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Oxford United v Coventry result

Full-time · Oxford United 2–3 Coventry

Championship · · The Kassam Stadium

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Oxford United 2–3 Coventry — Coventry won this Championship match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Coventry won 3–2 at The Kassam Stadium in the Championship on Saturday 1 March. Oxford United are winless in their last seven matches in all competitions. Coventry have won their last four matches in all competitions.

The goals

Coventry led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Coventry: Jack Rudoni (7’, assisted by Tatsuhiro Sakamoto), Ephron Mason-Clark (58’) and Tatsuhiro Sakamoto (71’, assisted by Jake Bidwell); Oxford United: Ole Romeny (53’, assisted by P. Płacheta) and Elliott Moore (62’, assisted by Tyler Goodrham).

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) agree with the result: Oxford United 1.09, Coventry 2.64, from 10 shots to 18 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

The bookings — Oxford United: Cameron Brannagan (41’), Ciaron Brown (45+4’) and Ole Romeny (57’); Coventry: Tatsuhiro Sakamoto (18’), Liam Kitching (87’) and Oliver Dovin (89’).

What it changes

Oxford United have scored 49 goals, the eighth-fewest of the 24 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 46 games, ranked per game). Oxford United have conceded 65 goals, the seventh-most of the 24 clubs.

Coventry have scored 66 goals, the sixth-most of the 24 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 48 games, ranked per game). Coventry have conceded 61 goals, the 12th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.

With five goals it was the highest-scoring match of round 35, across 12 matches. Coventry have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Tatsuhiro Sakamoto (Coventry) 7.7, Ephron Mason-Clark (Coventry) 6.8 and Tyler Goodrham (Oxford United) 6.5 led the match.

Head-to-head

Coventry are unbeaten in the last four meetings with Oxford United.

Next up

Oxford United next travel to Peterborough on 14 November 2026.

Coventry next host Crystal Palace on 21 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Oxford United: Peterborough v Oxford United, Saturday 14 November — the preview. Next for Coventry: Coventry v Crystal Palace, Saturday 21 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Oxford United 2–3 Coventry · Championship
  • Venue: The Kassam Stadium · Oxford, Oxfordshire
  • Referee: J. Simpson
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Oxford United 1 · draws 1 · Coventry 4 · 4 goals/game
  • Recent form: Oxford United 0W 2D 3L · Coventry 3W 0D 2L

Oxford United 2–3 Coventry (Championship): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 8 May 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

0.63 / 1.5
Goals
against 1 / 1.13 · 0 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
4.13 / 7
Corners
against 6.13 / 5.33 · 2 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 6 matches
2.75 / 5.33
Shots on target
against 4.13 / 3.83 · 0 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 6 matches
2.13 / 1.17
Cards
against 2.75 / 1.5 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 6 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 22 February 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 22 February 2025. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameOxford United for / againstLineCoventry for / against
Goals scored
0.63 for · 1 against n 8
2.5standard
1.5 for · 1.13 against n 8
Corners won
4.13 for · 6.13 against n 8
9.5standard
7 for · 5.33 against n 6
Shots
11.25 for · 12.5 against n 8
19.5standard
13.33 for · 10.33 against n 6
Shots on target
2.75 for · 4.13 against n 8
8.5standard
5.33 for · 3.83 against n 6
Fouls committed
9.38 for · 12 against n 8
21.5standard
9.67 for · 10.83 against n 6
Cards shown
2.13 for · 2.75 against n 8
3.5standard
1.17 for · 1.5 against n 6

Oxford United

Oxford United Defensive

Oxford United — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Oxford United before kick-off, to 22 February 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
C. Brown n 890
0.53/1
0.95/2
B. Thomas
J. Cumming n 890
00/0
0.11/0
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W. Vaulks n 873.8
0.94/2
0.94/2
J. Eccles
M. Harris n 856.3
1.24/2
0.63/0
—
T. Goodrham n 860.5
1.14/2
2.25/4
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Oxford United — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Oxford United before kick-off, to 22 February 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
C. Brown n 890
0.53/1
J. Cumming n 890
00/0
W. Vaulks n 873.8
1.76/4
M. Harris n 856.3
1.44/1
T. Goodrham n 860.5
1.56/2
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Oxford United Attacking

