Match Analysis: Watford vs Oxford United
Watford vs Oxford United ended 2-1. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
How the match unfolded
Watford beat Oxford United 2-1.
Goals: M. Alleyne (Oxford United, 3'), J. Ngakia (Watford, 45').
Watford had 57% possession to Oxford United's 43%, with 27.00 shots to 15.00.
J. Cumming (Oxford United) was the standout performer, rated 8.9.
Match events timeline
Match statistics
Watford
Starting lineups and substitutes

Watford
Formation 3-4-1-2 · Coach: Paulo César Pezzolano Suárez
Starting XI
- 1E. SelvikG
- 2J. NgakiaM
- 3M. AlleyneD
- 4K. KebenD
- 10I. LouzaM
- 11R. VataF
- 18V. SemedoF
- 23N. MendyM
- 25J. AbankwahD
- 26C. WileyM
- 66N. IrankundaF
Substitutes (9)
- 5H. KyprianouM
- 6M. PollockD
- 9L. KjerrumgaardF
- 12N. BaxterG
- 16M. BolaD
- 17M. SissokoM
- 29J. PetrisD
- 34K. BaahF
- 39E. KayembeM

Oxford United
Formation 4-4-2 · Coach: Gary Rowett
Starting XI
- 1J. CummingG
- 2S. LongD
- 6M. HelikD
- 8C. BrannaganM
- 14B. De KeersmaeckerM
- 15B. SpencerD
- 16N. PrelecF
- 17S. MillsM
- 22G. LeighD
- 23S. DembeleM
- 27W. LankshearF
Substitutes (9)
- 4W. VaulksM
- 7P. PlachetaM
- 9M. HarrisF
- 12L. HarrisM
- 19T. GoodrhamF
- 20T. BradshawF
- 21M. IngramG
- 26J. CurrieD
- 29B. DaviesD
Data-based man of the match and player highlights

J. Cumming
Rating 8.9 · 0 goals · 0 assists · 0 shots on target

J. Ngakia
Rating 9.3 · 2 G · 0 A · 2 SOT

E. Selvik
Rating 7.0 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT

N. Irankunda
Rating 7.2 · 0 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

L. Kjerrumgaard
Rating 7.2 · 0 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

R. Vata
Rating 7.0 · 0 G · 0 A · 3 SOT
Prediction vs actual result
Watford win
Final result: Watford won
Under 2.5 goals
Final: 3 goals (2-1).
Yes
Both teams scored.
Watford vs Oxford United match analysis
Review Watford 2-1 Oxford United with the match story, goals, events, lineups, player highlights and detailed team statistics from Championship.