Southampton vs Oxford United: match statistics
Southampton are in significantly better form, occupying 6th place in the table with an impressive record of four wins in their last five matches and a PPG of 2.6. The hosts are extremely effective at home, winning 50% of their matches, conceding an average of just 0.78 goals per game with a 44% clean sheet rate. Oxford United are in the relegation zone (23rd position) with a very poor away record – only 21% wins and as many as 53% losses away from home. The difference in offensive quality is significant: Southampton generate an average of 1.75 xG in home matches with 58% possession, while Oxford achieve only 1.09 xG away from home with 37% possession. Additionally, the hosts have a positive goal difference of +13 at home, while the visitors have -6 away, which, combined with the current form of both teams, clearly points to a Southampton victory.
Southampton vs Oxford United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Southampton played against Oxford United in Championship (England). The game was played on March 21, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Southampton has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Oxford United has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Southampton scores 1.61 goals per game and allows 1.26. Oxford United scores 0.95 and allows 1.29. Games in this league average 2.58 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 71% of Southampton's games and 55% of Oxford United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 58% and 50%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Southampton has the higher season xG average, 1.61 to 1.26 per game. Southampton takes 14.2 shots per game, while Oxford United takes 11.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Southampton leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 0.87 goals per game after halftime. Oxford United leads at halftime in 26% and scores 0.32 after halftime.
When the teams score
Southampton's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (14 goals). For Oxford United, it is minutes 0-15 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.58 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. 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
Southampton are in significantly better form, occupying 6th place in the table with an impressive record of four wins in their last five matches and a PPG of 2.6. The hosts are extremely effective at home, winning 50% of their matches, conceding an average of just 0.78 goals per game with a 44% clean sheet rate. Oxford United are in the relegation zone (23rd position) with a very poor away record – only 21% wins and as many as 53% losses away from home. The difference in offensive quality is significant: Southampton generate an average of 1.75 xG in home matches with 58% possession, while Oxford achieve only 1.09 xG away from home with 37% possession. Additionally, the hosts have a positive goal difference of +13 at home, while the visitors have -6 away, which, combined with the current form of both teams, clearly points to a Southampton victory.
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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
| Southampton | Oxford United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 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.
Southampton is 30% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Southampton · 2 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.
Southampton is 69% better for: goals scored per game.
1.61 goals / game - Southampton · 0.95 goals / game - Oxford United
Southampton scores in 87% of games (33 of 38 meczów), while Oxford United keeps a clean sheet in 18% (7 of 38 meczów).
Oxford United scores in 61% of games (23 of 38 meczów), while Southampton keeps a clean sheet in 24% (9 of 38 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 - Southampton
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.
Southampton is 20% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.42 pts / game - Southampton · 1.18 pts / game - Oxford United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Southampton - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 42%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 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 26% of games and wins 24%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +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 16-30 (14 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
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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
| Southampton | Liga | Oxford United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.87 | 2.58 | ▼ 2.24 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 71% | 56% | • 55% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 58% | 50% | • 50% |
| Clean sheets | • 24% | 25% | ▼ 18% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 71% | ▲ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | • 76% | 77% | ▼ 61% |
^ 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 Southampton's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Oxford United. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Southampton vs Oxford United?
The Championship match finished Southampton 2:0 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 Southampton vs Oxford United?
Southampton score 1.61 goals per game on average and Oxford United 0.95. The Championship average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 71% of Southampton's matches and 55% of Oxford United's.
What form are Southampton and Oxford United in?
Over the last 5 games Southampton have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Oxford United 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Southampton vs Oxford United?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Southampton vs Oxford United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.