Sheffield United vs Oxford United: match statistics
Sheffield United presents decisively better home form with 46% of matches won at home and an impressive average of 1.62 goals per match. The hosts possess significantly higher offensive statistics, generating an average of 5.23 shots on target and 16 attempts per match, with 56% possession dominance. Oxford United is fighting for survival (23rd place) and has poor away results – merely 21% wins, 36% of matches without scoring, and only 2.93 shots on target per match. Sheffield's positive home goal difference (+7) versus Oxford's negative away balance (-5) and the advantage in expected goals (1.8 xG vs 1.12 xG) suggest a clear advantage for the hosts. Although the recent form of both teams is unstable, Sheffield United should utilize the home advantage and secure three points.
Sheffield United vs Oxford United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Sheffield United played Oxford United in Championship (England). The match was played on 3 February 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Current form
Sheffield United: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Oxford United: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sheffield United scores 1.38 and concedes 1.45 goals per match. Oxford United scores 0.93 and concedes 1.31. League average: 2.59 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sheffield United 45%, Oxford United 55%. Over 2.5: Sheffield United 55%, Oxford United 48%. League level: BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Sheffield United has higher xG: 1.51 vs 1.31. Sheffield United: 13.3 shots per match, Oxford United: 12.4.
Match halves
Sheffield United: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.62. Oxford United: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.31.
Goals by minute
Sheffield United: 0-15 (9 goals). Oxford United: 16-30 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.59 goals per match, BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
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
Sheffield United presents decisively better home form with 46% of matches won at home and an impressive average of 1.62 goals per match. The hosts possess significantly higher offensive statistics, generating an average of 5.23 shots on target and 16 attempts per match, with 56% possession dominance. Oxford United is fighting for survival (23rd place) and has poor away results – merely 21% wins, 36% of matches without scoring, and only 2.93 shots on target per match. Sheffield's positive home goal difference (+7) versus Oxford's negative away balance (-5) and the advantage in expected goals (1.8 xG vs 1.12 xG) suggest a clear advantage for the hosts. Although the recent form of both teams is unstable, Sheffield United should utilize the home advantage and secure three points.
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
| Sheffield United | Oxford United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 28% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.27 |
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.
Sheffield United is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Sheffield United · 1 pts / match - 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.
Sheffield United is 48% better for: goals scored per match.
1.38 goals / match - Sheffield United · 0.93 goals / match - Oxford United
Oxford United is 11% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.45 goals / match - Sheffield United · 1.31 goals / match - Oxford United
Sheffield United scores in 66% of matches (19 of 29 matches), while Oxford United keeps a clean sheet in 14% (4 of 29 matches).
Oxford United scores in 59% of matches (17 of 29 matches), while Sheffield United keeps a clean sheet in 24% (7 of 29 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 - Sheffield United
Over / Under - Oxford United
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.
Sheffield United is 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.52 pts / match - Sheffield United · 1.14 pts / match - Oxford United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sheffield United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Oxford United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 21%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
* 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 0-15 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
Sheffield United
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* 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
| Sheffield United | Liga | Oxford United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.83 | 2.59 | ▼ 2.24 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 45% | 57% | ▼ 55% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 55% | 51% | ▼ 48% |
| Clean sheets | • 24% | 24% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 66% | 72% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 78% | ▼ 62% |
^ 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: Sheffield United 1 - 0 - 0 Oxford United. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Sheffield United vs Oxford United?
The Championship match finished Sheffield United 3:1 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 Sheffield United vs Oxford United?
Sheffield United score 1.38 goals per game on average and Oxford United 0.93. The Championship average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Sheffield United's matches and 55% of Oxford United's.
What form are Sheffield United and Oxford United in?
Over the last 5 games Sheffield United have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Oxford United 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sheffield United vs Oxford United?
The statistical background for Sheffield United vs Oxford United — 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.