexington. Games average 2.67 goals, and both teams scored in 33% of them.

Lexington
2 : 0
Oakland Roots
Oakland Roots SC
3 : 0
Lexington SC
Lexington SC
2 : 1
Oakland Roots SC

FAQ

What was the result of Oakland Roots vs Lexington?

The USL Championship match finished Oakland Roots 1:4 Lexington. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between Oakland Roots and Lexington?

In the last 3 head-to-head matches Oakland Roots won 1, Lexington won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Oakland Roots vs Lexington?

Oakland Roots score 1.22 goals per game on average and Lexington 1.43. The USL Championship average is 2.72 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 61% of Oakland Roots's matches and 52% of Lexington's.

What form are Oakland Roots and Lexington in?

Over the last 5 games Oakland Roots have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Lexington 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Oakland Roots vs Lexington?

This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.