Thursday , 2 July 2026

Barnsley FC vs Cambridge United FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2024-25
Barnsley FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Cambridge United FC
Sat 22 Mar 2025 · 15:00 UTC Oakwell Stadium 10,790 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 9' James Brophy
Jonathan Lewis 90+2' 1–1
Y 45' Scott Malone
Y 49' Ben Stevenson
Mael de Gevigney 55' Y
Y 77' James Gibbons
Kelechi Nwakali 90' Y
Jonathan Russell 90' Y
Y 90' Michael Morrison

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Richard Eley (England)
  • Assistant 1
  • Assistant 2

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
2025-03-22 Barnsley FC 1–1 Cambridge United FC 2024-11-16 Cambridge United FC 1–1 Barnsley FC 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

Recent Form

Barnsley FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Mar Cambridge United FC H 1–1 D
15 Mar Mansfield Town FC A 1–2 L
08 Mar Blackpool FC H 0–3 L
04 Mar Charlton Athletic FC A 0–1 L
01 Mar Lincoln City FC H 4–3 W
25 Feb Northampton Town FC A 2–1 W
Cambridge United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Mar Barnsley FC A 1–1 D
15 Mar Peterborough United FC H 0–1 L
11 Mar Blackpool FC A 1–2 L
08 Mar Wigan Athletic FC A 0–1 L
04 Mar Stevenage FC H 0–1 L
01 Mar Crawley Town FC A 2–0 W

Key Stats

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Barnsley FC is hosting Cambridge United FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' Cambridge United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
  • 9' GOAL! James Brophy scores on 9. Assisted by Dominic Ballard
  • 14' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Barnsley FC that had 385 games and scored 496 goals.
  • 19' The supporters are chanting for Jonathan Bland. He replaces Josh Benson on 19 minute.
  • 24' Barnsley FC is showing some good football. However, Barnsley FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 29' It’s high time Neil Harris made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 34' Supporters expect more eagerness from Luca Connell, as he is very good at scoring at Oakwell Stadium with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 39' 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.
  • 44' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 45' It’s a booking for Cambridge United FC player. Scott Malone gets a card.
  • 49' Cambridge United FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 54' It looks surprising Barnsley FC does not make any changes. Stephen Humphrys has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 55' Mael de Gevigney is having his name booked by the referee on 55.
  • 60' It looks like no one’s ball. Barnsley FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 62' Fabio Jalo is replacing Luca Connell for the Barnsley FC side.
  • 63' It is a substitution in Barnsley FC team. Donovan Pines is replaced by Jonathan Russell on 63 minute.
  • 66' It is a substitution in Cambridge United FC team. Dominic Ballard is replaced by Sullay Kaikai on 66 minute.
  • 71' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 76' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Cambridge United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 77' The referee shows Cambridge United FC player a card on 77.
  • 77' The supporters are chanting for Jonathan Lewis. He replaces Adam Phillips on 77 minute.
  • 79' The Cambridge United FC manager makes a substitution. Josh Stokes departs to be replaced by Dan N'Lundulu.
  • 84' Kieran Flavell has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 49 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 89' 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.
  • 90' Kelechi Nwakali is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-1.

Lineups

Barnsley FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Conor Hourihane

Cambridge United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Neil Harris

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Max Watters 2
James Norwood 1
Jordan Williams 1
Nicky Cadden 1
Jonathan Russell 1
Mael de Gevigney 1
Gassan Ahadme 1
Stephen Humphrys 1

Head to Head

2025-03-22 Barnsley FC 1–1 Cambridge United FC 2024-11-16 Cambridge United FC 1–1 Barnsley FC 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

Barnsley FC Form

2025-03-22 Barnsley FC 1–1 Cambridge United FC D 2025-03-15 Mansfield Town FC 2–1 Barnsley FC L 2025-03-08 Barnsley FC 0–3 Blackpool FC L 2025-03-04 Charlton Athletic FC 1–0 Barnsley FC L 2025-03-01 Barnsley FC 4–3 Lincoln City FC W 2025-02-25 Northampton Town FC 1–2 Barnsley FC W

Cambridge United FC Form

2025-03-22 Barnsley FC 1–1 Cambridge United FC D 2025-03-15 Cambridge United FC 0–1 Peterborough United FC L 2025-03-11 Blackpool FC 2–1 Cambridge United FC L 2025-03-08 Wigan Athletic FC 1–0 Cambridge United FC L 2025-03-04 Cambridge United FC 0–1 Stevenage FC L 2025-03-01 Crawley Town FC 0–2 Cambridge United FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.37 Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18 Cambridge United FC xG
I would bet for: Barnsley FC or Cambridge United FC 72%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Barnsley FC43% Draw28% Cambridge United FC29%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 2.55
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 72%
28%
± 2.5 46%
54%
± 3.5 26%
74%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

Barnsley FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Cambridge United FC
57%
Barnsley FC or Cambridge United FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Barnsley FC29% Draw48% Cambridge United FC23%
Actual: Cambridge United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
9.9%
1 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
8.3%
0 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
7.1%
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
5%
3 – 1
3.8%
3 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC

Handicap Barnsley FC covers Push Cambridge United FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 12% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 21% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 69% — 31%
+1 69% 18% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
31% ✓
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

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