Oxford United — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Oxford United before kick-off, to 22 February 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
C. Brown n 890
0.64/1
0.32/0
J. Cumming n 890
00/0
00/0
W. Vaulks n 873.8
0.21/0
00/0
M. Harris n 856.3
0.41/1
0.41/1
T. Goodrham n 860.5
0.21/0
0.21/0
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Oxford United — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Oxford United before kick-off, to 22 February 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
C. Brown n 890
0.11/0
00/0
J. Cumming n 890
00/0
00/0
W. Vaulks n 873.8
00/0
0.21/0
M. Harris n 856.3
00/0
00/0
T. Goodrham n 860.5
00/0
0.21/0
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Coventry

Coventry Defensive

Coventry — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Coventry before kick-off, to 22 February 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
M. van Ewijk n 890
0.96/1
0.32/0
—
J. Rudoni n 882
15/1
2.17/5
—
B. Thomas n 882.6
0.43/0
0.73/1
C. Brown
J. Eccles n 852.1
1.34/2
0.93/1
W. Vaulks
B. Thomas-Asante n 862.6
0.42/0
0.52/1
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Coventry — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Coventry before kick-off, to 22 February 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
M. van Ewijk n 890
2.58/8
J. Rudoni n 882
1.97/4
B. Thomas n 882.6
15/2
J. Eccles n 852.1
1.14/1
B. Thomas-Asante n 862.6
1.15/1
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Coventry Attacking

Coventry — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Coventry before kick-off, to 22 February 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
M. van Ewijk n 890
0.31/1
00/0
J. Rudoni n 882
1.88/4
15/2
B. Thomas n 882.6
0.74/1
0.43/0
J. Eccles n 852.1
1.13/2
0.63/0
B. Thomas-Asante n 862.6
1.34/3
0.73/1
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Coventry — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Coventry before kick-off, to 22 February 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
M. van Ewijk n 890
00/0
00/0
J. Rudoni n 882
0.11/0
0.54/0
B. Thomas n 882.6
0.32/0
00/0
J. Eccles n 852.1
00/0
00/0
B. Thomas-Asante n 862.6
0.53/0
0.21/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
Oxford UnitedCoventry
49%Possession51%
1.09Expected goals (xG)2.64
10Shots18
4Shots on target6
4Shots off target5
2Blocked shots7
8Shots inside the box16
3Corners11
3Offsides2
14Fouls10
3Yellow cards3
0Red cards0
3Saves2
343Passes351
76%Pass accuracy79%

Oxford United Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
J. Cumming9000000006.5
E. Moore9010110007.3
M. Helik9000310206.9
C. Brown90000000Y6.9
C. Brannagan90000012Y6.7
T. Goodrham9001103206.9
O. Romeny89103200Y6.9
P. Kioso8200000006
M. Harris8200000006.2
W. Vaulks7400001207.3
P. Płacheta7401003007
S. Mills sub1600000206.9
Alex Matos sub1600000006.3
H. ter Avest sub800000006.5
M. Phillips sub800000006.5
S. Dembélé sub10000000–

Coventry Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
O. Dovin90000000Y6.6
B. Thomas9000200107.5
Liam Kitching90000002Y6.9
J. Bidwell9001101207
M. van Ewijk9000003106.9
M. Grimes9000000006.5
T. Sakamoto90111110Y8.2
J. Eccles8900212007.2
E. Mason-Clark8910320107.9
E. Simms7400110006.3
J. Rudoni4510112007.2
B. Sheaf sub4500002107.2
H. Wright sub1600000006.2
J. Allen sub10000000–
J. Paterson sub10000000–

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Oxford United v Coventry — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
Oxford UnitedDLDLL
Last 5: 0W 2D 3L · 0.2 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
CoventryLLWWW
Last 5: 3W 0D 2L · 1.2 scored / 1.6 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Oxford United 1 · 1 draw · Coventry 4 · 4 goals/game
  • 2024-08-27 Coventry 1–0 Oxford United
  • 2024-08-16 Coventry 3–2 Oxford United
  • 2024-01-06 Coventry 6–2 Oxford United
  • 2019-08-31 Oxford United 3–3 Coventry
  • 2019-03-23 Coventry 0–1 Oxford United
  • 2018-09-09 Oxford United 1–2 Coventry
League standing · 2024/25
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
Oxford United#17 pos53 pts46 pl-16 GD
Coventry#5 pos69 pts46 pl+6 GD
Goals per game
Oxford United scored1.07
Coventry scored1.39
Oxford United conceded1.41
Coventry conceded1.26

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Oxford United and Coventry?
In their last 6 meetings, Oxford United won 1, Coventry won 4 and there was 1 draw, averaging 4 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Oxford United and Coventry?
Recent form — Oxford United 0W 2D 3L; Coventry 3W 0D 2L.

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