Oxford United v Middlesbrough result

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Oxford United 1–1 Middlesbrough — this Championship match was drawn.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Oxford United and Middlesbrough drew 1–1 in the Championship on Saturday 22 November. Expected goals (xG) tell a different story: Middlesbrough out-shot Oxford United 19 to 9 and created the better chances, 1.06 xG to 0.53 (the provider’s expected goals for this match). Context.

The goals

Oxford United led 1–0 at half-time and were pegged back. The goals — Oxford United: Luke Harris (28’, assisted by Jack Currie); Middlesbrough: Morgan Whittaker (54’, assisted by Callum Brittain).

Discipline

Ben Toner, England showed five yellow cards — against 3.5 yellows a game across the last 8 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Oxford United: Luke Harris (15’), B. De Keersmaecker (40’) and Mark Harris (83’); Middlesbrough: Alan Browne (34’) and K. Sène (87’).

What it changes

Oxford United are winless in their last four matches in all competitions. Middlesbrough are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough) 8.4, Callum Brittain (Middlesbrough) 7.5 and Luke Harris (Oxford United) 7.1 led the match.

Next up

Oxford United next host Wigan on 20 October 2026.

Middlesbrough next travel to Bolton on 23 October 2026.

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

Next for Oxford United: Oxford United v Wigan, Tuesday 20 October — the preview. Next for Middlesbrough: Bolton v Middlesbrough, Friday 23 October — the preview.

The numbers

  • Result: Oxford United 1–1 Middlesbrough · Championship
  • Referee: Ben Toner, England
  • Head-to-head (last 2): Oxford United 0 · draws 0 · Middlesbrough 2 · 5.5 goals/game
  • Recent form: Oxford United 1W 1D 3L · Middlesbrough 2W 2D 1L

Oxford United 1–1 Middlesbrough (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 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key stats

0.88 / 0.88
Goals
against 1.38 / 1 · 4 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
4.25 / 5.38
Corners
against 8.75 / 4.75 · 4 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
3.63 / 4.13
Shots on target
against 4.88 / 3.38 · 3 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
1.38 / 1.38
Cards
against 1.88 / 2.5 · 2 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches
3.5 yellows
Referee · Ben Toner, England
1.88 home / 1.63 away
over 8 matches

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

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 8 November 2025. 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 / againstLineMiddlesbrough for / against
Goals scored
0.88 for · 1.38 against n 8
2.5standard
0.88 for · 1 against n 8
Corners won
4.25 for · 8.75 against n 8
9.5standard
5.38 for · 4.75 against n 8
Shots
12.38 for · 15.63 against n 8
19.5standard
13.88 for · 10.88 against n 8
Shots on target
3.63 for · 4.88 against n 8
8.5standard
4.13 for · 3.38 against n 8
Fouls committed
9.88 for · 10 against n 8
21.5standard
8.63 for · 12.88 against n 8
Cards shown
1.38 for · 1.88 against n 8
3.5standard
1.38 for · 2.5 against n 8

Referee: Ben Toner, England — 3.5 yellow cards a game, 0.38 red cards, 23.38 fouls over 8 matches (1.88 to the home side, 1.63 to the away side).

