Saturday , 14 November 2026

Barnsley FC vs Cambridge United FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2022-23
Barnsley FC
2 – 0
Full Time
Cambridge United FC
Sat 11 Feb 2023 · 15:00 UTC Oakwell Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Max Watters 37' R
James Norwood 46' Y
Y 47' Paul Digby
Y 53' George Williams
Y 61' Conor McGrandles

Overview

Match Preview

Barnsley FC vs Cambridge United FC — League One at Oakwell Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Huddersfield Town AFC 14 29
2 Stockport County FC 15 29
3 Oxford United FC 13 26
4 Luton Town FC 14 24
5 Sheffield Wednesday FC 14 23
6 Plymouth Argyle FC 15 23
7 Reading FC 15 22
8 Bradford City AFC 13 22
9 Milton Keynes Dons FC 14 21
10 Cambridge United FC 14 21
11 Leicester City FC 13 19
12 Mansfield Town FC 13 19
13 Wycombe Wanderers FC 13 18
14 Leyton Orient FC 13 17
15 Burton Albion FC 15 17
16 Stevenage FC 12 16
17 AFC Wimbledon 14 16
18 Notts County FC 12 14
19 Wigan Athletic FC 15 14
20 Blackpool FC 13 12
21 Doncaster Rovers FC 13 12
22 Peterborough United FC 13 10
23 Barnsley FC 13 9
24 Bromley FC 13 9

Head-to-Head

3
2
2
Barnsley FC 7 games · Avg 2.6 goals Cambridge United FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-02-11 Barnsley FC 2–0 Cambridge United FC 2022-09-17 Cambridge United FC 0–3 Barnsley FC

Recent Form

Barnsley FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Feb Cambridge United FC H 2–0 W
04 Feb Portsmouth FC A 1–1 D
01 Feb Oxford United FC A 2–1 W
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
Cambridge United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Feb Barnsley FC A 0–2 L
04 Feb Ipswich Town FC H 1–1 D
28 Jan Lincoln City FC A 0–0 D
21 Jan Shrewsbury Town FC A 1–5 L
07 Jan Bristol Rovers FC H 1–2 L
02 Jan Sheffield Wednesday FC A 0–5 L

Season Stats

Barnsley FC Cambridge United FC
#23 Position #10
9 Points 21
13 Played 14
2 / 3 / 8 W / D / L 5 / 6 / 3
13 Scored 21
24 Conceded 21
-11 GD +0
0.69 PPG 1.50
15% Win % 36%

Key Stats

43% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
43% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
8% Clean Sheets
Barnsley FC this season
7% Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season

Barnsley FC are 23rd (9 pts). Cambridge United FC are 10th (21 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Barnsley FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/6
61-75
3/6
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cambridge United FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
2/4
46-60
6/3
61-75
4/5
76+
7/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Barnsley FC
Cameron McGeehan 3 G
Reyes Cleary 2 G 1 A
Cambridge United FC
Ben Knight 4 G 2 A
Shayne Lavery 3 G 2 A
Sullay Kaikai 3 G 1 A
Gassan Ahadme 3 G
Zak Bradshaw 2 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Barnsley FC and Cambridge United FC has kicked off!
  • 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
  • 8' Max Watters doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 13' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 18' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 23' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Barnsley FC that had 398 games and scored 515 goals.
  • 28' It is a cagey affair so far. Barnsley FC in their trying to find a way past Cambridge United FC's compact .
  • 33' The home supporters are growing impatient. Barnsley FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 37' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Red card for Max Watters.
  • 42' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 46' The referee has no hesitation. James Norwood is booked for Barnsley FC — Yellow card on 46.
  • 46' James Norwood is replacing Nicky Cadden for the Barnsley FC side.
  • 47' Paul Digby has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 47.
  • 52' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 53' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for George Williams.
  • 58' The 27-year-old Jordan Williams has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 61' The referee shows Cambridge United FC player a Yellow card on 61.
  • 64' What a strike from Jordan Williams! The score is 2-0.
  • 69' 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.
  • 71' A change in the Cambridge United FC ranks — George Williams exits the field as Shilow Tracey enters on 71.
  • 72' The crowd applauds Joe Ironside as he leaves the pitch. Brandon Haunstrop steps in for Cambridge United FC.
  • 77' Cambridge United FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
  • 78' Cambridge United FC make a change. Paul Digby trudges off to be replaced by Jack Lankester on 78 minutes.
  • 83' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 87' Ziyad Larkeche is ready to make an impact after coming on for Devante Cole at the 87 minute mark.
  • 88' Barry Cotter is ready to make an impact after coming on for Luca Connell at the 88 minute mark.
  • With this win, Barnsley FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Barnsley FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Duff

Cambridge United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mark Bonner

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Max Watters 2
Devante Cole 1
Jonathan Lewis 1
Robbie Cundy 1
James Brophy 1
James Norwood 1
Vimal Yoganathan 1
Jordan Williams 1

Head to Head

2023-02-11 Barnsley FC 2–0 Cambridge United FC 2022-09-17 Cambridge United FC 0–3 Barnsley FC

Barnsley FC Form

2023-02-11 Barnsley FC 2–0 Cambridge United FC W 2023-02-04 Portsmouth FC 1–1 Barnsley FC D 2023-02-01 Oxford United FC 1–2 Barnsley FC W 2023-01-21 Barnsley FC 3–1 Accrington Stanley FC W 2023-01-14 Charlton Athletic FC 2–0 Barnsley FC L 2023-01-08 Derby County FC 3–0 Barnsley FC L

Cambridge United FC Form

2023-02-11 Barnsley FC 2–0 Cambridge United FC L 2023-02-04 Cambridge United FC 1–1 Ipswich Town FC D 2023-01-28 Lincoln City FC 0–0 Cambridge United FC D 2023-01-21 Shrewsbury Town FC 5–1 Cambridge United FC L 2023-01-07 Cambridge United FC 1–2 Bristol Rovers FC L 2023-01-02 Sheffield Wednesday FC 5–0 Cambridge United FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.92 Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04 Cambridge United FC xG
I would bet for: Barnsley FC to win 59% + Over 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Barnsley FC59% Draw23% Cambridge United FC18%
Actual: Barnsley FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.96
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 34%
66%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

Barnsley FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Cambridge United FC
41%
Barnsley FC or Cambridge United FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Barnsley FC40% Draw43% Cambridge United FC17%
Actual: Barnsley FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.2%
2 – 1
9.6%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
9.3%
0 – 0
6.9%
3 – 1
6.1%
3 – 0
5.9%
1 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 1
4.6%
3 – 2
3.3%
4 – 1
3%

Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC

Handicap Barnsley FC covers Push Cambridge United FC covers
-2.5 16% — 84%
-2 16% 17% 66%
-1.5 34% — 66%
-1 34% 23% 44%
-0.5 56% — 44%
+0.5 81% — 19%
+1 81% 12% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
36% ✗
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
16% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.