England - Championship13/12/2025, 12:30Data current as of 13 September 2026

Oxford United vs Preston North End: match statistics

Oxford United

1 : 2half-time 0:1

Preston North End

130%(2.51)

X30%(3.12)

240%(2.85)

BTTS Over/Under HT/FT

Pick: 2Won

Pick score:34.74

Value:14.00%

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Oxford United vs Preston North End: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Oxford United played Preston North End in Championship (England). The match was played on 13 December 2025. Final score: 1:2.

Current form

Oxford United: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. Preston North End: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match.

Goal statistics

Oxford United scores 1.05 and concedes 1.40 goals per match. Preston North End scores 1.35 and concedes 1.05. League average: 2.64 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Oxford United 60%, Preston North End 65%. Over 2.5: Oxford United 50%, Preston North End 40%. League level: BTTS 59%, Over 2.5 51%.

xG, shots and style

Oxford United has higher xG: 1.34 vs 1.30. Oxford United: 12.6 shots per match, Preston North End: 11.3.

Match halves

Oxford United: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.30. Preston North End: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.70.

Goals by minute

Oxford United: 16-30 (6 goals). Preston North End: 76-90+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

Championship: 2.64 goals per match, BTTS 59%, Over 2.5 51%.

Head-to-head

No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.

Half-by-half

0 : 1

1st half

1 : 1

2nd half

Match statistics

54Possession (%)46

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

24Shots8

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

8Shots on target2

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

2.35xG0.84

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

9Corners9

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

40Dangerous attacks26

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

10Fouls9

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

1Cards2

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

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.

0.95Points per match1.6

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

1.05Goals scored / match1.35

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

1.4Goals conceded / match1.05

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

1.34xG for1.3

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

43%Average possession45%

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

3.65Shots on target / match3.75

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

10%Clean sheets25%

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

60%Both teams scored65%

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

Team stats— who is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

12.55Shots per match11.3

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

3.65Shots on target3.75

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

8.4%Shot conversion11.9%

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

43%Possession45%

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

1.34xG for1.3

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

1.62xG against1.45

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

Shooting quality

Oxford United: BalancedPreston North End: Balanced

	Oxford United	Preston North End
Accuracy (shots on target)	29%	33%
Chance quality (xG per shot)	0.11	0.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)	0.29	0.36

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.

Oxford United

DDWLD

Season result split

20% W35% D45% L

Season (W-D-L)

4-7-9

0.95 pts / match · goal difference -7

Last 5 (W-D-L)

1-3-1

1.20 pts / match

Record at home (W-D-L)

2-4-3

Last 5 at home

2-2-1

WDLDW

Last 5 matches - averages

Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 1.2xG: 1.16Opponent xG: 1.79BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 20%

Preston North End

LDWDD

Season result split

40% W40% D20% L

Season (W-D-L)

8-8-4

1.60 pts / match · goal difference +6

Last 5 (W-D-L)

1-3-1

1.20 pts / match

Record away (W-D-L)

3-4-2

Last 5 away

2-2-1

LWDDW

Last 5 matches - averages

Goals scored: 1.4Goals conceded: 1.4xG: 1.38Opponent xG: 1.70BTTS: 100%Over 2.5: 40%

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 29% better for: goals scored per match.

1.05 goals / match - Oxford United · 1.35 goals / match - Preston North End

Preston North End is 33% better for: goals conceded per match.

1.4 goals / match - Oxford United · 1.05 goals / match - Preston North End

Oxford United scoring profile: strong

Oxford United scores in 65% of matches (13 of 20 matches), while Preston North End keeps a clean sheet in 25% (5 of 20 matches).

Preston North End scoring profile: very strong

Preston North End scores in 85% of matches (17 of 20 matches), while Oxford United keeps a clean sheet in 10% (2 of 20 matches).

21Goals scored (season)27

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

28Goals conceded (season)21

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

2.45Average goals in match2.4

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

5Goals scored (last 5)7

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

6Goals conceded (last 5)7

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

Oxford United

10%

Clean sheets2 of 20 matches

35%

No goal7 of 20 matches

Preston North End

25%

Clean sheets5 of 20 matches

15%

No goal3 of 20 matches

How often they score at least...

65%1 goal85%

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

35%2 goals40%

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

5%3 goals10%

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

0%4 goals0%

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

How often they concede at least...

90%1 goal75%

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

40%2 goals30%

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

10%3 goals0%

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

0%4 goals0%

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

* 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.