Oxford United
Oxford United — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 8 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
W. Lankshear n 870.5
2.48/5
1.15/1
—
T. Bradshaw n 831.5
2.13/2
00/0
—
L. Harris n 816.3
2.12/1
1.41/1
—
J. Currie n 876.3
1.66/4
15/1
A. Jones
B. Spencer n 870.8
1.66/2
0.83/2
—
Oxford United — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 8 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
P. Płacheta n 835.8
3.87/3
0.92/1
M. Harris n 828.3
24/1
0.82/0
S. Mills n 848.6
1.94/2
0.93/1
C. Brannagan n 885.4
1.67/3
0.94/2
L. Sibley n 841.4
1.44/1
0.51/1
Oxford United — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 8 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
P. Płacheta n 835.8
0.31/0
0.31/0
C. Brannagan n 885.4
0.32/0
0.11/0
S. Mills n 848.6
0.21/0
0.21/0
T. Bradshaw n 831.5
00/0
0.41/0
W. Lankshear n 870.5
0.32/0
00/0
Oxford United — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 8 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
J. Currie n 876.3
3.88/7
B. Spencer n 870.8
2.76/5
W. Vaulks n 849.4
2.55/3
F. Krastev n 866.9
2.47/3
L. Sibley n 841.4
2.42/2
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 8 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
D. Strelec n 858.6
1.54/2
0.42/0
—
A. Kanté n 851.6
1.56/1
1.13/1
—
R. McGree n 840
1.44/1
1.13/1
—
A. Morris n 859.9
1.36/1
3.66/4
—
A. Jones n 887.5
1.26/2
0.11/0
J. Currie
Middlesbrough — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 8 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
H. Hackney n 884.3
2.17/4
0.95/2
M. Whittaker n 854.8
2.15/3
0.62/1
R. McGree n 840
26/1
0.83/0
S. Hansen n 843.8
1.53/2
0.52/0
T. Conway n 877.5
1.24/2
0.74/1
Middlesbrough — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 8 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
C. Brittain n 886.6
00/0
0.43/0
M. Whittaker n 854.8
0.42/0
00/0
H. Hackney n 884.3
0.32/0
00/0
S. Hansen n 843.8
0.31/0
00/0
D. Fry n 871.8
0.21/0
00/0
Middlesbrough — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 8 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
A. Morris n 859.9
2.86/5
A. Kanté n 851.6
2.86/4
A. Browne n 867.9
2.37/4
H. Hackney n 884.3
2.17/5
K. Sène n 832.3
2.14/2

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Match statistics & details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
Oxford UnitedMiddlesbrough
30%Possession70%
0.53Expected goals (xG)1.06
9Shots19
2Shots on target3
4Shots off target7
3Blocked shots9
3Shots inside the box11
1Corners8
2Offsides2
16Fouls12
3Yellow cards2
0Red cards0
2Saves1
259Passes578
68%Pass accuracy84%

Oxford United player stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
J. Cumming9000000007.2
S. Long9000000306.7
M. Helik9000000006.2
C. Brown9000000006.9
J. Currie9001001106.9
B. De Keersmaecker90000006Y6.9
W. Lankshear7700001106.3
P. Płacheta6300100106
L. Harris63101124Y8
T. Goodrham6300000106.2
C. Brannagan4200100006.6
W. Vaulks sub4800102006.3
F. Krastev sub2700211006.6
S. Mills sub2700001106.7
M. Harris sub27000000Y6.5
O. Romeny sub1300000006.7

Middlesbrough player stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
S. Brynn9000000006.2
C. Brittain9001113107
L. Ayling9000000006.9
A. Jones9000000106.9
A. Browne90001031Y6.5
M. Whittaker9010422307.6
H. Hackney9000100106.9
T. Conway9000000006.6
A. Morris6200201107.2
D. Burgzorg6200004006.5
M. Targett4500100006.2
S. Silvera sub4500000407.2
R. McGree sub2800001006.5
K. Sène sub28000000Y6.5

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 Middlesbrough — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
Oxford UnitedLWDLL
Last 5: 1W 1D 3L · 1 scored / 1.8 conceded per game
MiddlesbroughWDLDW
Last 5: 2W 2D 1L · 1 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 2
Oxford United 0 · 0 draws · Middlesbrough 2 · 5.5 goals/game
  • 2025-03-29 Middlesbrough 2–1 Oxford United
  • 2024-11-23 Oxford United 2–6 Middlesbrough
League standing · 2025/26
Oxford United#22 pos47 pts46 pl-14 GD
Middlesbrough#5 pos80 pts46 pl+25 GD
Goals per game
Oxford United scored0.98
Middlesbrough scored1.57
Oxford United conceded1.28
Middlesbrough conceded1.02

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head record between Oxford United and Middlesbrough?
In their last 2 meetings, Oxford United won 0, Middlesbrough won 2 and there were 0 draws, averaging 5.5 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Oxford United and Middlesbrough?
Recent form — Oxford United 1W 1D 3L; Middlesbrough 2W 2D 1L.

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