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Oxford United vs Northampton

26 December 2016 at 15:00Kassam Stadium, Oxford
Referee: John Brooks

Match Summary

Northampton defeated Oxford United 1:0. The match was played in League One 2016.

Rivalry since 2011

Oxford United vs Northampton Head to Head Results· 19

Drawn
4
·
Total goals
45 · 2.4/match
Both scored
10/19 · 53%
Over 2.5
10/19 · 53%

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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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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.

Oxford United1wins
3draws8 meetings
Northampton4wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

38%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (25%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (51%) — the odds may underestimate Northampton.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.9%

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 52.7%Draw 27.3%Away 24.6%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.833.503.75
Max1.953.874.33
Market favourite:Oxford United · Moderate favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market51.1%25.2%23.7%
Public market51.4%26.9%21.7%
Δ0.3%1.7%2.0%

Oxford United vs Northampton — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Northampton
Result vs. Market: Oxford United (53%)

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.

Oxford UnitedHalf-time:00Northampton
13Shots9
2Shots on target2

Head-to-Head History

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.

20 Feb 202423/241.74/3.81/4.41
23 Dec 202323/243.13/3.42/2.25
23 Mar 202120/213.88/3.29/2.02
15 Dec 202020/211.61/3.97/5.50
11 Nov 201717/181.84/3.86/4.22
24/02/1817/182.49/3.45/2.88
26/12/1616/171.90/3.66/4.06
25/03/1716/172.83/3.48/2.53

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: Oxford United

W 144D 87L 126
Over 2.555
Goals scored532

Away Record: Northampton

W 119D 108L 187
Over 2.548
Goals scored457

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 14 May 2026