Stoke City vs Oxford United: match statistics
Stoke City presents a distinct advantage as the host in this clash. They occupy 16th place in the table, while Oxford United is in 23rd position, fighting for survival. The hosts have a positive goal difference at home (+5), whereas the visitors record a deficit of -7 on the road. Stoke averages 1.31 goals at home with an xG of 1.37 and concedes only 1 goal, indicating a solid defense. Oxford United has poor efficiency on away trips (0.88 goals on average, xG 1.06) and concedes as many as 1.29 goals against an xG against of 1.88, showing defensive problems. The form of both teams is weak (0.4 points per game each in the last 5 matches), but Stoke wins 38% of matches at home, while Oxford triumphs in only 18% of cases on the road. Taking all statistics into account, Stoke City has a real chance for victory, though Oxford may put up resistance, justifying a moderate probability of a draw.
Stoke City vs Oxford United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Stoke City played against Oxford United in Championship (England). The game was played on February 25, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Stoke City has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Oxford United has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, with 0.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Stoke City scores 1.09 goals per game and allows 0.94. Oxford United scores 0.85 and allows 1.33. Games in this league average 2.60 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 36% of Stoke City's games and 52% of Oxford United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 39% and 48%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Stoke City has the higher season xG average, 1.26 to 1.25 per game. Stoke City takes 11.0 shots per game, while Oxford United takes 11.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Stoke City leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.61 goals per game after halftime. Oxford United leads at halftime in 24% and scores 0.27 after halftime.
When the teams score
Stoke City's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (8 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 2.60 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 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
Stoke City presents a distinct advantage as the host in this clash. They occupy 16th place in the table, while Oxford United is in 23rd position, fighting for survival. The hosts have a positive goal difference at home (+5), whereas the visitors record a deficit of -7 on the road. Stoke averages 1.31 goals at home with an xG of 1.37 and concedes only 1 goal, indicating a solid defense. Oxford United has poor efficiency on away trips (0.88 goals on average, xG 1.06) and concedes as many as 1.29 goals against an xG against of 1.88, showing defensive problems. The form of both teams is weak (0.4 points per game each in the last 5 matches), but Stoke wins 38% of matches at home, while Oxford triumphs in only 18% of cases on the road. Taking all statistics into account, Stoke City has a real chance for victory, though Oxford may put up resistance, justifying a moderate probability of a draw.
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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
| Stoke City | Oxford United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.26 |
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.
Stoke City is 50% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Stoke City · 0.4 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.
Stoke City is 28% better for: goals scored per game.
1.09 goals / game - Stoke City · 0.85 goals / game - Oxford United
Stoke City is 41% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.94 goals / game - Stoke City · 1.33 goals / game - Oxford United
Stoke City scores in 61% of games (20 of 33 meczów), while Oxford United keeps a clean sheet in 18% (6 of 33 meczów).
Oxford United scores in 55% of games (18 of 33 meczów), while Stoke City keeps a clean sheet in 36% (12 of 33 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 - Stoke City
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.
Stoke City is 30% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.42 pts / game - Stoke City · 1.09 pts / game - Oxford United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Stoke City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 36%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 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 24% of games and wins 18%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -4 |
* 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 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). 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
Stoke City
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
| Stoke City | Liga | Oxford United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.03 | 2.60 | ▼ 2.18 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 36% | 56% | ▼ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 39% | 51% | ▼ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 36% | 25% | ▼ 18% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 58% | 71% | ▲ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 78% | ▼ 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
Substitutes
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 Stoke City's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Oxford United. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Stoke City vs Oxford United?
The Championship match finished Stoke City 2:1 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 Stoke City vs Oxford United?
Stoke City score 1.09 goals per game on average and Oxford United 0.85. The Championship average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 36% of Stoke City's matches and 52% of Oxford United's.
What form are Stoke City and Oxford United in?
Over the last 5 games Stoke City have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Oxford United 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Stoke City vs Oxford United?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Stoke City vs Oxford United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.