Barnsley FC vs Accrington Stanley FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Barnsley FC vs Accrington Stanley FC — League One at Oakwell Stadium.
- Barnsley FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Accrington Stanley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jan | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 14 Jan | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Jan | Derby County FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 02 Jan | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 29 Dec | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jan | Barnsley FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 14 Jan | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Jan | Boreham Wood FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Jan | Derby County FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 29 Dec | Morecambe FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Barnsley FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Barnsley FC this season
Barnsley FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Barnsley FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
3/3
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Barnsley FC
| Cameron McGeehan | 3 G | |
| Reyes Cleary | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Barnsley FC welcome Accrington Stanley FC for this crunch clash at Oakwell Stadium.
- 5' Goal! James Norwood scores his 37 goal in 48 matches.
- 8' Jack Aitchison has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 8 minutes.
- 13' Barnsley FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 18' Supporters expect more eagerness from Leslie Adekoya, as he is very good at scoring at Oakwell Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 19' What a strike from Jordan Williams! The score is 3-0.
- 23' The referee calls foul for Bobby Thomas. He receives a Yellow card.
- 26' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ethan Hamilton on 26 minutes.
- 31' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 36' Michael Nottingham has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 41' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 46' Dan Martin has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 51' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 56' Barnsley FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 60' Another change for Accrington Stanley FC made on 60 minute. Ethan Hamilton leaves to be changed by Rosaire Longelo.
- 65' Barnsley FC make a change. Jack Aitchison trudges off to be replaced by Max Watters on 65 minutes.
- 70' A change in the Accrington Stanley FC ranks — Sean McConville exits the field as Leslie Adekoya enters on 70.
- 73' Controversy at the stadium! Liam Coyle argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 76' Another substitution for Barnsley FC to replace James Norwood by Devante Cole on 76 minute.
- 79' Time for substitution for Accrington Stanley FC. Ryan Astley is replaced by Michael Nottingham.
- 80' Another change for Accrington Stanley FC made on 80 minute. Douglas Tharme leaves to be changed by Harrison Perritt.
- 81' The whistle greets Nicky Cadden as he departs to be replaced by Ziyad Larkeche.
- 82' The Barnsley FC manager makes a substitution. Herbie Kane departs to be replaced by Matty Wolfe.
- 87' Accrington Stanley FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Barnsley FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 40
-
8
Herbie Kane ↓ Matty Wolfe 82'
-
7
Nicky Cadden ↓ Ziyad Larkeche 81'
- 30
- 5
-
9
James Norwood ↓ Devante Cole 76'
- 48
- 6
-
27
Jack Aitchison ↓ Max Watters 65'
- 12
Bench
-
44
Devante Cole ↑ 76'
- 22
-
47
Max Watters ↑ 65'
- 14
-
33
Matty Wolfe ↑ 82'
- 20
-
26
Ziyad Larkeche ↑ 81'
Coach
Michael Duff
Accrington Stanley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 34
-
7
Shaun Whalley ↓ Josh Woods 60'
- 40
- 16
- 11
- 4
- 22
- 5
- 8
- 6
Bench
-
12
Michael Nottingham ↑ 79'
- 50
-
21
Harrison Perritt ↑ 80'
- 1
-
39
Josh Woods ↑ 60'
-
14
Rosaire Longelo ↑ 60'
-
42
Leslie Adekoya ↑ 70'
Coach
John Coleman
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| James Norwood | 2 |
| Tommy Leigh | 2 |
| Dimitri Cavare | 1 |
| Will Wood | 1 |
| Jordan Williams | 1 |
| Jack Aitchison | 1 |
| Kieffer Moore | 1 |
| Cauley Woodrow | 1 |
Head to Head
Barnsley FC Form
Accrington Stanley FC Form
2023-01-21
Barnsley FC
3–1
Accrington Stanley FC
L
2023-01-14
Accrington Stanley FC
2–0
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2023-01-07
Boreham Wood FC
1–1
Accrington Stanley FC
D
2023-01-02
Derby County FC
4–0
Accrington Stanley FC
L
2022-12-29
Morecambe FC
2–0
Accrington Stanley FC
L
2022-12-26
Accrington Stanley FC
1–1
Barnsley FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.75
Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.98
Accrington Stanley FC xG
I would bet for:
Barnsley FC to win 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Barnsley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.73
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Barnsley FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Accrington Stanley FC
44%
Barnsley FC or Accrington Stanley FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Barnsley FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
1 – 0
10.6%
2 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
9.4%
0 – 0
8.4%
3 – 0
5.6%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
5.5%
1 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
4.6%
0 – 2
3.1%
3 – 2
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC
| Handicap | Barnsley FC covers | Push | Accrington Stanley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 17% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 23% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 13% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Accrington Stanley FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

