Match report

Oxford United Defeats Peterborough 1-0 in League One Clash

Oxford United
Oxford United
1–0
FT
Peterborough
Peterborough
May 4, 2024

Oxford United held off a resolute Peterborough team to secure a vital 1-0 win at the Kassam Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The victory was largely thanks to E. Moore's early goal in the second half, which gave the home side enough of an advantage to see out the match despite facing pressure from the visitors.

Key Facts

  • • Oxford United: 1 Goal (E. Moore)
  • • Peterborough: No Goals Scored
  • • Yellow Cards for Oxford United: R. Rodrigues, J. Bennett
  • • Substitutions in the Second Half for Oxford United: O. Dale, J. McEachran, Tyler Goodrham
  • • Peterborough's Substitutions: D. Ajiboye, M. Mothersille

Lineups

Oxford United

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Cumming (G)
  • 15 F. Stevens (D)
  • 5 E. Moore (D)
  • 3 C. Brown (D)
  • 12 J. Bennett (D)
  • 8 C. Brannagan (M)
  • 30 O. Dale (M)
  • 20 Ruben Rodrigues (M)
  • 19 T. Goodrham (M)
  • 23 J. Murphy (M)
  • 9 M. Harris (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 M. Browne
  • 6 J. McEachran
  • 10 B. Bodin
  • 13 S. Eastwood
  • 18 M. McGuane
  • 22 G. Leigh
  • 2 S. Long

Peterborough

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 21 J. Steer (G)
  • 2 J. Katongo (D)
  • 5 J. Knight (D)
  • 4 R. Edwards (D)
  • 3 H. Burrows (D)
  • 22 H. Kyprianou (M)
  • 27 A. Collins (M)
  • 16 D. Ajiboye (M)
  • 14 J. Randall (M)
  • 10 E. Mason-Clark (M)
  • 18 M. Mothersille (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 K. Poku
  • 17 R. Jones
  • 8 R. De Havilland
  • 20 E. Fernandez
  • 1 N. Bilokapić
  • 36 J. Dornelly
  • 9 J. Clarke-Harris

Timeline

  1. Oxford United
    30' Oxford United Card · Yellow Card
    R. Rodrigues

    Foul

  2. Oxford United
    44' Oxford United Card · Yellow Card
    J. Bennett

    Foul

  3. Peterborough
    46' Peterborough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Ajiboye · On: K. Poku
  4. Oxford United
    53' Oxford United Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Moore · Assist: C. Brannagan
  5. Peterborough
    59' Peterborough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Mothersille · On: Ricky-Jade Jones
  6. Oxford United
    71' Oxford United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Dale · On: M. Browne
  7. Oxford United
    71' Oxford United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Rodrigues · On: J. McEachran
  8. Peterborough
    77' Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    E. Mason-Clark

    Foul

  9. Oxford United
    77' Oxford United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Tyler Goodrham · On: B. Bodin
  10. Peterborough
    90'+3 Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    Archie Collins

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Oxford United Peterborough
Fouls 7 17
Pass Accuracy 80% 85%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 10
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 415 553
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 4 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 2
Possession 43% 57%
Accurate Passes 330 470
Shots Inside Box 6 7
Saves 5 3
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ E. Moore scored a crucial goal in the 53rd minute to give Oxford United the lead and control of the match.
  • ▸ The introduction of Tyler Goodrham for Oxford United late in the game helped solidify their defense, ensuring they maintained the narrow advantage.