Oxford United vs Northampton Town, 2020-21 English League One, Regular Season
· English League One
FT
4 - 0
4 - 0
About
Oxford United are hosting Northampton Town
at The Kassam Stadium, Oxford, England, starting on
. The match is a part of the English League One.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Attempt blocked. Jack Sowerby (Northampton Town) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 4': Attempt missed. Matty Taylor (Oxford United) header from the left side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Sam Long with a cross.
- 6': Attempt missed. James Henry (Oxford United) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Olamide Shodipo with a cross.
- 7': Foul by James Henry (Oxford United).
- 7': Ryan Watson (Northampton Town) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 9': Attempt blocked. Marcus McGuane (Oxford United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Olamide Shodipo.
- 11': Hand ball by Sam Hoskins (Northampton Town).
- 13': Corner, Oxford United. Conceded by Sam Hoskins.
- 14': Attempt missed. James Henry (Oxford United) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left following a corner.
- 15': Alex Rodriguez (Oxford United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 15': Foul by Fraser Horsfall (Northampton Town).
- 16': Foul by Olamide Shodipo (Oxford United).
- 16': Sam Hoskins (Northampton Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 17': Offside, Northampton Town. Steve Arnold tries a through ball, but Harry Smith is caught offside.
- 18': Foul by Danny Rose (Northampton Town).
- 18': Olamide Shodipo (Oxford United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 19': Corner, Oxford United. Conceded by Fraser Horsfall.
- 19': Foul by Elliott Moore (Oxford United).
- 19': Fraser Horsfall (Northampton Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 21': Danny Rose (Northampton Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 21': Foul by John Mousinho (Oxford United).
- 22': Foul by Ryan Watson (Northampton Town).
- 22': Liam Kelly (Oxford United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 23': Foul by Alex Rodriguez (Oxford United).
- 23': Harry Smith (Northampton Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 26': Foul by Ricky Holmes (Northampton Town).
- 26': Sam Long (Oxford United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 26': Foul by Michael Harriman (Northampton Town).
- 26': Matty Taylor (Oxford United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 29': Attempt blocked. James Henry (Oxford United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Matty Taylor.
- 29': Attempt blocked. Marcus McGuane (Oxford United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Olamide Shodipo.
- 30': Foul by Jack Sowerby (Northampton Town).
- 30': Olamide Shodipo (Oxford United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 36': Josh Ruffels (Oxford United) hits the right post with a right footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Marcus McGuane.
- 37': Corner, Oxford United. Conceded by Ryan Watson.
- 37': Foul by Elliott Moore (Oxford United).
- 37': Harry Smith (Northampton Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 38': Foul by Chris Lines (Northampton Town).
- 38': Marcus McGuane (Oxford United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 39': Foul by Danny Rose (Northampton Town).
- 39': Liam Kelly (Oxford United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 40': Foul by Olamide Shodipo (Oxford United).
- 40': Sam Hoskins (Northampton Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 40': Elliott Moore (Oxford United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 40': Foul by Harry Smith (Northampton Town).
- 42': Corner, Oxford United. Conceded by Sam Hoskins.
- 43': Corner, Oxford United. Conceded by Max Dyche.
- 43': Corner, Oxford United. Conceded by Max Dyche.
- 44': Foul by Ricky Holmes (Northampton Town).
- 44': Marcus McGuane (Oxford United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 44': Ricky Holmes (Northampton Town) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45': Foul by Sam Long (Oxford United).
- 45': Steve Arnold (Northampton Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+2': Foul by Liam Kelly (Oxford United).
- 45'+2': Ricky Holmes (Northampton Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Oxford United 0, Northampton Town 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Oxford United 0, Northampton Town 0.
- 45': Substitution, Oxford United. Sean Clare replaces John Mousinho because of an injury.
- 46': Foul by Ryan Watson (Northampton Town).
- 46': James Henry (Oxford United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 49': Goal! Oxford United 1, Northampton Town 0. Matty Taylor (Oxford United) header from very close range to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Sean Clare with a cross.
- 52': Corner, Oxford United. Conceded by Max Dyche.
- 53': Attempt blocked. Sam Long (Oxford United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 55': Substitution, Northampton Town. Caleb Chukwuemeka replaces Danny Rose because of an injury.
- 55': Attempt missed. Matty Taylor (Oxford United) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Josh Ruffels with a cross.
- 58': Hand ball by Ricky Holmes (Northampton Town).
- 59': Foul by Harry Smith (Northampton Town).
- 59': Josh Ruffels (Oxford United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 59': Attempt blocked. Marcus McGuane (Oxford United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Olamide Shodipo.
- 60': Attempt missed. Marcus McGuane (Oxford United) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Josh Ruffels.
- 60': Foul by Sean Clare (Oxford United).
