Match report
Oxford United Defeats Bolton 2-0 in League One
Bolton
0–2
FT
Oxford United
May 18, 2024
Oxford United stunned Bolton with a dominant display at the Macron Stadium on Saturday, securing a convincing 2-0 victory in League One. Oxford's Josh Murphy scored both goals within the first half-hour to seal the win for his team. Despite a flurry of yellow cards and substitutions, Bolton failed to mount a comeback against their determined opponents.
Key Facts
- • Oxford United won 2-0 over Bolton in League One.
- • Josh Murphy scored both goals (31' & 42') for Oxford United.
- • R. Rodrigues provided two assists to Josh Murphy.
- • Bolton had three players receive yellow cards: Gethin Jones, Kieran Dempsey, and Nathan Baxter.
- • Oxford's Tyler Goodrham also received a yellow card in the 90+8th minute.
Lineups
Bolton
Formation: 3-1-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 N. Baxter (G)
- 2 G. Jones (D)
- 5 Ricardo (D)
- 18 E. Toal (D)
- 8 J. Sheehan (M)
- 12 J. Dacres-Cogley (M)
- 19 P. Maghoma (M)
- 4 G. Thomason (M)
- 17 N. Ogbeta (M)
- 10 D. Charles (F)
- 28 A. Collins (F)
Substitutes
- 22 K. Dempsey
- 3 J. Iredale
- 35 C. Jerome
- 14 V. Adeboyejo
- 16 A. Morley
- 13 J. Coleman
- 15 W. Forrester
Oxford United
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 J. Cumming (G)
- 2 S. Long (D)
- 5 E. Moore (D)
- 3 C. Brown (D)
- 12 J. Bennett (D)
- 20 Ruben Rodrigues (M)
- 8 C. Brannagan (M)
- 19 T. Goodrham (M)
- 30 O. Dale (F)
- 9 M. Harris (F)
- 23 J. Murphy (F)
Substitutes
- 18 M. McGuane
- 6 J. McEachran
- 22 G. Leigh
- 13 S. Eastwood
- 15 F. Stevens
- 11 M. Browne
- 10 B. Bodin
Timeline
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31' Oxford United Goal · Normal GoalJosh Murphy · Assist: R. Rodrigues
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42' Oxford United Goal · Normal GoalJosh Murphy · Assist: R. Rodrigues
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47' Bolton Card · Yellow CardGethin Jones
Foul
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49' Bolton subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Maghoma · On: K. Dempsey
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64' Oxford United subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Brannagan · On: Marcus McGuane
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65' Bolton subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Sheehan · On: J. Iredale
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66' Bolton subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Charles · On: C. Jerome
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66' Bolton subst · Substitution 4Off: N. Ogbeta · On: V. Adeboyejo
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68' Bolton Card · Yellow CardK. Dempsey
Foul
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72' Bolton Card · Yellow CardN. Baxter
Foul
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77' Bolton Card · Yellow CardG. Thomason
Foul
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80' Oxford United subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Rodrigues · On: J. McEachran
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87' Oxford United subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Bennett · On: G. Leigh
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90'+8 Oxford United Card · Yellow CardTyler Goodrham
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Bolton | Oxford United |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 80% | 164% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 5 | 9 |
| Corners | 7 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 511 | 125 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 0 | 5 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 4 |
| Possession | 63% | — |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 411 | 205 |
| Shots Inside Box | 2 | — |
| Saves | 3 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Josh Murphy opened the scoring for Oxford United at the 31st minute, followed by his second goal just eleven minutes later (42'), which effectively ended any hope of a comeback from Bolton.
- ▸ Bolton's Gethin Jones was shown a yellow card in the 47th minute and Kieran Dempsey received another yellow card in the 68th minute. This led to an increase in defensive pressure but failed to create significant attacking opportunities.