Match report
Fleetwood Town Defeats Oxford United 2-0 in League One
Fleetwood Town
2–0
FT
Oxford United
Oct 28, 2017
Fleetwood Town demonstrated their dominance in a convincing 2-0 victory over Oxford United at Highbury Stadium in a League One fixture. The hosts took control of the match with a goal from B. Grant in the 88th minute and secured the win with an own goal from Oxford's J. Ruffels in the 93rd minute. Despite numerous substitutions, Oxford United failed to capitalize and find the back of the net.
Key Facts
- • Fleetwood Town secured the win with a goal from B. Grant in the 88th minute.
- • Oxford United conceded an own goal from J. Ruffels in the 93rd minute.
- • Substitutions for Oxford United: A. Mowatt on for J. Rothwell at 76 minutes, J. Payne on for J. Obika at 82 minutes.
- • Substitutions for Fleetwood Town: D. Cole on for J. Hiwula-Mayifuila at 77 minutes, C. McAleny on for A. Hunter at 77 minutes, G. Glendon on for A. O'Neill in the 90th minute.
Lineups
Fleetwood Town
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 21 A. Cairns (G)
- 5 A. Eastham (D)
- 12 C. Bolger (D)
- 38 B. Cargill (D)
- 3 A. Bell (D)
- 2 L. Coyle (M)
- 18 G. Glendon (M)
- 8 K. Dempsey (M)
- 11 B. Grant (M)
- 10 C. McAleny (F)
- 44 D. Cole (F)
Substitutes
- 7 J. Hiwula-Mayifuila
- 22 A. Hunter
- 4 A. O'Neill
- 1 C. Neal
- 6 N. Pond
- 9 W. Burns
- 23 M. Schwabl
Oxford United
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Starting XI
- 1 S. Eastwood (G)
- 3 D. Tiendalli (D)
- 30 J. Mousinho (D)
- 2 C. Ribeiro (D)
- 5 C. Nelson (D)
- 17 J. Henry (M)
- 14 J. Ruffles (M)
- 10 J. Payne (F)
- 27 A. Mowatt (M)
- 8 R. Ledson (M)
- 9 W. Thomas (F)
Substitutes
- 18 J. Rothwell
- 20 J. Obika
- 4 M. Williamson
- 6 A. Martin
- 7 R. Hall
- 13 S. Shearer
- 19 Xemi
Timeline
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76' Oxford United subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Mowatt · On: J. Rothwell -
77' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Cole · On: J. Hiwula-Mayifuila -
77' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 2Off: C. McAleny · On: A. Hunter -
82' Oxford United subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Payne · On: J. Obika -
88' Fleetwood Town Goal · Normal GoalB. Grant · Assist: Cian Bolger -
90'+2 Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Glendon · On: A. O'Neill -
90'+3 Fleetwood Town Goal · Own GoalJ. Ruffels
Match Stats
| Stat | Fleetwood Town | Oxford United |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 6 | 2 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 2 | 5 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 12 | 4 |
| Corners | 5 | 3 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 2 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 2 |
| Possession | 45% | 55% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 2 |
| Saves | 1 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 8 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Fleetwood Town took the lead in the 88th minute when B. Grant scored, breaking Oxford United's resistance.
- ▸ The momentum swung decisively towards Fleetwood Town in the 93rd minute when J. Ruffels scored an own goal, effectively sealing the game.