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Sheffield Wednesday vs Oxford United

2 October 2021 at 15:00Hillsborough, Sheffield

Match Summary

Oxford United defeated Sheffield Wednesday 2:1. The match was played in League One 2021.

Rivalry since 2015

Sheffield Wednesday vs Oxford United Head to Head Results· 8

Sheffield Wednesday and Oxford United have met 8 times — Sheffield Wednesday won 2, Oxford United won 4, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2015. Oxford United leads the head-to-head with 4 victories from 8 meetings. A combined 21 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.63 per match (9 for the home side, 12 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 5 matches (63%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 4 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Oxford United are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–1 in 2026.

Total goals
21 · 2.6/match
Both scored
5/8 · 63%
Over 2.5
4/8 · 50%

Recent Meetings

25/04/26Championship
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25/10/25Championship
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12/04/25Championship
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14/12/24Championship
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25/08/15League Cup
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Highest-scoring game: 41 v 2026

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Sheffield Wednesday have recorded 1 win, 3 draws and 2 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

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.5

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

75%

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.

draws
2
4 meetings

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (42%) — 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.

7 Apr 202322/233.58/3.29/2.12
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17 Dec 202222/231.70/3.85/4.85
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22 Jan 202221/222.27/3.33/3.20
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2 Oct 202121/222.22/3.37/3.19
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Market Summary

Margin: 6.2%

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 45.1%Draw 29.7%Away 31.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.153.303.10
Max2.303.403.30
Over 2.5: 50.0%Under 2.5: 55.6%
Market favourite:Sheffield Wednesday · Slight 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 market41.6%28.2%30.2%
Public market43.2%28.0%28.8%
Δ1.6%0.2%1.4%

Sheffield Wednesday vs Oxford United — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Oxford United
Result vs. Market: Sheffield Wednesday (45%)

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.

Sheffield WednesdayHalf-time:01Oxford United
14Shots15
6Shots on target4

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: Sheffield Wednesday

W 115D 59L 56
Over 2.550
Goals scored384

Away Record: Oxford United

W 144D 87L 126
Over 2.555
Goals scored532

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 14 May 2026