Oxford United vs Norwich City: match statistics
Norwich City presents significantly better form in the last five matches, earning 2.4 points per match and winning four of five fixtures, while Oxford United has only 1 point per match and just one victory. The hosts are in 23rd place in the table with a very poor home record (20% wins, 40% losses), while Norwich occupies 18th position and has a positive goal difference on the road (+1). Oxford has serious offensive problems, failing to score in 47% of home matches and averaging only 0.87 goals per match, whereas Norwich records 1.44 goals per away match with a shooting efficiency of 13%. Additionally, Norwich has scored 11 goals in the last five matches, conceding only 3, which demonstrates their current advantage in both phases of the game. Considering all these factors, Norwich City is the clear favorite for this meeting.
Oxford United vs Norwich City: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Oxford United played Norwich City in Championship (England). The match was played on 10 February 2026. Final score: 0:3.
Current form
Oxford United: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Norwich City: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Oxford United scores 0.90 and concedes 1.32 goals per match. Norwich City scores 1.26 and concedes 1.35. League average: 2.56 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Oxford United 55%, Norwich City 65%. Over 2.5: Oxford United 48%, Norwich City 48%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Norwich City has higher xG: 1.33 vs 1.27. Oxford United: 11.9 shots per match, Norwich City: 11.9.
Match halves
Oxford United: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.29. Norwich City: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.71.
Goals by minute
Oxford United: 16-30 (7 goals). Norwich City: 61-75 (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.56 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
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
Norwich City presents significantly better form in the last five matches, earning 2.4 points per match and winning four of five fixtures, while Oxford United has only 1 point per match and just one victory. The hosts are in 23rd place in the table with a very poor home record (20% wins, 40% losses), while Norwich occupies 18th position and has a positive goal difference on the road (+1). Oxford has serious offensive problems, failing to score in 47% of home matches and averaging only 0.87 goals per match, whereas Norwich records 1.44 goals per away match with a shooting efficiency of 13%. Additionally, Norwich has scored 11 goals in the last five matches, conceding only 3, which demonstrates their current advantage in both phases of the game. Considering all these factors, Norwich City is the clear favorite for this meeting.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Oxford United | Norwich City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.33 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Norwich City is 140% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Oxford United · 2.4 pts / match - Norwich City
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.
Norwich City is 40% better for: goals scored per match.
0.9 goals / match - Oxford United · 1.26 goals / match - Norwich City
Oxford United scores in 58% of matches (18 of 31 matches), while Norwich City keeps a clean sheet in 13% (4 of 31 matches).
Norwich City scores in 77% of matches (24 of 31 matches), while Oxford United keeps a clean sheet in 16% (5 of 31 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Oxford United
Over / Under - Norwich City
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Norwich City is 19% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.13 pts / match - Oxford United · 1.35 pts / match - Norwich City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Oxford United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 19%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Norwich City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 32%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +9 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Oxford United
Norwich City
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Oxford United | Liga | Norwich City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.23 | 2.56 | • 2.61 |
| Both teams scored | • 55% | 56% | ▲ 65% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 48% | 50% | ▼ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 16% | 25% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 77% | 71% | ▼ 58% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 61% | 78% | ▲ 90% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: Oxford United 0 - 1 - 0 Norwich City. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Oxford United vs Norwich City?
The Championship match finished Oxford United 0:3 Norwich City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Oxford United vs Norwich City?
Oxford United score 0.90 goals per game on average and Norwich City 1.26. The Championship average is 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 55% of Oxford United's matches and 65% of Norwich City's.
What form are Oxford United and Norwich City in?
Over the last 5 games Oxford United have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Norwich City 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Oxford United vs Norwich City?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Oxford United vs Norwich City: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.