match

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Referee : A. Backhouse

0-0

Half time

1X2
59% 28% 21%
Watford 3-4-2-1
Oxford United 3-4-2-1

Highlights

Match Timeline

Ryan Porteous- Yellow
34'
Kwadwo Baah- Yellow
38'
45'
Josh McEachran- Yellow
Vakoun Issouf Bayo(goal)
54'
58'
Mark Harris- sub ->Dane Scarlett
58'
Idris El Mizouni- sub ->Josh McEachran
Festy Ebosele- Yellow
62'
Rocco Vata- sub ->Kwadwo Baah
65'
Yasser Larouci- sub ->F. Ebosele
65'
68'
Hidde ter Avest- sub ->Peter Kioso
Vakoun Issouf Bayo- Yellow
75'
75'
Elliott Moore- Yellow
Pierre Dwomoh- sub ->Edo Kayembe
77'
85'
Will Goodwin- sub ->Rúben Rodrigues
James Morris- Yellow
90'
Thomas Ince- sub ->Imrân Louza
90'
Daniel Jebbison- sub ->Vakoun Issouf Bayo
90'

Commentary

90'
The second half concludes with Watford leading Oxford United by 1-0.
  
Ryan Porteous of Watford has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
  
Fouled by Jamie Cumming - Oxford United
  
Corner kick awarded to Oxford United, forced by James Morris.
  
Shot blocked. Elliott Moore - Oxford United - shot with the head from the centre of the box is blocked. Assist - Greg Leigh with a cross.
  
The fourth referee has indicated that there will be an additional 5 minutes of play.
  
James Morris of Watford has been handed a yellow card due to a violation.
  
Tyler Goodrham of Oxford United has earned a free kick on the right flank.
  
James Morris from Watford commits a foul.
  
Player change - Watford. Vakoun Bayo is replaced by Daniel Jebbison.
  
Player switch - Watford. Tom Ince is replacing Imrân Louza.

88'
New attacking attempt. Sam Long - Oxford United - shot with the head from few metres is saved by goalkeeper in the centre of the goal. Assist - Will Vaulks with a cross.
  
Missed chance. Mark Harris - Oxford United - shot with left foot from few metres goes high .

87'
Tyler Goodrham - Oxford United - won a free kick on the right wing.
  
Fouled by Yasser Larouci - Watford

85'
Imrân Louza - Watford - won a free kick in defence.
  
Fouled by Tyler Goodrham - Oxford United
  
Substitution - Oxford United. Will Goodwin for Rúben Rodrigues.

84'
Corner - Oxford United. Conceded by Daniel Bachmann.
  
New attacking attempt. Mark Harris - Oxford United - shot with right foot from outside the box is saved in the right corner. Assist - Sam Long.

83'
Missed chance. Rocco Vata - Watford - shot with right foot from the centre of the box missed to the left. Assist - Ryan Porteous.
  
Another offensive push. Vakoun Bayo of Watford takes a shot with his right foot from the middle of the box, but the goalkeeper makes a save right in the middle of the goal. The assist came from Yasser Larouci.

81'
Missed chance. Giorgi Chakvetadze - Watford - shot with right foot from outside the box missed. Assist - Yasser Larouci.

80'
Attempt thwarted. Mattie Pollock of Watford's left-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area is obstructed.

79'
Corner kick awarded to Watford. Jamie Cumming is responsible for conceding it.
  
Another offensive push. Giorgi Chakvetadze of Watford takes a right-footed shot from beyond the box, but it's saved at the top middle of the goal. The assist was by Imrân Louza.

78'
Imrân Louza of Watford has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
  
Mark Harris of Oxford United has committed a foul.

77'
Player swap for Watford. Edo Kayembe is being replaced by Pierre Dwomoh.
  
Fouled by Mark Harris - Oxford United
  
Daniel Bachmann - Watford - won a free kick in defence.
  
Corner kick awarded to Oxford United, forced by Giorgi Chakvetadze.

76'
Elliott Moore - Oxford United - receive yellow card for a foul.

75'
Vakoun Bayo from Watford has been issued a yellow card.
  
Rúben Rodrigues of Oxford United has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
  
James Morris from Watford commits a foul.
  
Another offensive effort. Giorgi Chakvetadze of Watford takes a right-footed shot from beyond the box, but it's saved in the right corner. The assist was by Vakoun Bayo.

73'
Corner kick awarded to Watford, forced by Rúben Rodrigues.
  
Another offensive move. Rocco Vata from Watford takes a shot with his right foot from the left side of the penalty area, but it's saved in the left corner. The assist came from Giorgi Chakvetadze.

72'
A new offensive move is underway. Hidde ter Avest of Oxford United takes a shot with his right foot from the middle of the box, but the goalkeeper manages to save it right in the middle of the goal.

70'
Imrân Louza of Watford has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
  
Tyler Goodrham of Oxford United commits a foul.

68'
Player swap for Oxford United. Peter Kioso is replaced by Hidde ter Avest.

