Barnsley FC vs Cardiff City FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Barnsley FC vs Cardiff City FC — Championship at Oakwell Stadium.
- Barnsley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Cardiff City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee George Byrne
- Referee David Webb
- Referee Samuel Lewis
- Referee Andy Woolmer
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan | Cardiff City FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Jan | Norwich City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Jan | Watford FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Jan | Swansea City AFC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 10 Jan | Tranmere Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Jan | Norwich City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan | Barnsley FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Jan | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Jan | Norwich City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Jan | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Dec | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Brentford FC | H | 2–3 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Oakwell Stadium. Barnsley FC are looking to make home advantage count against Cardiff City FC.
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 20' Mads Juel Andersen doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Barnsley FC in their trying to find a way past Cardiff City FC's compact .
- 30' Over 30 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 35' The home supporters are growing impatient. Barnsley FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 40' Bradley Collins has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 45' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 50' Cardiff City FC make a change. Junior Hoilett trudges off to be replaced by Josh Murphy on 50 minutes.
- 52' What a moment for Cauley Woodrow! That strike on 52 puts his side firmly in control.
- 57' The travelling Cardiff City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 58' What a strike from Sheyi Ojo! The score is 2-1.
- 58' Fresh legs for Barnsley FC! Carlton Morris comes on to replace Dominik Frieser.
- 63' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 68' A stunning finish from Kieffer Moore — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 72' Romal Palmer makes way for Herbie Kane at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from Barnsley FC.
- 77' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Barnsley FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 79' Barnsley FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Michael Sollbauer is hanging Toby Sibbick on the field on 79 minute.
- 84' A quiet spell here at Oakwell Stadium. Barnsley FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 89' Leandro Bacuna has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 90' Marlon Pack is replacing Sheyi Ojo for the Cardiff City FC side.
- The points are shared — Barnsley FC 2-2 Cardiff City FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 20
- 29
- 9
- 27
- 40
- 4
- 28
- 30
- 6
-
21
Romal Palmer ↓ Herbie Kane 72'
Bench
- 1
- 2
- 44
-
8
Herbie Kane ↑ 72'
-
14
Carlton Morris ↑ 58'
- 11
- 19
- 22
-
26
Michael Sollbauer ↑ 79'
Coach
Valerien Ismael
Cardiff City FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Leandro Bacuna ↓ Sean Morrison 58'
- 10
- 12
- 8
-
33
Junior Hoilett ↓ Josh Murphy 50'
- 5
- 6
- 16
- 38
-
27
Sheyi Ojo ↓ Marlon Pack 90'
- 32
Bench
-
21
Marlon Pack ↑ 90'
- 29
- 23
-
11
Josh Murphy ↑ 50'
-
4
Sean Morrison ↑ 58'
- 1
- 9
- 28
Coach
Mick McCarthy
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bambo Diaby | 1 |
| Toby Sibbick | 1 |
| Callum Paterson | 1 |
| Uche Ikpeazu | 1 |
| Will Vaulks | 1 |
| Harry Wilson | 1 |
| Joe Ralls | 1 |
| Junior Hoilett | 1 |
Head to Head
Barnsley FC Form
Cardiff City FC Form
2021-01-27
Barnsley FC
2–2
Cardiff City FC
D
2021-01-20
Cardiff City FC
0–1
Queens Park Rangers FC
L
2021-01-16
Cardiff City FC
1–2
Norwich City FC
L
2021-01-09
Nottingham Forest FC
1–0
Cardiff City FC
L
2020-12-29
Wycombe Wanderers FC
2–1
Cardiff City FC
L
2020-12-26
Cardiff City FC
2–3
Brentford FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.33
Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.39
Cardiff City FC xG
I would bet for:
Barnsley FC or Cardiff City FC 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.72
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Barnsley FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Cardiff City FC
63%
Barnsley FC or Cardiff City FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Barnsley FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 0
8.6%
0 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
8.1%
1 – 0
7.8%
2 – 1
7.8%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 1
3.5%
0 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC
| Handicap | Barnsley FC covers | Push | Cardiff City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 19% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 19% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.