Match report

Oxford United 1–1 Sunderland: League Cup Draw

Oxford United
Oxford United
1–1
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Sunderland
Sunderland
Oct 29, 2019

Oxford United held Sunderland to a 1–1 draw in the League Cup at the Kassam Stadium. The game was a tense affair, with R. Hall scoring for Oxford in the 25th minute, while Sunderland equalized through M. McNulty in the 78th. Both teams showed resilience and determination throughout the match, with neither side able to secure a decisive victory.

Key Facts

  • • Oxford United 1–1 Sunderland in the League Cup
  • • R. Hall scored the opening goal for Oxford in the 25th minute
  • • T. Fosu provided the assist for R. Hall's goal
  • • M. McNulty equalized for Sunderland in the 78th minute
  • • Oxford United made multiple substitutions late in the game: A. Forde, Matty Taylor, and S. Baptiste

Lineups

Oxford United

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Eastwood (G)
  • 12 S. Long (D)
  • 4 R. Dickie (D)
  • 5 E. Moore (D)
  • 3 J. Ruffles (D)
  • 11 T. Fosu (F)
  • 6 Alex Gorrin (M)
  • 16 S. Baptiste (M)
  • 17 J. Henry (M)
  • 9 M. Taylor (F)
  • 7 R. Hall (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 A. Forde
  • 19 J. Mackie
  • 15 J. Mousinho
  • 13 Jack Stevens I
  • 46 N. Jones
  • 18 M. Sykes
  • 23 D. Agyei

Sunderland

Formation: 3-5-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. McLaughlin (G)
  • 3 J. Lynch (D)
  • 12 T. Flanagan (D)
  • 2 C. McLaughlin (M)
  • 4 J. Willis (D)
  • 33 D. Hume (M)
  • 19 A. McGeady (F)
  • 23 G. Leadbitter (M)
  • 6 M. Power (M)
  • 18 G. Dobson (M)
  • 10 M. McNulty (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 W. Grigg
  • 13 L. O'Nien
  • 8 D. McGeouch
  • 40 B. Taylor
  • 41 L. Connelly
  • 31 B. Mbunga-Kimpioka
  • 43 A. Patterson

Timeline

  1. Oxford United
    25' Oxford United Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Hall · Assist: T. Fosu
  2. Sunderland
    56' Sunderland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Joel Lynch · On: W. Grigg
  3. Sunderland
    68' Sunderland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Hume · On: L. O'Nien
  4. Sunderland
    78' Sunderland Goal · Normal Goal
    M. McNulty
  5. Oxford United
    81' Oxford United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Hall · On: A. Forde
  6. Oxford United
    81' Oxford United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Matty Taylor · On: J. Mackie
  7. Oxford United
    90'+3 Oxford United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Baptiste · On: J. Mousinho

Match Stats

Stat Oxford United Sunderland
Fouls 10 11
Pass Accuracy 71% 65%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 12
Corners 2 10
Total Passes 367 393
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 2 1
Shots off Target 5 7
Possession 48% 52%
Accurate Passes 261 254
Shots Inside Box 6 10
Saves 0 1
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ R. Hall's goal in the 25th minute gave Oxford United an early lead, setting the tone for a dominant first half
  • ▸ Sunderland's equalizer by M. McNulty in the 78th minute shifted the momentum, making the latter part of the game more competitive and tense