Oxford United
League One · 2026Oxford United vs Reading · League One
Season
Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.
- Goals scored
- 2.25–2.75
- Expected goals
- 1.43–2.21
- Shots
- 11.5–17
- Possession
- 54.3%–47.8%
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What the record shows
The retained record does not give either club a clear edge on the metrics that clear the gates. The closest thing to a difference: reading's shot volume and the opposing shot-allowance context sit above their competition baselines. Limitation: At least one team has fewer than the configured season sample.
Reading show a distinct attacking-volume record
weakReading's shot volume and the opposing shot-allowance context sit above their competition baselines.
Evidence and caveat
Comparison: Team shot volume is paired with the opponent's recorded shot allowance.
Window: season
| Metric | Oxford United | Reading | Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shots | 11.5 shots/match | 17 shots/match | 13.4 shots/match |
| Shots against | 19.3 shots/match | 8.75 shots/match | 12.7 shots/match |
Caveat: Shot volume describes activity; it does not establish finishing quality or a match outcome.
Recent scheduling adds useful context
weakA compressed recent schedule is recorded for Oxford United, Reading.
Evidence and caveat
Comparison: Rest days and completed matches in the prior 14 days are shown directly.
Window: previous 14 days
| Metric | Oxford United | Reading | Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rest days | 3.2 days | 3.2 days | — |
| Matches last 14 days | 2 matches | 2 matches | — |
Caveat: The database does not describe travel, rotation decisions or player-level workload.
Metric comparison
Team comparison
Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.
Season: Oxford United favored in 0 of 13 directional metrics · Reading in 0 · 13 too close
Window
Season
Window
Last 10
Window
Last 5
Competition percentiles describe recorded style; they do not rank likely outcomes.
Possession control
Relative share of recorded possession within the competition.
Attacking volume
Recorded shot and scoring volume, expressed as competition percentiles.
Defensive resistance
Lower recorded scoring and shot allowance produces a higher descriptive percentile.
Directness proxy
Shots per possession point; a descriptive transition/directness proxy, not an outcome score.
Physicality
Recorded fouls and cards relative to competition peers.
Set-piece relevance
Corner volume relative to competition peers.
Tempo and pressure proxy
Combined event-volume percentiles for shots, corners and fouls.
- Rest before fixture · Both teams: 3.2 days
- Matches in previous 14 days · Both teams: 2 matches
Oxford United / Reading
History
Head-to-head
Recent meetings between these teams.
Last 5 meetings
Evidence quality
How much supports this analysis
- At least one team has fewer than the configured season sample.
- At least one team has an incomplete last-five window.
Known unknowns
- Lineups, injuries, suspensions and tactical changes are not available in the retained dataset.
- Some metrics are unavailable or below their observation minimum: cards.
- The completed-match sample is too small for broad style conclusions.
- The recorded fixture status indicates that timing or completion is uncertain.
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