Barnsley FC vs Cambridge United FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Barnsley FC vs Cambridge United FC — League One at Oakwell Ground.
- Barnsley FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Cambridge United FC 8 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Simon Mather
- Assistant 1 Mark Cunliffe
- Assistant 2 Stephen Wade
4 games this season
🟨 3.0/game
⚽ 7.8 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 | |
| Zak Bradshaw | 2 G | 1 A |
| Kelland Watts | 2 G | |
| Gassan Ahadme | 2 G | |
| Louis Appere | 1 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Oakwell Ground that hosts another battle between Barnsley FC and Cambridge United FC.
- 5' Barnsley FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' The travelling Cambridge United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 13' Mael de Gevigney has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 13 minutes.
- 18' Jordan Williams is a natural defender and has been asked to do a very specific job for Cambridge United FC tonight.
- 23' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 28' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 33' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 38' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 43' Adam Phillips is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Barnsley FC so far.
- 46' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jamie McCart on 46.
- 51' Cambridge United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 54' Cambridge United FC ring the changes. Lyle Taylor has done his job and it is now time for Gassan Ahadme to step up.
- 57' The Barnsley FC bench stirs into life. Jamie McCart is withdrawn and Corey O'Keeffe gets his opportunity.
- 62' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 62 minutes.
- 67' Time for substitution for Barnsley FC. John McAtee is replaced by Sam Cosgrove.
- 68' Controversy at the stadium! Joshua Earl argues furiously but the card stands.
- 69' Controversy at the stadium! Mamadou Jobe argues furiously but the card stands.
- 70' Cambridge United FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 72' Goal! Gassan Ahadme scores his 27 goal in 376 matches.
- 77' James Brophy has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 7 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 81' The supporters are chanting for Max Watters. He replaces Adam Phillips on 81 minute.
- 82' Barry Cotter has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nicky Cadden on 82 minute.
- 87' Liam Bennett has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 0-2 the final result. Barnsley FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 44
- 43
- 8
- 1
-
45
John McAtee ↓ Sam Cosgrove 67'
-
7
Nicky Cadden ↓ Barry Cotter 82'
-
30
Adam Phillips ↓ Max Watters 81'
- 48
-
26
Jamie McCart ↓ Corey O'Keeffe 57'
- 6
Bench
- 23
-
17
Barry Cotter ↑ 82'
-
9
Sam Cosgrove ↑ 67'
-
22
Corey O'Keeffe ↑ 57'
- 11
-
36
Max Watters ↑ 81'
- 3
Coach
Neill Collins
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 14
- 24
- 6
- 3
-
18
Lyle Taylor ↓ Gassan Ahadme 54'
- 26
- 4
- 25
- 28
- 2
Bench
- 21
- 10
- 9
- 19
- 16
-
23
Gassan Ahadme ↑ 54'
- 31
Coach
Barry Corr
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Max Watters | 2 |
| Mael de Gevigney | 1 |
| Gassan Ahadme | 1 |
| Stephen Humphrys | 1 |
| Dan N'Lundulu | 1 |
| Devante Cole | 1 |
| Jonathan Lewis | 1 |
| Robbie Cundy | 1 |
Head to Head
Barnsley FC Form
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
0 / 4
1.51
Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.45
Cambridge United FC xG
I would bet for:
Barnsley FC or Cambridge United FC 73% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Cambridge United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
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
67%
Draw or Cambridge United FC
59%
Barnsley FC or Cambridge United FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cambridge United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7.9%
0 – 0
7%
1 – 0
7%
0 – 1
6.7%
2 – 2
6%
2 – 0
5.9%
0 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
4.1%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC
| Handicap | Barnsley FC covers | Push | Cambridge United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 19% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 18% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.