60%

Oxford United - BTTS12 of 20 matches

65%

Preston North End - BTTS13 of 20 matches

59%

League average

Goal patterns

25%BTTS at half-time25%

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

5%BTTS in both halves0%

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

20%Scored in both halves30%

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

BTTS and goal count

45%Min. 3 goals and BTTS40%

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

5%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

80%BTTS - last 5100%

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

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)

95%Min. 1 goal (Over 0.5)95%

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

70%Min. 2 goals (Over 1.5)75%

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

50%Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)40%

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

25%Min. 4 goals (Over 3.5)20%

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

5%Min. 5 goals (Over 4.5)10%

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

Over / Under - Oxford United

Line 0.5 (min. 1 goal)

Over 95%Under 5%

Line 1.5 (min. 2 goals)

Over 70%Under 30%

Line 2.5 (min. 3 goals)

Over 50%Under 50%

Line 3.5 (min. 4 goals)

Over 25%Under 75%

Line 4.5 (min. 5 goals)

Over 5%Under 95%

Over / Under - Preston North End

Line 0.5 (min. 1 goal)

Over 95%Under 5%

Line 1.5 (min. 2 goals)

Over 75%Under 25%

Line 2.5 (min. 3 goals)

Over 40%Under 60%

Line 3.5 (min. 4 goals)

Over 20%Under 80%

Line 4.5 (min. 5 goals)

Over 10%Under 90%

1st half

85%Min. 1 goal before half-time85%

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

45%Min. 2 goals before half-time30%

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

20%Min. 3 goals before half-time10%

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

2nd half

65%Min. 1 goal after half-time65%

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

20%Min. 2 goals after half-time45%

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

5%Min. 3 goals after half-time5%

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

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.

Oxford United - half-time state

35% leading25% draw40% trailing

Preston North End - half-time state

35% leading30% draw35% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.3Points per match (1st half)1.35

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

0.75Goals scored (1st half)0.65

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

0.8Goals conceded (1st half)0.6

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

1.55Average goals (1st half)1.25

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

45%Clean sheet before half-time50%

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

45%No goal before half-time40%

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

After half-time (2nd half)

0.8Points per match (2nd half)1.45

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

0.3Goals scored (2nd half)0.7

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

0.6Goals conceded (2nd half)0.45

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

0.9Average goals (2nd half)1.15

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

45%Clean sheet after half-time65%

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

70%No goal after half-time45%

Oxford UnitedPreston North End

Oxford United - second-half results

10% W50% D40% L

Half-time points

Half-time goals

-1

Goal difference (1st half)

Second-half points

-6

Goal difference (2nd half)

1.30

PPG before half-time

Lead holding57%

Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 20%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.

Defence after half-time-0.2

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Preston North End - second-half results

30% W55% D15% L

Half-time points

Half-time goals

Goal difference (1st half)

Second-half points

Goal difference (2nd half)

1.35

PPG before half-time

Lead holding114%

Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 40%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time-0.1

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Oxford United - last 5 matches by half
	1st half	2nd half
Points per match	1.80	1.00
Goals scored / match	0.6	0.4
Goals conceded / match	0.6	0.6
Average goals in match	1.2	1.0
1 goal	100%	80%
2 goals	20%	20%
3 goals	0%	0%
Clean sheet	60%	40%
No goal	40%	60%
Goal difference	0	-1

Half-time: 60% leading - 0% draw - 40% trailing

2nd half: 20% won - 40% draw - 40% lost

BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 3

Preston North End - last 5 matches by half
	1st half	2nd half
Points per match	0.60	1.60
Goals scored / match	0.6	0.8
Goals conceded / match	1.0	0.4
Average goals in match	1.6	1.2
1 goal	80%	80%
2 goals	60%	40%
3 goals	20%	0%
Clean sheet	20%	60%
No goal	40%	40%
Goal difference	-2	+2

Half-time: 0% leading - 60% draw - 40% trailing

2nd half: 40% won - 40% draw - 20% lost

BTTS at half-time (last 5): 60% - Half-time goals total: 3

* 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.

Oxford United

ScoredConceded

0-15

16-30

31-45

46-60

61-75

76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.

Preston North End

ScoredConceded

0-15

16-30

31-45

46-60

61-75

76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

2.42

Estimated goals

attack vs opponent defence

1.1 : 1.4

Estimated goal split

home : away

92%

Pace vs league

100% = league average

63%

Both teams scored (BTTS)

average from both teams' seasons

-100%

Derby effect

H2H goals vs typical matches

55%

BTTS estimate

from both teams' scoring frequency

0:0 risk

about 1 in 20 matches

0-1

Most common goal range

attack vs defence on both sides

Oxford United

Net xG balance

Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.

-0.28

Results compared with xG

Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.

-0.07

Points compared with goal balance

Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.

-2.6 pts

Finishing efficiency

Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.

-0.29

Defensive efficiency

Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.

+0.22

Attack vs league

How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.

