Victory alone will please the Oxford United regulars in this The Kassam Stadium duel with Morecambe, seeing as they have a robust lead on the opposition in the League One standings.
- Oxford United have the most scored goals in the first half (15) in League One
- Morecambe have the most conceded goals in the second half (17) in League One
Only a few days to rest for the team playing at home, as they performed in a EFL Trophy fixture only four days earlier. This match was also played here at The Kassam Stadium. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Morecambe have had more rest.
Oxford United form and stats
Oxford United have performed here at The Kassam Stadium this season with 5 wins from 8 League One matches. Some points have been lost, as they have drawn 2 games and lost 1.
Oxford United's previous game was a EFL Trophy match also played at home, ending 3-2 versus Tottenham U21. The home side are looking to build on that result.
In the preceding match a 3-1 victory visiting Burton Albion.A decent goal production from Oxford in their home games so far, with 15 goals from 8 league matches. It's worth mentioning that 8 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. From these home matches, Oxford United have conceded only 7 goals. It's worth mentioning that 4 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.
Morecambe form and stats
There's been little loot from Morecambe's travels as they have only collected 4 points from 7 away games in the League One. Morecambe only have 1 win to counter their 5 defeats and 1 draw. Three consecutive losses in away matches means Morecambe are growing more and more desperate for a good performance on the road.
There were no winners in Morecambe's previous match, a League One home game that ended 1-1 vs Plymouth Argyle (placed 1st). Anthony O'Connor, who plays in defense, got the "man of the match" on his team with the rating 8.43. O'Connor won 7 of 9 duels.
Preceding that game, the 1-3 loss visiting Cheltenham Town's place.After this away game Morecambe return home for a League One game against Cambridge United. That game is only three sleeps after this.
Morecambe are not goal shy away from home in the league, finding the net 12 times in 7 away games so far. It's worth mentioning that 6 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. Morecambe have conceded 16 goals in these games. It's worth mentioning that 10 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 away matches.
Head 2 Head
Head-2-head stats last ten meetings: two - six - two (Oxford wins - draws - Morecambe wins). As for goals, three matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), seven had two or less.Top Goalscorers
  C. Stockton 10 goals |   J. Henry 6 goals | M. Taylor 5 goals |
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| Oxford United | Morecambe | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 14 | 8 | 4 | Played | P | 2 | 7 | 14 |
| 7 | 5 | 3 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 23 | 15 | 6 | Scored | S | 5 | 12 | 24 |
| 16 | 7 | 2 | Conceded | C | 7 | 16 | 25 |
| 93% | 88% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 79% | 75% | 75% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 86% | 79% |
| 57% | 50% | 25% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 86% | 57% |
| 36% | 38% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 71% | 50% |
| 7% | 12% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 100% | 29% | 29% |
| 71% | 62% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 86% | 64% |
| 21% | 38% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 21% |
| 14% | 12% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 14% | 14% |
| 7.1 | 6.4 | 7.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5 | 4.1 | 4.4 |
| 5 | 4.6 | 3.8 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 8.5 | 6.6 | 6.9 |
| 1.6 | 1.5 | 1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0.5 | 1.4 | 1.5 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 14.8 | 14 | 15 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 11.5 | 10.3 | 9.4 |
| 5.4 | 5 | 4.2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 6 | 4 | 3.3 |
| 30% | 38% | 35% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 42% | 43% | 52% |
- Morecambe have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their away matches.
- Morecambe have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Morecambe have the most conceded goals in the second half (17) in League One
- Morecambe haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Oxford United have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
- Oxford United have the most scored goals in the first half (15) in League One
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Plymouth Argyle | 15 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 26 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 30 |
| 2 | Wycombe Wanderers | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 30 |
| 3 | Wigan Athletic | 14 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 25 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 14 | 28 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 24 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 28 |
| 5 | Rotherham United | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 13 | 27 |
| 6 | Oxford United | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 23 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 24 |
| 7 | Milton Keynes Dons | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 23 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 22 |
| 8 | Burton Albion | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | -3 | 22 |
| 9 | Sheffield Wednesday | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 21 |
| 10 | Ipswich Town | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 29 | 22 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 20 |
| 11 | Accrington Stanley | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 19 | 25 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 17 | -6 | 20 |
| 12 | Lincoln City | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 19 | 19 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 19 |
| 13 | Bolton Wanderers | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 22 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 12 | -3 | 19 |
| 14 | Cheltenham Town | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 17 | 24 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 16 | -7 | 18 |
| 15 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 23 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 12 | -3 | 17 |
| 16 | Portsmouth | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 17 | 20 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 12 | -3 | 16 |
| 17 | Cambridge United | 14 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 19 | 24 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 11 | -5 | 16 |
| 18 | Morecambe | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 24 | 25 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 16 | -1 | 15 |
| 19 | Gillingham | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 21 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 10 | -6 | 15 |
| 20 | Shrewsbury Town | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 14 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 11 | -7 | 14 |
| 21 | Fleetwood Town | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 21 | 21 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 22 | Charlton Athletic | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 10 | -7 | 12 |
| 23 | Doncaster Rovers | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 24 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 16 | -14 | 11 |
| 24 | Crewe Alexandra | 14 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 13 | -14 | 8 |
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