Two sides at the bottom half of the EFL League One will lock horns this week as Oxford United welcomes Morecambe to Kassam Stadium in the fifth round of the new season. Kickoffs on August 20 at 17:00 EAT.
Oxford United who finished in the eighth place with 76 points last season is currently in the 16th spot with three points after four opening matches. In their opening four matches they have recorded one win and three loses. Coming into this game, Karl Robinson’s men won only one of their last six matches across all the competitions (DLWDLL).
Oxford United will look to make amends after 1-2 League One losing efforts to Lincoln City in their previous match. In that game, Oxford United managed 65% possession, 16 shots with five of them on target and a goal scored by Cameron Brannagan (69′). Lincoln City got five shots with three of them on target and goals by Tom Hopper (21′) and Anthony Scully (45′).
Morecambe on the other hand will be looking to record their first victory of the season, a dry spell that has seen them open the season in the 22nd of 24 spot with two just points. In their four opening matches they recorded two draws and two loses. Coming into this game, they are thirsty for a win after going winless in their last six matches across all the competitions (LDLDDL).
Morecambe will be hoping for positive results following 1-0 League One defeat to Bolton Wanderers in their previous outing. In that game, Morecambe managed 35% possession and nine shots with only one of them on target. Bolton Wanderers got 16 shots with four of them on target and a goal by Conor Bradley (39′).
Oxford United vs. Morecambe head to head
These two sides have had 16 head to head encounters since 2006; they recorded draws in seven occasions while Oxford United claims six wins and Morecambe three wins.
- Morecambe 2-1 Oxford 05/04/22
- Oxford 3-1 Morecambe30/10/21
- Morecambe 2-4 Oxford 13/02/16
- Oxford 0-0 Morecambe 26/09/15
- Oxford 1-1 Morecambe 03/03/15
Home
- Oxfordb 1-2 Lincoln
- Bristol Rovers 1-0 Oxford
- Oxford 5-3 Swansea
- Oxford 1-0 Cambridge
- Derby County 1-0 Oxford
Away
- Bolton 1-0 Morecambe
- Morecambe 1-1 Fleetwood
- Morecambe 5-3 Stoke
- Peterborough 3-0 Morecambe
- Morecambe 0-0 Shrewsbury
Oxford United team news
Karl Robinson is grateful to have a fully fit squad ahead of this match.
Morecambe team news
Manager Derek Adams as well will take to the pitch without any fitness concerns.
Prediction and odds
- Oxford United Win
- Draw
- Goals under 2.5
