Oxford United FC vs Grimsby Town FC, FA Cup 2023-24 ROUND 2
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Match Preview
Oxford United FC vs Grimsby Town FC — FA Cup at Kassam Stadium.
- Oxford United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Grimsby Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Darren Bond
- Assistant 1
- Assistant 2 Ryan Williams (England)
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetingsRecent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 02 Dec Grimsby Town FC H 2–0 W 28 Nov Bolton Wanderers FC H 0–0 D 25 Nov Cheltenham Town FC A 0–2 L 11 Nov Leyton Orient FC A 3–2 W 04 Nov Maidenhead United FC H 2–0 W 31 Oct Lincoln City FC A 2–0 W Date Opponent H/A Score Result 02 Dec Oxford United FC A 0–2 L 14 Nov Slough Town FC H 7–2 W 05 Nov Slough Town FC A 1–1 D 19 Mar Brighton & Hove Albion FC A 0–5 L 01 Mar Southampton FC A 2–1 W 07 Feb Luton Town FC H 3–0 W Key Stats
0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history0% Clean Sheets
Oxford United FC this season25% Clean Sheets
Grimsby Town FC this season -
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Kassam Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Oxford United FC that had 357 games and scored 428 goals.
- 11' GOAL! Marcus McGuane scores on 11.
- 16' It looks surprising Grimsby Town FC does not make any changes. Jordan Thorniley has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 21' It looks like no one’s ball. Oxford United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 26' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 26 minutes.
- 29' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ruben Rodrigues on 29.
- 34' Oxford United FC is showing some good football. However, Oxford United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 39' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 44' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Grimsby Town FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 46' Another change for Oxford United FC made on 46 minute. Ruben Rodrigues leaves to be changed by Billy Bodin.
- 51' Josh Murphy has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 46 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 56' Harry Clifton needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 59' It is a substitution in Grimsby Town FC team. Otis Khan is replaced by Abo Eisa on 59 minute.
- 62' It’s gonna be a card for Alex Hunt.
- 67' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 72' Supporters expect more eagerness from Gavan Holohan, as he is very good at scoring at Kassam Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 75' What a strike from Billy Bodin! The score is 2-0.
- 78' Grimsby Town FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Callum Ainley is hanging Harry Clifton on the field on 78 minute.
- 80' Time for substitution for Oxford United FC. Marcus Browne is replaced by Gatlin O'Donkor.
- 84' Josh McEachran is replacing Mark Harris for the Oxford United FC side.
- 89' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- Another three points for Oxford United FC.
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Oxford United FC
Starting XI-
9
Mark Harris ↓ Josh McEachran 84'
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20
Ruben Rodrigues ↓ Billy Bodin 46'
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Bench-
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Billy Bodin ↑ 46'
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Josh McEachran ↑ 84'
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Coach Des BuckinghamGrimsby Town FC
Starting XI-
9
Rekeil Pyke ↓ Donovan Wilson 59'
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Harry Clifton ↓ Callum Ainley 78'
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42
Kamil Conteh ↓ Gavan Holohan 78'
Bench- 4
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Callum Ainley ↑ 78'
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25
Donovan Wilson ↑ 59'
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8
Gavan Holohan ↑ 78'
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7
Abo Eisa ↑ 59'
Coach David Artell -
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Head to Head
Oxford United FC Form
2023-12-02 Oxford United FC 2–0 Grimsby Town FC W 2023-11-28 Oxford United FC 0–0 Bolton Wanderers FC D 2023-11-25 Cheltenham Town FC 2–0 Oxford United FC L 2023-11-11 Leyton Orient FC 2–3 Oxford United FC W 2023-11-04 Oxford United FC 2–0 Maidenhead United FC W 2023-10-31 Lincoln City FC 0–2 Oxford United FC WGrimsby Town FC Form