Match report

Accrington ST Stuns Oxford United with Late Comeback, 2-1 (League One)

Oxford United
Oxford United
1–2
FT
Accrington ST
Accrington ST
May 7, 2023

Oxford United started strong with an early goal by B. Bodin but was eventually outplayed as Accrington ST mounted a stunning comeback to secure a crucial win, 2-1, in League One action on May 7th.

Key Facts

  • • Oxford United's B. Bodin scored at the 8-minute mark.
  • • K. Adedoyin equalized for Accrington ST with a goal at minute 64.
  • • Aaron Pressley sealed the win for Accrington ST in the 85th minute.
  • • Both teams made multiple substitutions, but only Oxford United saw a yellow card given to K. Joseph.

Lineups

Oxford United

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 S. Eastwood (G)
  • 2 S. Long (D)
  • 5 E. Moore (D)
  • 4 S. Findlay (D)
  • 16 C. Brown (D)
  • 18 M. McGuane (M)
  • 8 C. Brannagan (M)
  • 27 T. Goodrham (M)
  • 7 B. Bodin (M)
  • 11 M. Browne (M)
  • 22 K. Joseph (F)

Substitutes

  • 39 G. O'Donkor
  • 23 J. Murphy
  • 3 B. Fleming
  • 21 E. McGinty
  • 33 D. Anderson
  • 30 Y. Wildschut
  • 25 O. Smyth

Accrington ST

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Jensen (G)
  • 16 H. Rodgers (D)
  • 34 D. Tharme (D)
  • 12 M. Nottingham (D)
  • 38 C. O'Brien (M)
  • 6 L. Coyle (M)
  • 4 E. Hamilton (M)
  • 11 S. McConville (M)
  • 23 A. Gomez Mancini (F)
  • 20 A. Pressley (F)
  • 18 N. Butler-Oyedeji (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 R. Longelo-Mbule
  • 25 S. Quirk
  • 19 K. Adedoyin
  • 17 J. Nolan
  • 7 S. Whalley
  • 33 O. Patrick
  • 40 T. Savin

Timeline

  1. Oxford United
    8' Oxford United Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Bodin · Assist: Tyler Goodrham
  2. Accrington ST
    21' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Douglas Tharme · On: R. Longelo-Mbule
  3. Accrington ST
    28' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Nottingham · On: S. Quirk
  4. Accrington ST
    57' Accrington ST Card · Yellow Card
    Liam Coyle

    Foul

  5. Oxford United
    61' Oxford United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Bodin · On: G. O'Donkor
  6. Oxford United
    61' Oxford United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Browne · On: Josh Murphy
  7. Accrington ST
    62' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Mancini · On: K. Adedoyin
  8. Accrington ST
    62' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. McConville · On: J. Nolan
  9. Accrington ST
    62' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Butler-Oyedeji · On: S. Whalley
  10. Oxford United
    63' Oxford United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ciaron Brown · On: B. Fleming
  11. Accrington ST
    64' Accrington ST Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Adedoyin · Assist: R. Longelo-Mbule
  12. Oxford United
    79' Oxford United Card · Yellow Card
    K. Joseph

    Foul

  13. Accrington ST
    85' Accrington ST Goal · Normal Goal
    Aaron Pressley · Assist: S. Whalley
  14. Accrington ST
    90' Accrington ST Card · Yellow Card
    E. Hamilton

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Oxford United Accrington ST
Fouls 14 11
Pass Accuracy 85% 69%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 25 9
Corners 8 3
Total Passes 488 251
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 11 2
Shots on Target 6 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 8 3
Possession 65% 35%
Accurate Passes 414 172
Shots Inside Box 20 6
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Accrington ST's goal by K. Adedoyin in the 64th minute shifted momentum as they responded to Oxford United's early lead.
  • ▸ The decisive turning point came when Aaron Pressley scored for Accrington ST in the 85th minute, securing their victory and leaving Oxford United disappointed.