Karl Robinson
Rotates the shape
12 matches · 07 Nov 2021 – 14 Feb 2026 · usually 3-1-4-2
1.67points per game
6-2-4won · drawn · lost
+2.0points vs expected
20%came back when trailing (5)
75%held the lead when ahead (8)
| Split | P | W | D | L | PPG | GF | GA | xG | xGA | Scored first | Won when first | Lead mins | Trail mins | Late GF | Late GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 1.67 | 1.92 | 2.08 | 1.26 | 2.41 | 58% | 86% | 40.2 | 22.3 | 0.67 | 0.67 |
| Home | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2.13 | 2.25 | 1.25 | 1.84 | 1.11 | 75% | 83% | 52.1 | 11.4 | 0.75 | 0.38 |
| Away | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.75 | 1.25 | 3.75 | 0.68 | 3.71 | 25% | 100% | 16.3 | 44.3 | 0.50 | 1.25 |
10 matches · 16 Nov 2022 – 14 Feb 2026 · usually 3-1-4-2
1.90points per game
6-1-3won · drawn · lost
+2.0points vs expected
25%came back when trailing (4)
100%held the lead when ahead (6)
| Split | P | W | D | L | PPG | GF | GA | xG | xGA | Scored first | Won when first | Lead mins | Trail mins | Late GF | Late GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1.90 | 1.80 | 1.90 | 1.26 | 2.41 | 60% | 100% | 38.8 | 25.7 | 0.60 | 0.40 |
| Home | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2.29 | 2.29 | 1.14 | 1.84 | 1.11 | 71% | 100% | 49.6 | 13.0 | 0.86 | 0.29 |
| Away | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1.00 | 0.67 | 3.67 | 0.68 | 3.71 | 33% | 100% | 13.7 | 55.3 | 0.00 | 0.67 |
7 matches · 02 Nov 2024 – 14 Feb 2026 · usually 3-1-4-2
1.86points per game
4-1-2won · drawn · lost
+2.0points vs expected
33%came back when trailing (3)
100%held the lead when ahead (4)
| Split | P | W | D | L | PPG | GF | GA | xG | xGA | Scored first | Won when first | Lead mins | Trail mins | Late GF | Late GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1.86 | 1.71 | 2.00 | 1.26 | 2.41 | 57% | 100% | 38.0 | 32.9 | 0.43 | 0.29 |
| Home | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2.60 | 2.40 | 0.80 | 1.84 | 1.11 | 80% | 100% | 53.2 | 12.8 | 0.60 | 0.00 |
| Away | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 | 0.68 | 3.71 | 0% | – | 0.0 | 83.0 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
Style vs FA Cup peers (5-year window · 12 matches · 124 peers)
| Metric | Coach | vs peers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.67 | +0.11 | |
| xG difference / match | -1.15 | -0.44 | |
| Possession % | 45.3 | -0.21 | |
| Shots / match | 11.8 | +1.29 | |
| Open-play share of xG | 71% | +0.40 | + = open play, − = set pieces |
| Tackles + interceptions | 27.6 | +0.25 | |
| Fouls / match | 10.1 | +0.67 | |
| Cards / match | 2.00 | +0.03 | |
| Came back when trailing | 20% | -0.67 | of matches trailed |
| Held lead when ahead | 75% | +0.01 | of matches led |
| Substitutions / match | 4.58 | +1.89 | |
| First substitution (min) | 58.9 | +0.11 | + = later |
| Changes shape between games | 91% | +1.28 |
- Usual shape
- 3-1-4-2 (7 shapes used)
- First sub when trailing
- 57.0'
- First sub when leading
- 59.3'
- Makes a change before 60'
- 33% of matches
| Shape | P | Share | W | D | L | PPG | xG diff | Last used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1-4-2 usual | 3 | 25% | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2.00 | -0.91 | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 3-5-2 | 2 | 17% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.50 | -1.90 | 14 Feb 2026 |
| 4-2-3-1 | 2 | 17% | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.50 | – | 09 Jan 2023 |
| 4-3-3 | 2 | 17% | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2.00 | – | 26 Nov 2022 |
| 4-4-2 | 1 | 8% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 | – | 30 Nov 2024 |
| 3-4-1-2 | 1 | 8% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 | – | 02 Nov 2024 |
| 3-4-3 | 1 | 8% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | – | 16 Nov 2021 |
| Shape | P | Share | W | D | L | PPG | xG diff | Last used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1-4-2 usual | 3 | 30% | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2.00 | -0.91 | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 3-5-2 | 2 | 20% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.50 | -1.90 | 14 Feb 2026 |
| 4-2-3-1 | 2 | 20% | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.50 | – | 09 Jan 2023 |
| 4-4-2 | 1 | 10% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 | – | 30 Nov 2024 |
| 3-4-1-2 | 1 | 10% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 | – | 02 Nov 2024 |
| 4-3-3 | 1 | 10% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 | – | 26 Nov 2022 |
| Shape | P | Share | W | D | L | PPG | xG diff | Last used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1-4-2 usual | 3 | 43% | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2.00 | -0.91 | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 3-5-2 | 2 | 29% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.50 | -1.90 | 14 Feb 2026 |
| 4-4-2 | 1 | 14% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 | – | 30 Nov 2024 |
| 3-4-1-2 | 1 | 14% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 | – | 02 Nov 2024 |
2 clubs · 1 caretaker spell · match figures cover the last five years
| Club | From | To | P | W-D-L | PPG | vs xPts | First 10 | Predecessor | Bounce |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Salford City caretaker |
Jan 2024 | Jun 2026 | 7 | 4-1-2 | 1.86 | +2.0 | 1.86 | 1.00 | +0.86 |
 Oxford United |
Mar 2018 | Mar 2023 | 5 | 2-1-2 | 1.40 | – | 1.40 | – | – |
| Date | Comp | Opponent | Score | xG | Shape | Subs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb 2026 | UK FA Cup | at MCI | 0–2 L | 0.44 · 2.34 | 3-5-2 | 5 (first 70') | · caretaker |
| 20 Jan 2026 | UK FA Cup | v SWI | 3–2 W | 1.18 · 1.35 | 3-1-4-2 | 3 (first 61') | · caretaker |
| 05 Dec 2025 | UK FA Cup | v LEY | 4–0 W | 2.50 · 0.88 | 3-1-4-2 | 3 (first 79') | · caretaker |
| 01 Nov 2025 | UK FA Cup | v LNC | 1–1 D | – | 3-5-2 | 6 (first 46') | came back · caretaker |