- Recent form: Oxford City FC have 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 10 matches (all-competitions).
- Away form (season): Oxford City FC have 4 wins and 1 defeat in 5 away games in all-competitions (all-season).
- Away goals: Oxford City score an average of 2.20 goals per away game and concede an average of 0.40.
Oxford City can get the better of Torquay in cup clash
Form and recent results
Torquay United are in good form, but Oxford City FC are on a better run and appear to have the momentum in their favour heading into Saturday's FA Cup Qualification 2026 clash at Plainmoor. Both sides are on back-to-back wins, with Torquay edging out Tonbridge Angels 1-0 away in the FA Cup qualification on Tuesday, while Oxford were 3-0 winners away at Hebburn Town in the league on Saturday.
Styles of play
United's victory in Kent came in a game where they didn't offer much, but that is Jimmy Ball's pragmatic side – they are a result-first team who keep a compact block and look to nick a goal on the counter-attack. Ross Jenkins' Oxford side are very much the opposite as they look to keep the opposition pinned back by playing on the front foot and offering width, as well as having the energy to keep their rotations going.
That contrast in styles should make for an open and lively cup contest with Torquay looking to release their forwards, while Oxford will try to hold them at the back and break forward.
Prediction and betting
Oxford have the stronger away form and stats going into this game, so we're backing them to nick it.
- The visitors are 2.9 to win the game, while over 2.5 goals at 1.73 and both teams to score at 1.57 is also advised.
