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Preston vs Oxford United

6 March 2026 at 20:00Deepdale, Preston
Referee: Andrew Kitchen

Match Summary

Oxford United defeated Preston 3:1. The match was played in Championship 2025. Goals were scored by M. Helik 5′, M. Osmajic 12′, W. Lankshear 55′, C. Brown 61′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Preston had 70% possession while Oxford United held 30%. Preston had 13 shots (4 on target) compared to 15 (7 on target) for Oxford United. Expected goals: Preston 0.93 — Oxford United 1.74. Preston made 3 substitutions, Oxford United made 5.

Match Events

Key match events between Preston and Oxford United — 4 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.

Kick Off
5′
M. Helik

assist: C. Brannagan

M. Osmajic

assist: B. Whiteman

12′
C. LangD. Jebbison
45+4′
Half Time
46′
J. CurrieB. Spencer
61′
L. GibsonA. Vukcevic
62′
71′
W. LankshearN. Prelec
80′
Y. E. KonakW. Vaulks
80′
S. MillsC. Makosso
J. ThompsonT. Small
82′
87′
J. DonleyM. Harris
Full Time

Match Statistics

Preston had 70% possession against Oxford United's 30%. Preston registered 13 shots (4 on target) while Oxford United managed 15 (7 on target). Corner kicks: 9–5. Fouls committed: 9–10.

Shots on Goal
4
7
Shots Off Goal
5
6
Total Shots
13
15
Blocked Shots
4
2
Shots inside the Box
9
9
Shots outside the Box
4
6
Fouls
9
10
Corner Kicks
9
5
Offsides
3
0
Ball Possession
70%
30%
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Goalkeeper Saves
4
3
Total Passes
483
209
Accurate Passes
398
137
Pass Accuracy
82%
66%
Expected Goals (xG)
0.93
1.74
Goals Prevented (xGP)
1.03
1.03

Rivalry since 2024

Preston vs Oxford United Head to Head Results· 3

Preston and Oxford United have met 3 times — Preston won 1, Oxford United won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2024. A combined 9 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (4 for the home side, 5 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (67%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–1 in 2024.

1
wins
Drawn
1
·
Total goals
9 · 3.0/match
Both scored
3/3 · 100%
Over 2.5
2/3 · 67%

Recent Meetings

13/12/25Championship
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04/01/25Championship
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31/08/24Championship
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Highest-scoring game: 31 v 2024

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Preston have recorded 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats. Oxford United show 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.3

Average goals per game

75%

Games with 3+ goals

100%

Both teams scored

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

1
wins
draws
1
4 meetings

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (44%) — the odds may underestimate Oxford United.

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

6 Mar 202625/262.10/3.20/3.50
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13 Dec 202525/262.66/3.24/2.68
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4 Jan 202524/251.85/3.42/4.40
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31 Aug 202424/252.45/3.34/2.93
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Market Summary

Margin: 7.4%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 47.6%Draw 31.3%Away 28.6%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.103.203.50
Max2.103.203.50
Over 2.5: 43.5%Under 2.5: 61.7%
Market favourite:Preston · Slight favourite

Result vs. Market

Oxford United
Result vs. Market: Preston (48%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

PrestonHalf-time:11Oxford United
13Shots15
4Shots on target7

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Preston

W 300D 240L 288
Over 2.548
Goals scored1015

Away Record: Oxford United

W 24D 28L 40
Over 2.541
Goals scored94

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 12 May 2026