Oxford United vs West Bromwich Albion: match statistics
This match shapes up to be a very tightly contested clash between two teams at the bottom of the table, sitting in 23rd and 22nd place respectively. Oxford United is in disastrous form with just 0.4 points per game in their last five outings and zero wins, though they perform slightly better at their own stadium with a 19% win rate and 38% draw rate. West Bromwich Albion is also in crisis, earning only 0.6 points per game in their last five matches, and their away record is alarming—71% losses and only 18% wins. Both teams possess similar scoring metrics (approximately 0.8 goals per game) and xG, suggesting little advantage for either side. Given the poor form of both squads, Oxford's high draw percentage at home (38%), and the fact that both often struggle to score, a draw appears the most likely outcome.
Oxford United vs West Bromwich Albion: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Oxford United played West Bromwich Albion in Championship (England). The match was played on 28 February 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Oxford United: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match. West Bromwich Albion: 0-3-2, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Oxford United scores 0.85 and concedes 1.35 goals per match. West Bromwich Albion scores 0.97 and concedes 1.47. League average: 2.60 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Oxford United 53%, West Bromwich Albion 53%. Over 2.5: Oxford United 50%, West Bromwich Albion 47%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
West Bromwich Albion has higher xG: 1.43 vs 1.25. Oxford United: 11.7 shots per match, West Bromwich Albion: 13.3.
Match halves
Oxford United: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.26. West Bromwich Albion: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.56.
Goals by minute
Oxford United: 16-30 (7 goals). West Bromwich Albion: 76-90+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.60 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, 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
This match shapes up to be a very tightly contested clash between two teams at the bottom of the table, sitting in 23rd and 22nd place respectively. Oxford United is in disastrous form with just 0.4 points per game in their last five outings and zero wins, though they perform slightly better at their own stadium with a 19% win rate and 38% draw rate. West Bromwich Albion is also in crisis, earning only 0.6 points per game in their last five matches, and their away record is alarming—71% losses and only 18% wins. Both teams possess similar scoring metrics (approximately 0.8 goals per game) and xG, suggesting little advantage for either side. Given the poor form of both squads, Oxford's high draw percentage at home (38%), and the fact that both often struggle to score, a draw appears the most likely outcome.
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 | West Bromwich Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.25 |
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.
West Bromwich Albion is 50% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / match - Oxford United · 0.6 pts / match - West Bromwich Albion
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.
West Bromwich Albion is 14% better for: goals scored per match.
0.85 goals / match - Oxford United · 0.97 goals / match - West Bromwich Albion
Oxford United is 9% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.35 goals / match - Oxford United · 1.47 goals / match - West Bromwich Albion
Oxford United scores in 56% of matches (19 of 34 matches), while West Bromwich Albion keeps a clean sheet in 21% (7 of 34 matches).
West Bromwich Albion scores in 65% of matches (22 of 34 matches), while Oxford United keeps a clean sheet in 18% (6 of 34 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 - West Bromwich Albion
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.
West Bromwich Albion is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.09 pts / match - Oxford United · 1.18 pts / match - West Bromwich Albion
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Oxford United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 18%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
West Bromwich Albion - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 26%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -2 |
* 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 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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
West Bromwich Albion
* 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 | West Bromwich Albion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.21 | 2.60 | ▼ 2.44 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 53% | 56% | ▼ 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 50% | 51% | ▼ 47% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 18% | 25% | ▼ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 76% | 71% | ▲ 74% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 62% | 78% | ▼ 76% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Oxford United 0 - 0 - 1 West Bromwich Albion. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Oxford United vs West Bromwich Albion?
The Championship match finished Oxford United 2:1 West Bromwich Albion. 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 West Bromwich Albion?
Oxford United score 0.85 goals per game on average and West Bromwich Albion 0.97. The Championship average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Oxford United's matches and 53% of West Bromwich Albion's.
What form are Oxford United and West Bromwich Albion in?
Over the last 5 games Oxford United have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and West Bromwich Albion 0-3-2 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Oxford United vs West Bromwich Albion?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.