AFC Bournemouth vs Barnsley FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
AFC Bournemouth vs Barnsley FC — Championship at Vitality Stadium.
- AFC Bournemouth 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Barnsley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee David Rock
- Referee Nick Greenhalgh
- Referee Akil Howson
- Referee John Brooks
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar | Barnsley FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 06 Mar | Preston North End FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Mar | Bristol City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Feb | Watford FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Feb | Cardiff City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Feb | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar | AFC Bournemouth | A | 3–2 | W |
| 10 Mar | Derby County FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Mar | Birmingham City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Mar | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 27 Feb | Millwall FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Feb | Stoke City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against AFC Bournemouth and Barnsley FC has kicked off!
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. AFC Bournemouth is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 16' Against the run of play, Michal Helik has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 21' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 22' Magnificent from Arnaut Danjuma! That is 53 goals in 351 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 24' A meaty challenge results in booking for Cauley Woodrow on 24.
- 29' It looks surprising Barnsley FC does not make any changes. Conor Chaplin has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 34' Lloyd Kelly has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 39' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 43' A meaty challenge results in booking for Mads Juel Andersen on 43.
- 45' Jack Stacey has so much to prove this time. He replaces Adam Smith on 45 minute.
- 46' Another change for Barnsley FC made on 46 minute. Conor Chaplin leaves to be changed by Carlton Morris.
- 47' Dominic Solanke has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 45 minutes.
- 52' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 57' Barnsley FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 60' The deadlock is broken! Dominik Frieser gets on the scoresheet on 60 minutes.
- 65' A change in the AFC Bournemouth ranks — Ben Pearson exits the field as Philip Billing enters on 65.
- 67' The whistle greets Dominik Frieser as he departs to be replaced by Daryl Dike.
- 72' Both keepers have barely been tested. AFC Bournemouth and Barnsley FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 75' Carlton Morris was booked on 75.
- 78' A meaty challenge results in booking for Sam Surridge on 78.
- 80' What a strike from Carlton Morris! The score is 2-3.
- 85' Herbie Kane needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 86' That is a Yellow card for AFC Bournemouth. Lloyd Kelly will be fuming at that decision.
- Full Time. Barnsley FC beats AFC Bournemouth
Lineups
AFC Bournemouth Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 10
- 9
- 8
- 1
-
15
Adam Smith ↓ Jack Stacey 45'
- 3
- 19
-
12
Shane Long ↓ Sam Surridge 65'
- 18
-
22
Ben Pearson ↓ Philip Billing 65'
Bench
-
29
Philip Billing ↑ 65'
- 23
- 11
- 6
-
14
Sam Surridge ↑ 65'
-
17
Jack Stacey ↑ 45'
- 33
- 20
- 32
Coach
Jonathan Woodgate
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 20
- 9
- 27
-
2
Jordan Williams ↓ Callum Styles 46'
- 40
-
11
Conor Chaplin ↓ Carlton Morris 46'
-
28
Dominik Frieser ↓ Daryl Dike 67'
- 30
- 6
-
21
Romal Palmer ↓ Herbie Kane 46'
Bench
- 1
- 29
- 24
-
8
Herbie Kane ↑ 46'
-
4
Callum Styles ↑ 46'
-
14
Carlton Morris ↑ 46'
- 22
- 26
-
10
Daryl Dike ↑ 67'
Coach
Valerien Ismael
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dominic Solanke | 4 |
| Jordan Zemura | 2 |
| Philip Billing | 2 |
| Diego Rico | 1 |
| Sam Surridge | 1 |
| Arnaut Danjuma | 1 |
| Carlton Morris | 1 |
| Dominik Frieser | 1 |
AFC Bournemouth Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.74
AFC Bournemouth xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.61
Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for:
AFC Bournemouth or Barnsley FC 74% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Barnsley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.35
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
AFC Bournemouth or Draw
64%
Draw or Barnsley FC
62%
AFC Bournemouth or Barnsley FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AFC Bournemouth win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–3 not predicted2 – 3Actual
1 – 1
10.7%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 2
6.6%
1 – 0
5.4%
2 – 0
5.3%
0 – 0
5%
0 – 1
5%
3 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
4.6%
1 – 3
4.1%
3 – 2
3.9%
Asian Handicap — AFC Bournemouth
| Handicap | AFC Bournemouth covers | Push | Barnsley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 19% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 17% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 10% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
AFC Bournemouth keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

