Preston North End vs Oxford United: match statistics
Preston North End presents significantly better home form with 39% of home matches won and a positive goal difference (+2) in front of their own crowd. Oxford United sits in 23rd place in the table with a catastrophic away record – only a 17% win rate and a negative goal difference (-8). The visitors failed to score in 39% of away matches, while Preston scores an average of 1.22 goals per match at home. xG statistics also speak in favor of the hosts (1.29 vs 1.06 for the visitors). The recent form of both teams (1 point per match for Preston vs 0.8 for Oxford) along with the advantage in possession and shot efficiency suggest a home win, although their unstable form (only 1 win in the last 5 matches) could lead to a closely contested fixture.
Preston North End vs Oxford United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Preston North End played against Oxford United in Championship (England). The game was played on March 6, 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Recent form
Preston North End has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Oxford United has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Preston North End scores 1.17 goals per game and allows 1.14. Oxford United scores 0.89 and allows 1.34. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 54% of Preston North End's games and 54% of Oxford United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 40% and 51%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
The teams have nearly identical season xG averages at 1.24 per game. Preston North End takes 10.7 shots per game, while Oxford United takes 11.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Preston North End leads at halftime in 37% of its games and scores 0.63 goals per game after halftime. Oxford United leads at halftime in 26% and scores 0.26 after halftime.
When the teams score
Preston North End's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). For Oxford United, it is minutes 16-30 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.59 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
Preston North End presents significantly better home form with 39% of home matches won and a positive goal difference (+2) in front of their own crowd. Oxford United sits in 23rd place in the table with a catastrophic away record – only a 17% win rate and a negative goal difference (-8). The visitors failed to score in 39% of away matches, while Preston scores an average of 1.22 goals per match at home. xG statistics also speak in favor of the hosts (1.29 vs 1.06 for the visitors). The recent form of both teams (1 point per match for Preston vs 0.8 for Oxford) along with the advantage in possession and shot efficiency suggest a home win, although their unstable form (only 1 win in the last 5 matches) could lead to a closely contested fixture.
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Game stats
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.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Preston North End | Oxford United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 28% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.28 |
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.
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.
Preston North End is 31% better for: goals scored per game.
1.17 goals / game - Preston North End · 0.89 goals / game - Oxford United
Preston North End is 18% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.14 goals / game - Preston North End · 1.34 goals / game - Oxford United
Preston North End scores in 74% of games (26 of 35 meczów), while Oxford United keeps a clean sheet in 17% (6 of 35 meczów).
Oxford United scores in 57% of games (20 of 35 meczów), while Preston North End keeps a clean sheet in 26% (9 of 35 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* 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.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
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.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Preston North End
Over / Under - Oxford United
1st half
2nd half
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.
Preston North End is 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.43 pts / game - Preston North End · 1.14 pts / game - Oxford United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Preston North End - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 37% of games and wins 34%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Oxford United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 20%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
* 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.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Preston North End
Oxford United
* 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 (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Preston North End | Liga | Oxford United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.31 | 2.59 | ▼ 2.23 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 54% | 56% | ▼ 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 40% | 51% | • 51% |
| Clean sheets | • 26% | 25% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 77% | 71% | ▲ 77% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 78% | ▼ 60% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Preston North End's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Oxford United. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Preston North End vs Oxford United?
The Championship match finished Preston North End 1:3 Oxford United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Preston North End vs Oxford United?
Preston North End score 1.17 goals per game on average and Oxford United 0.89. The Championship average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 54% of Preston North End's matches and 54% of Oxford United's.
What form are Preston North End and Oxford United in?
Over the last 5 games Preston North End have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Oxford United 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Preston North End vs Oxford United?
The statistical background for Preston North End vs Oxford United — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.