Sheffield United vs Oxford United: match statistics
Sheffield United presents decisively better home form with 46% of matches won at home and an impressive average of 1.62 goals per match. The hosts possess significantly higher offensive statistics, generating an average of 5.23 shots on target and 16 attempts per match, with 56% possession dominance. Oxford United is fighting for survival (23rd place) and has poor away results – merely 21% wins, 36% of matches without scoring, and only 2.93 shots on target per match. Sheffield's positive home goal difference (+7) versus Oxford's negative away balance (-5) and the advantage in expected goals (1.8 xG vs 1.12 xG) suggest a clear advantage for the hosts. Although the recent form of both teams is unstable, Sheffield United should utilize the home advantage and secure three points.
Sheffield United vs Oxford United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sheffield United played against Oxford United in Championship (England). The game was played on February 3, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Sheffield United has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Oxford United has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Sheffield United scores 1.38 goals per game and allows 1.45. Oxford United scores 0.93 and allows 1.31. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 45% of Sheffield United's games and 55% of Oxford United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 55% and 48%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sheffield United has the higher season xG average, 1.51 to 1.31 per game. Sheffield United takes 13.3 shots per game, while Oxford United takes 12.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Sheffield United leads at halftime in 38% of its games and scores 0.62 goals per game after halftime. Oxford United leads at halftime in 28% and scores 0.31 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sheffield United's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (9 goals). For Oxford United, it is minutes 16-30 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.59 goals. Both teams score in 57% 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 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
Sheffield United presents decisively better home form with 46% of matches won at home and an impressive average of 1.62 goals per match. The hosts possess significantly higher offensive statistics, generating an average of 5.23 shots on target and 16 attempts per match, with 56% possession dominance. Oxford United is fighting for survival (23rd place) and has poor away results – merely 21% wins, 36% of matches without scoring, and only 2.93 shots on target per match. Sheffield's positive home goal difference (+7) versus Oxford's negative away balance (-5) and the advantage in expected goals (1.8 xG vs 1.12 xG) suggest a clear advantage for the hosts. Although the recent form of both teams is unstable, Sheffield United should utilize the home advantage and secure three points.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
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
| Sheffield United | Oxford United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 28% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.27 |
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.
Sheffield United is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Sheffield United · 1 pts / game - Oxford United
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.
Sheffield United is 48% better for: goals scored per game.
1.38 goals / game - Sheffield United · 0.93 goals / game - Oxford United
Oxford United is 11% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.45 goals / game - Sheffield United · 1.31 goals / game - Oxford United
Sheffield United scores in 66% of games (19 of 29 meczów), while Oxford United keeps a clean sheet in 14% (4 of 29 meczów).
Oxford United scores in 59% of games (17 of 29 meczów), while Sheffield United keeps a clean sheet in 24% (7 of 29 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 - Sheffield United
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.
Sheffield United is 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.52 pts / game - Sheffield United · 1.14 pts / game - Oxford United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sheffield United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Oxford United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 21%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
* 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 0-15 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* 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
Sheffield United
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* 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
| Sheffield United | Liga | Oxford United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.83 | 2.59 | ▼ 2.24 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 45% | 57% | ▼ 55% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 55% | 51% | ▼ 48% |
| Clean sheets | • 24% | 24% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 66% | 72% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 78% | ▼ 62% |
^ 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 Sheffield United's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Oxford United. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sheffield United vs Oxford United?
The Championship match finished Sheffield United 3:1 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 Sheffield United vs Oxford United?
Sheffield United score 1.38 goals per game on average and Oxford United 0.93. The Championship average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Sheffield United's matches and 55% of Oxford United's.
What form are Sheffield United and Oxford United in?
Over the last 5 games Sheffield United have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Oxford United 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sheffield United vs Oxford United?
The statistical background for Sheffield United 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.