Thursday , 2 July 2026

Barnsley FC vs Cambridge United FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2023-24
Barnsley FC
0 – 2
Full Time
Cambridge United FC
Fri 29 Mar 2024 · 15:00 UTC Oakwell Ground HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 13' Mael de Gevigney og
0–2 72' Gassan Ahadme
Jamie McCart 46' Y
Joshua Earl 68' Y
Y 69' Mamadou Jobe
Y 70' Liam Bennett

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Simon Mather
  • Assistant 1 Mark Cunliffe
  • Assistant 2 Stephen Wade

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Lincoln City FC 46 103
2 Cardiff City FC 46 91
3 Stockport County FC 46 77
4 Bradford City AFC 46 77
5 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75
6 Stevenage FC 46 75
7 Luton Town FC 46 74
8 Plymouth Argyle FC 46 73
9 Huddersfield Town AFC 46 67
10 Mansfield Town FC 46 65
11 Wycombe Wanderers FC 46 63
12 Reading FC 46 63
13 Blackpool FC 46 60
14 Doncaster Rovers FC 46 60
15 Barnsley FC 46 59
16 Wigan Athletic FC 46 56
17 Burton Albion FC 46 54
18 Peterborough United FC 46 53
19 AFC Wimbledon 46 53
20 Leyton Orient FC 46 52
21 Exeter City FC 46 49
22 Port Vale FC 46 42
23 Rotherham United FC 46 41
24 Northampton Town FC 46 35

Head-to-Head

3
2
1
Barnsley FC 6 games · Avg 2.5 goals Cambridge United FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-03-29 Barnsley FC 0–2 Cambridge United FC 2023-10-03 Cambridge United FC 0–4 Barnsley FC 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
29 Mar Cambridge United FC H 0–2 L
16 Mar Cheltenham Town FC H 0–0 D
12 Mar Carlisle United FC A 3–2 W
09 Mar Lincoln City FC H 1–5 L
05 Mar Bolton Wanderers FC H 2–2 D
02 Mar Wycombe Wanderers FC A 4–2 W
Cambridge United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Mar Barnsley FC A 2–0 W
16 Mar Reading FC A 0–4 L
12 Mar Lincoln City FC A 0–6 L
09 Mar Northampton Town FC H 1–1 D
02 Mar Bolton Wanderers FC A 0–2 L
27 Feb Stevenage FC A 0–1 L

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Oakwell Ground. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Barnsley FC in their trying to find a way past Cambridge United FC's compact .
  • 10' Barnsley FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Cambridge United FC's shape.
  • 13' The deadlock is broken! Mael de Gevigney gets on the scoresheet on 13 minutes.
  • 18' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 23' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 28' Cambridge United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 33' Barnsley FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 38' Over 38 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 43' Cambridge United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 46' That looks like a foul for a card for Jamie McCart.
  • 51' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Neill Collins will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 54' The crowd applauds Lyle Taylor as he leaves the pitch. Gassan Ahadme steps in for Cambridge United FC.
  • 57' Time for substitution for Barnsley FC. Jamie McCart is replaced by Corey O'Keeffe.
  • 62' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Herbie Kane made 235 appearances and scored 27 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 67' It is a substitution in Barnsley FC team. John McAtee is replaced by Sam Cosgrove on 67 minute.
  • 68' A meaty challenge results in booking for Joshua Earl on 68.
  • 69' Controversy at the stadium! Mamadou Jobe argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 70' A moment of madness from Liam Bennett on 70 minutes earns him a card. Cambridge United FC will be frustrated.
  • 72' What composure from Gassan Ahadme! The Morocco international strokes it home. 1-1.
  • 77' Paul Digby has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 81' It is a substitution in Barnsley FC team. Adam Phillips is replaced by Max Watters on 81 minute.
  • 82' It is a substitution in Barnsley FC team. Nicky Cadden is replaced by Barry Cotter on 82 minute.
  • 87' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Cambridge United FC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Barnsley FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Neill Collins

Cambridge United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Barry Corr

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

2024-03-29 Barnsley FC 0–2 Cambridge United FC 2023-10-03 Cambridge United FC 0–4 Barnsley FC 2023-02-11 Barnsley FC 2–0 Cambridge United FC 2022-09-17 Cambridge United FC 0–3 Barnsley FC

Barnsley FC Form

2024-03-29 Barnsley FC 0–2 Cambridge United FC L 2024-03-16 Barnsley FC 0–0 Cheltenham Town FC D 2024-03-12 Carlisle United FC 2–3 Barnsley FC W 2024-03-09 Barnsley FC 1–5 Lincoln City FC L 2024-03-05 Barnsley FC 2–2 Bolton Wanderers FC D 2024-03-02 Wycombe Wanderers FC 2–4 Barnsley FC W

Cambridge United FC Form

2024-03-29 Barnsley FC 0–2 Cambridge United FC W 2024-03-16 Reading FC 4–0 Cambridge United FC L 2024-03-12 Lincoln City FC 6–0 Cambridge United FC L 2024-03-09 Cambridge United FC 1–1 Northampton Town FC D 2024-03-02 Bolton Wanderers FC 2–0 Cambridge United FC L 2024-02-27 Stevenage FC 1–0 Cambridge United FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.61 Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05 Cambridge United FC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Barnsley FC48% Draw27% Cambridge United FC25%
Actual: Cambridge United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 2.66
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Barnsley FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Cambridge United FC
52%
Barnsley FC or Cambridge United FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Barnsley FC35% Draw47% Cambridge United FC18%
Actual: Cambridge United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
1 – 0
10.4%
2 – 1
9.2%
0 – 0
9%
2 – 0
8.9%
0 – 1
6.4%
1 – 2
5.9%
3 – 1
4.9%
2 – 2
4.8%
3 – 0
4.7%
0 – 2
Actual
3 – 2
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC

Handicap Barnsley FC covers Push Cambridge United FC covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 15% 74%
-1.5 26% — 74%
-1 26% 23% 51%
-0.5 49% — 51%
+0.5 77% — 23%
+1 77% 14% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
36% ✓
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✗

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