- 60': Harry Smith (Northampton Town) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 61': Substitution, Northampton Town. Nicky Adams replaces Chris Lines.
- 61': Attempt missed. Caleb Chukwuemeka (Northampton Town) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high following a set piece situation.
- 63': Attempt saved. Marcus McGuane (Oxford United) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Liam Kelly.
- 63': Offside, Northampton Town. Max Dyche tries a through ball, but Caleb Chukwuemeka is caught offside.
- 64': Attempt blocked. Harry Smith (Northampton Town) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 65': Goal! Oxford United 2, Northampton Town 0. Olamide Shodipo (Oxford United) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Alex Rodriguez.
- 66': Corner, Northampton Town. Conceded by Sam Long.
- 67': Corner, Northampton Town. Conceded by Alex Rodriguez.
- 67': Attempt missed. Fraser Horsfall (Northampton Town) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Nicky Adams with a cross following a corner.
- 69': Substitution, Northampton Town. Christopher Missilou replaces Jack Sowerby because of an injury.
- 71': Corner, Oxford United. Conceded by Fraser Horsfall.
- 72': Foul by Liam Kelly (Oxford United).
- 72': Nicky Adams (Northampton Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 72': Liam Kelly (Oxford United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 73': Foul by Matty Taylor (Oxford United).
- 73': Ryan Watson (Northampton Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 74': Attempt missed. Ricky Holmes (Northampton Town) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Harry Smith with a headed pass.
- 75': Attempt blocked. Olamide Shodipo (Oxford United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Liam Kelly.
- 75': Attempt blocked. Josh Ruffels (Oxford United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Sam Long.
- 76': Hand ball by Ricky Holmes (Northampton Town).
- 76': Substitution, Oxford United. Jamie Hanson replaces Liam Kelly.
- 78': Foul by James Henry (Oxford United).
- 78': Steve Arnold (Northampton Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 79': Foul by Ryan Watson (Northampton Town).
- 79': Jamie Hanson (Oxford United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 82': Hand ball by Christopher Missilou (Northampton Town).
- 84': Foul by Fraser Horsfall (Northampton Town).
- 84': Sean Clare (Oxford United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 85': Attempt missed. Sam Long (Oxford United) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by James Henry following a set piece situation.
- 86': Substitution, Oxford United. Jordan Obita replaces Olamide Shodipo.
- 86': Substitution, Oxford United. Daniel Agyei replaces Marcus McGuane.
- 89': Attempt missed. Daniel Agyei (Oxford United) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Sam Long.
- 89': Goal! Oxford United 3, Northampton Town 0. Matty Taylor (Oxford United) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Daniel Agyei.
- 90'+1': Substitution, Oxford United. Robert Hall replaces James Henry.
- 90'+2': Foul by Christopher Missilou (Northampton Town).
- 90'+2': Robert Hall (Oxford United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+3': Goal! Oxford United 4, Northampton Town 0. Daniel Agyei (Oxford United) left footed shot from outside the box to the top left corner.
- 90'+4': Attempt blocked. Daniel Agyei (Oxford United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Matty Taylor.
- 90'+6': Foul by Matty Taylor (Oxford United).
- 90'+6': Max Dyche (Northampton Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+6': Matty Taylor (Oxford United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+7': Foul by Harry Smith (Northampton Town).
- 90'+7': Jack Stevens (Oxford United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+8': Second Half ends, Oxford United 4, Northampton Town 0.
- 0': Match ends, Oxford United 4, Northampton Town 0.
Game Information
Competition: English League One
Venue: The Kassam Stadium
Location: Oxford, England
Attendance: 2,000
Venue: The Kassam Stadium
Location: Oxford, England
Attendance: 2,000
EFL League One Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City | 7 | +3 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday | 7 | +7 | 14 |
| 3 | Plymouth Argyle | 7 | +4 | 13 |
| 4 | Huddersfield Town | 7 | +5 | 12 |
Line-Ups
Oxford United (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 13 | Jack Stephens (GK) |
| 15 | John Mousinho |
| 5 | Elliott Moore |
| 3 | Joshua Ruffels |
| 12 | Sam Long |
| 6 | Alex Rodriguez |
| 28 | Liam Kelly  |
| 18 | Marcus McGuane |
| 9 | Matt Taylor |
| 25 | Olamide Shodipo |
| 17 | James Henry |
Northampton Town (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Steven Arnold (GK) |
| 6 | Fraser Horsfall |
| 32 | Max Dyche |
| 2 | Michael Harriman |
| 7 | Sam Hoskins |
| 14 | Chris Lines |
| 4 | Jack Sowerby |
| 8 | Ryan Watson |
| 9 | Harry Smith |
| 21 | Ricky Holmes |
| 29 | Danny Rose |
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