74%

Defence vs league

How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.

114%

Form trend

Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.

+0.25

Stronger second half?

How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.

-0.5

Late goals

19% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 19% come in the first quarter-hour.

19%

Preston North End

Net xG balance

Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.

-0.15

Results compared with xG

Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.

+0.45

Points compared with goal balance

Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.

-5.4 pts

Finishing efficiency

Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.

+0.05

Defensive efficiency

Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.

+0.40

Attack vs league

How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.

110%

Defence vs league

How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.

74%

Form trend

Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.

-0.40

Stronger second half?

How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.

+0.0

Late goals

30% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 26% come in the first quarter-hour.

30%

* 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	Preston North End
Average goals in match	▼ 2.45	2.64	▼ 2.40
Both teams scored	• 60%	59%	▲ 65%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)	• 50%	51%	▼ 40%
Clean sheets	▼ 10%	23%	▲ 25%
Goal before half-time	▲ 85%	74%	▲ 85%
Goal after half-time	▼ 65%	77%	▼ 65%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.64

Average goals per match

59%

Both teams scored

51%

Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)

23%

Clean sheets

1.41

Home goals / match

1.23

Away goals / match

+15%

Home attack advantage

+13%

Home defence advantage

+11%

Total home advantage

Goals in 1st half (whole league)

74%

1 goal

32%

2 goals

14%

3 goals

4 goals

Goals in 2nd half (whole league)

77%

1 goal

42%

2 goals

15%

3 goals

4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Home team

Starting lineup

1Jamie Cumming 3Ciaron Brown 4William Robert Vaulks🟨 1 6Michal Helik 11Ole ter Haar Romenyoff 64'14Brian De Keersmaecker⚽ 1 16Nik PrelecA 1 · off 77'22Gregory Leighoff 89'24Hidde ter Avestoff 46'27Will Lankshearoff 77'29Ben Davies

Substitutes

2Sam Longon 1'9Mark Thomas Harrison 77'12Luke Harrison 1'17Stanley Millson 46'19Tyler Goodhramon 64'20Tom Bradshawon 77'

21Matt Ingramon 1'

26Jack Currieon 89'50Filip Yavorov Krastevon 1'

Away team

Starting lineup

1Daniel Lønne Iversen 2Pol Valentín Sancho 4Benjamin Whiteman🟨 1 5Harrison Armegangoff 85'9Daniel Jebbison⚽ 1 · 🟨 1 · off 78'14Jordan Storey⚽ 1 16Andrew Hughes 17Lewis Norman Dobbinoff 68'21Alfie DevineA 1 · off 68'26Thierr SmallA 1 · off 68'42Odeluga Offiah

Substitutes

3Andrija Vukčevićon 68'7Will Keaneon 1'10Mads Frøkjær-Jensenon 78'12Jack Waltonon 1'15Jordan Thompsonon 68'22Stefán Teitur Þórðarsonon 85'24Michael John Smithon 68'

36Ed Nolanon 1'

44Brad Pottson 1'

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

26'
Preston North EndGoalJordan StoreyAssist: Thierr Small
43'
Oxford UnitedYellow cardWilliam Robert Vaulks
46'
Oxford UnitedSubstitutionOn: Stanley MillsOff: Hidde ter Avest
49'
Preston North EndGoalDaniel JebbisonAssist: Alfie Devine
53'
Oxford UnitedGoalBrian De KeersmaeckerAssist: Nik Prelec
64'
Oxford UnitedSubstitutionOn: Tyler GoodhramOff: Ole ter Haar Romeny
78'
Preston North EndYellow cardDaniel Jebbison
78'
Preston North EndSubstitutionOn: Mads Frøkjær-JensenOff: Daniel Jebbison
85'
Preston North EndSubstitutionOn: Stefán Teitur ÞórðarsonOff: Harrison Armegang
89'
Oxford UnitedSubstitutionOn: Jack CurrieOff: Gregory Leigh
90'
Preston North EndYellow cardBenjamin Whiteman

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

RefereeJames Linington Home managerGary Rowett Away managerPaul Heckingbottom

Referee context

See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.

James LiningtonMatches officiated: 17

3.47Cards per match

0Penalties per match

1 / X / 265%Home wins12%Draws24%Away wins

FAQ

What was the result of Oxford United vs Preston North End?

The Championship match finished Oxford United 1:2 Preston North End. 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 Preston North End?

Oxford United score 1.05 goals per game on average and Preston North End 1.35. The Championship average is 2.64 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Oxford United's matches and 65% of Preston North End's.

What form are Oxford United and Preston North End in?

Over the last 5 games Oxford United have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Preston North End 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Oxford United vs Preston North End?

The statistical background for Oxford United vs Preston North End — 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.