Barnsley FC vs Cambridge United FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Barnsley FC vs Cambridge United FC — League One at Oakwell Stadium.
- Barnsley FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Cambridge United FC 8 games · 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #18 | Position | #5 |
| 8 | Points | 13 |
| 7 | Played | 8 |
| 2 / 2 / 3 | W / D / L | 3 / 4 / 1 |
| 7 | Scored | 13 |
| 12 | Conceded | 11 |
| -5 | GD | +2 |
| 1.14 | PPG | 1.63 |
| 29% | Win % | 38% |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Barnsley FC this season
Barnsley FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season
Cambridge United FC this season
Barnsley FC are 18th (8 pts). Cambridge United FC are 5th (13 pts).
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
Cambridge United FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
2/1
46-60
4/–
61-75
3/2
76+
3/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Barnsley FC
| Cameron McGeehan | 3 G | |
| Reyes Cleary | 2 G | 1 A |
Cambridge United FC
| Ben Knight | 3 G | |
| Kelland Watts | 2 G | |
| Gassan Ahadme | 2 G | |
| Louis Appere | 1 G | 1 A |
| Isaac Heath | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Oakwell Stadium. Barnsley FC are looking to make home advantage count against Cambridge United FC.
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Michael Duff will be considering his options from the bench.
- 8' Goal! Max Watters scores his 21 goal in 240 matches.
- 13' Both keepers have barely been tested. Barnsley FC and Cambridge United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 18' Cambridge United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 23' 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.
- 28' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jordan Williams is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Barnsley FC.
- 33' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 37' It’s gonna be a Red card for Max Watters.
- 42' Devante Cole has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 46' It’s a booking for Barnsley FC player. James Norwood gets a Yellow card.
- 46' Fresh legs for Barnsley FC! James Norwood comes on to replace Nicky Cadden.
- 47' The referee calls foul for Paul Digby. He receives a Yellow card.
- 52' The 28-year-old Mads Juel Andersen has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 53' It’s a booking for Cambridge United FC player. George Williams gets a Yellow card.
- 58' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 61' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Conor McGrandles on 61 minutes.
- 64' What a moment for Jordan Williams! That strike on 64 puts his side firmly in control.
- 69' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 71' Another substitution for Cambridge United FC to replace George Williams by Shilow Tracey on 71 minute.
- 72' The crowd applauds Joe Ironside as he leaves the pitch. Brandon Haunstrop steps in for Cambridge United FC.
- 77' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 78' The crowd applauds Paul Digby as he leaves the pitch. Jack Lankester steps in for Cambridge United FC.
- 83' The energy levels are beginning to show. Michael Duff might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 87' A tactical swap from Barnsley FC — Ziyad Larkeche on, Devante Cole off on 87 minutes.
- 88' Another change for Barnsley FC made on 88 minute. Luca Connell leaves to be changed by Barry Cotter.
- The final score is 2-0.
Lineups
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
-
44
Devante Cole ↓ Ziyad Larkeche 87'
- 8
-
7
Nicky Cadden ↓ James Norwood 46'
- 30
- 5
-
48
Luca Connell ↓ Barry Cotter 88'
- 6
- 47
- 12
- 1
Bench
-
17
Barry Cotter ↑ 88'
- 23
-
9
James Norwood ↑ 46'
- 14
-
3
Jonathan Russell ↑ 46'
- 20
-
26
Ziyad Larkeche ↑ 87'
Coach
Michael Duff
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
2
George Williams ↓ Shilow Tracey 71'
- 24
- 23
- 21
- 10
- 1
-
4
Paul Digby ↓ Jack Lankester 78'
- 6
- 9
- 26
-
28
Liam Bennett ↓ Ben Worman 72'
Bench
-
3
Brandon Haunstrop ↑ 72'
-
14
Jack Lankester ↑ 78'
-
27
Ben Worman ↑ 72'
-
18
Shilow Tracey ↑ 71'
- 15
- 25
- 37
Coach
Mark Bonner
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Max Watters | 2 |
| Nicky Cadden | 1 |
| Jonathan Russell | 1 |
| Mael de Gevigney | 1 |
| Gassan Ahadme | 1 |
| Stephen Humphrys | 1 |
| Dan N'Lundulu | 1 |
| Devante Cole | 1 |
Head to Head
Barnsley FC Form
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
1.86
Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03
Cambridge United FC xG
I would bet for:
Barnsley FC to win 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Barnsley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.89
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Barnsley FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Cambridge United FC
42%
Barnsley FC or Cambridge United FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Barnsley FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
1 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
7.4%
3 – 1
5.9%
3 – 0
5.7%
1 – 2
5.3%
0 – 1
4.9%
2 – 2
4.9%
3 – 2
3.1%
0 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC
| Handicap | Barnsley FC covers | Push | Cambridge United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 17% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 23% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 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
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.