67'
Missed chance. Ryan Porteous - Watford - shot with the head from the centre of the box goes high after corner.
  
Corner kick awarded to Watford, caused by Jamie Cumming's defensive action.

63'
Match pause - Festy Ebosele of Watford is injured.

66'
Corner kick awarded to Watford, forced by Peter Kioso's defensive action.

65'
Corner kick awarded to Watford. Elliott Moore is responsible for the concession.
  
Pause ended. They are prepared to proceed.
  
Player change - Watford. Yasser Larouci is coming on for Festy Ebosele due to an injury.
  
Player swap - Watford. Kwadwo Baah is being replaced by Rocco Vata.

63'
Corner - Watford. Conceded by Sam Long.

62'
Missed chance. Ciaron Brown - Oxford United - shot with the head from the centre of the box missed to the left. Assist - Will Vaulks with a cross .
  
Festy Ebosele of Watford has been handed a yellow card due to a violation.
  
Peter Kioso of Oxford United has secured a free kick on the right flank.
  
Festy Ebosele of Watford commits a foul.

61'
James Morris of Watford commits a foul.
  
Rúben Rodrigues of Oxford United has secured a defensive free kick.

59'
Corner kick awarded to Watford, forced by Elliott Moore's defense.

58'
Player swap - Oxford United. Josh McEachran is replaced by Idris El Mizouni.
  
Player change - Oxford United. Mark Harris is coming on to replace Dane Scarlett.

57'
Offside called - against Oxford United. Dane Scarlett has been flagged offside.

56'
Another offensive effort. Edo Kayembe from Watford takes a left-footed shot from beyond the box, but it's saved in the left corner. The assist was by Giorgi Chakvetadze.

54'
Goal! Watford 1, Oxford United 0. Vakoun Bayo - Watford - shot with right foot from the centre of the box to the top left corner following a fast break.
  
Another offensive move. Vakoun Bayo of Watford takes a shot with his right foot from the middle of the box, but the goalkeeper saves it straight in the middle of the goal. The assist came from Kwadwo Baah.

51'
Corner kick awarded to Watford, forced by Ciaron Brown's defense.

49'
Rúben Rodrigues of Oxford United has successfully earned a free kick in the offensive zone.
  
Rúben Rodrigues of Oxford United has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
  
Imrân Louza from Watford commits a foul.

47'
Missed chance. Ryan Andrews - Watford - shot with left foot from outside the box missed to the left. Assist - Giorgi Chakvetadze.

45'
The second half commences with both Watford and Oxford United yet to score, the match stands at 0-0.
  
The first half concludes with Watford and Oxford United at a stalemate, neither team has scored, leaving the score at 0-0.
  
Josh McEachran of Oxford United has been handed a yellow card due to a foul.
  
Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
  
Corner - Watford. Conceded by Elliott Moore.
  
Attempt obstructed. Imrân Louza of Watford tries a left-footed shot from the middle of the box but it's stopped. The assist was by Festy Ebosele.

43'
Corner kick awarded to Watford. Ciaron Brown is responsible for the concession.

40'
Opportunity squandered. Edo Kayembe of Watford fires a right-footed shot from beyond the box that sails high and wide to the right. The assist was by Festy Ebosele.

38'
Kwadwo Baah of Watford has been shown a yellow card.
  
Ryan Porteous from Watford commits a foul.
  
Dane Scarlett of Oxford United has successfully earned a defensive free kick.

37'
Opportunity lost. Peter Kioso from Oxford United attempted a shot with his left foot from the right side of the box, but it went wide to the left. The assist was provided by Rúben Rodrigues.

36'
Shot blocked. Tyler Goodrham - Oxford United - shot with right foot from outside the box is blocked. Assist - Dane Scarlett.
  
Ryan Porteous of Watford has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
  
Greg Leigh of Oxford United has committed a foul.

34'
Ryan Porteous of Watford has been handed a yellow card due to a foul.
  
Tyler Goodrham of Oxford United has earned an attacking free kick.
  
Ryan Porteous from Watford commits a foul.

33'
Another offensive move. Imrân Louza from Watford takes a shot with his left foot from beyond the box, but it is successfully caught in the upper middle part of the goal.

32'
Corner kick awarded to Watford. It's given away by Peter Kioso.
  
Vakoun Bayo of Watford has successfully earned a free kick in the offensive zone.
  
Josh McEachran of Oxford United has committed a foul.

30'
Offside - Called against Watford. Vakoun Bayo has been flagged offside.

27'
Missed chance. Tyler Goodrham - Oxford United - shot with right foot from outside the box missed. Assist - Greg Leigh.

25'
Tyler Goodrham of Oxford United has earned an offensive free kick.
  
Imrân Louza of Watford commits a foul.

24'
Attempt thwarted. Kwadwo Baah from Watford tries a right-footed shot from beyond the box but it's stopped. The assist came from Ryan Andrews.

21'
Offside called - Oxford United. Dane Scarlett has been flagged offside.

