Oxford United FC vs Port Vale FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
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Match Preview
Oxford United FC vs Port Vale FC — League One at Kassam Stadium.
- Oxford United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Port Vale FC 46 games · 42 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Sam Purkiss
- Assistant 1 Jack Clench (England)
- Assistant 2
Standings
# Team P Pts 1 Lincoln City FC 46 103 2 Cardiff City FC 46 91 3 Stockport County FC 46 77 4 Bradford City AFC 46 77 5 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75 6 Stevenage FC 46 75 7 Luton Town FC 46 74 8 Plymouth Argyle FC 46 73 9 Huddersfield Town AFC 46 67 10 Mansfield Town FC 46 65 11 Wycombe Wanderers FC 46 63 12 Reading FC 46 63 13 Blackpool FC 46 60 14 Doncaster Rovers FC 46 60 15 Barnsley FC 46 59 16 Wigan Athletic FC 46 56 17 Burton Albion FC 46 54 18 Peterborough United FC 46 53 19 AFC Wimbledon 46 53 20 Leyton Orient FC 46 52 21 Exeter City FC 46 49 22 Port Vale FC 46 42 23 Rotherham United FC 46 41 24 Northampton Town FC 46 35 Head-to-Head
Recent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 02 Sep Port Vale FC H 1–2 L 26 Aug Charlton Athletic FC H 2–1 W 19 Aug Barnsley FC A 3–1 W 15 Aug Derby County FC A 2–1 W 12 Aug Carlisle United FC H 1–0 W 05 Aug Cambridge United FC A 0–2 L Date Opponent H/A Score Result 02 Sep Oxford United FC A 2–1 W 26 Aug Carlisle United FC H 1–0 W 19 Aug Charlton Athletic FC A 3–2 W 15 Aug Blackpool FC A 0–0 D 12 Aug Reading FC H 1–0 W 05 Aug Barnsley FC A 0–7 L Key Stats
25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history28% Clean Sheets
Port Vale FC this season -
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Oxford United FC is hosting Port Vale FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Oxford United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 10' 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.
- 14' The referee calls foul for Funso Ojo. He receives a card.
- 19' Supporters expect more eagerness from James Beadle, as he is very good at scoring at Kassam Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 24' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Ollie Arblaster suffering a number of foals already.
- 29' Oxford United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 29.
- 34' Tyler Goodrham has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 47 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 39' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Cameron Brannagan made 357 appearances and scored 49 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 44' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 49' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Port Vale FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 54' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 59' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 62' It’s a booking for Port Vale FC player. Gavin Massey gets a card.
- 63' Mark Harris was booked on 63.
- 64' The Port Vale FC manager makes a substitution. James Wilson departs to be replaced by Ben Garrity.
- 68' The supporters are chanting for Alfie Devine. He replaces Ethan Chislett on 68 minute.
- 72' Time for substitution for Oxford United FC. Billy Bodin is replaced by Kyle Edwards.
- 74' GOAL! Alex Iacovitti scores on 74. Assisted by Alfie Devine
- 79' Another change for Oxford United FC made on 79 minute. Tyler Goodrham leaves to be changed by Josh McEachran.
- 84' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 87' It is a substitution in Port Vale FC team. Funso Ojo is replaced by Jason Lowe on 87 minute.
- 88' Sonny Perkins is replacing Marcus McGuane for the Oxford United FC side.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Greg Leigh. He receives a card.
- 90' Thomas Sang has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ollie Arblaster on 90 minute.
- Full Time. Port Vale FC beats Oxford United FC
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Oxford United FC
Starting XI- 9
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10
Billy Bodin ↓ Kyle Edwards 72'
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18
Marcus McGuane ↓ Sonny Perkins 88'
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Ruben Rodrigues ↓ Stanley Mills 79'
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19
Tyler Goodrham ↓ Josh McEachran 79'
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Bench-
29
Kyle Edwards ↑ 72'
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Josh McEachran ↑ 79'
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Sonny Perkins ↑ 88'
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Stanley Mills ↑ 79'
Coach Liam ManningPort Vale FC
Starting XI-
19
Gavin Massey ↓ Joshua Thomas 68'
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29
James Wilson ↓ Ben Garrity 64'
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10
Ethan Chislett ↓ Alfie Devine 68'
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18
Ollie Arblaster ↓ Thomas Sang 90'
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Funso Ojo ↓ Jason Lowe 87'
Bench-
16
Jason Lowe ↑ 87'
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Thomas Sang ↑ 90'
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Ben Garrity ↑ 64'
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Alfie Devine ↑ 68'
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Joshua Thomas ↑ 68'
Coach Andy Crosby -
Head to Head
Oxford United FC Form
2023-09-02 Oxford United FC 1–2 Port Vale FC L 2023-08-26 Oxford United FC 2–1 Charlton Athletic FC W 2023-08-19 Barnsley FC 1–3 Oxford United FC W 2023-08-15 Derby County FC 1–2 Oxford United FC W 2023-08-12 Oxford United FC 1–0 Carlisle United FC W 2023-08-05 Cambridge United FC 2–0 Oxford United FC L