19'
Rúben Rodrigues of Oxford United has successfully secured a defensive free kick.
  
James Morris from Watford commits a foul.

15'
Pause concluded. They are prepared to proceed.
  
Match pause - Mattie Pollock of Watford is injured.

12'
Corner kick awarded to Oxford United, forced by Mattie Pollock.

10'
Ryan Porteous of Watford has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
  
Dane Scarlett commits a foul - Oxford United.

7'
Pause ended. They are prepared to proceed.

6'
Match pause - Watford.
  
Jamie Cumming of Oxford United has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
  
Kwadwo Baah of Watford commits a foul.

4'
Opportunity squandered. Greg Leigh of Oxford United takes a left-footed shot from beyond the box, but it sails too high. The assist was provided by Dane Scarlett.
Oxford United
G
Jamie Cumming 1.England
8.4
D
Sam Long 2.England
7.0
D
Ciaron Brown 3.England
7.0
D
Elliott Moore 5.England
7.2
75'
D
Benjamin Nelson 16.England
M
Will Vaulks 4.Wales
7.1
M
Greg Leigh 22.Jamaica
7.6
M
Josh McEachran 6.England
7.0
58' 45'
M
Tyler Goodrham 19.England
7.2
M
Rúben Rodrigues 20.Portugal
7.3
85'
M
Peter Kioso 30.DR Congo
6.9
68'
F
Dane Scarlett 44.England
6.3
58'
Substitutes
G
Matt Ingram 21.England
D
Hidde ter Avest 24.Netherlands
6.5
68'
D
James Golding 35.England
M
Marselino Ferdinan 28.Indonesia
M
Idris El Mizouni 15.Tunisia
6.9
58'
F
Malcolm Ebiowei 11.England
F
Owen Dale 17.England
F
Will Goodwin 25.England
6.5
85'
F
Mark Harris 9.Wales
6.4
58'
Watford
G
Daniel Bachmann 1.Austria
7.9
D
Ryan Porteous 5.Scotland
7.5
34'
D
Matthew Pollock 6.England
7.7
D
James Morris 22.England
7.6
90'
M
Imrân Louza 10.Morocco
7.6
90'
M
Ryan Andrews 45.England
6.6
M
Giorgi Chakvetadze 8.Georgia
7.5
M
Moussa Sissoko 17.France
M
Kwadwo Baah 34.Germany
6.8
65' 38'
M
Festy Ebosele 36.Republic of Ireland
7.1
65' 62'
M
Edo Kayembe 39.DR Congo
6.8
77'
F
Vakoun Issouf Bayo 19.Ivory Coast
7.2
90' 75' Goals54'
Substitutes
G
Jonathan Bond 23.England
D
Antonio Tikvić 15.Croatia
D
Yasser Larouci 37.Algeria
6.8
65'
M
Ken Sema 12.Sweden
M
Pierre Dwomoh 14.Belgium
6.9
77'
M
Thomas Ince 7.England
90'
F
Rocco Vata 11.Scotland
6.9
65'
F
Daniel Jebbison 18.Canada
90'
F
Mamadou Doumbia 20.Mali
  • 60 Ball Possession 40
Shots
  • 16 Total 10
  • 8 On Target 3
  • 5 Off Target 6
  • 0 Penalties 0
  • 11 corners 4
  • 1 Off Sides 2
Fouls
  • 12 Total 8
  • 5 Yellow Cards 2
  • 0 Double Yellow 0
  • 0 Red Card 0

Standings

Team
Pts
Pl
Last 5
42
20
  • D
  • W
  • W
  • D
  • W
41
20
  • W
  • W
  • L
  • W
  • W
38
20
  • W
  • W
  • W
  • D
  • D
37
20
  • D
  • D
  • L
  • W
  • D
34
19
  • W
  • W
  • W
  • W
  • W
32
20
  • D
  • D
  • D
  • D
  • W
31
20
  • W
  • L
  • W
  • D
  • L
31
19
  • W
  • D
  • W
  • D
  • D
27
20
  • L
  • W
  • D
  • D
  • W
26
20
  • D
  • W
  • W
  • L
  • D
26
20
  • L
  • L
  • W
  • L
  • D
26
20
  • D
  • W
  • W
  • D
  • L
25
19
  • D
  • D
  • D
  • L
  • L
22
20
  • D
  • D
  • D
  • D
  • W
22
20
  • W
  • L
  • L
  • D
  • W
21
20
  • D
  • L
  • D
  • W
  • L
21
20
  • D
  • L
  • L
  • L
  • D
21
20
  • D
  • D
  • L
  • L
  • L
21
20
  • D
  • W
  • D
  • W
  • W
18
19
  • L
  • L
  • L
  • D
  • L
17
18
  • L
  • W
  • D
  • W
  • D
17
19
  • L
  • D
  • L
  • D
  • L
17
19
  • D
  • D
  • L
  • L
  • L
16
20
  • L
  • L
  • L
  • L
  • D