Barnsley FC vs Carlisle United FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Barnsley FC vs Carlisle United FC — League One at Oakwell Ground.
- Barnsley FC 46 games · 59 pts (2026/27)
- Carlisle United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Will Finnie
- Assistant 1 Matthew Sowerby (England)
- Assistant 2 Daniel Guest (England)
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan | Carlisle United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Jan | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Jan | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Dec | Peterborough United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Dec | Port Vale FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 23 Dec | Stevenage FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan | Barnsley FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Jan | Oxford United FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 06 Jan | Exeter City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Jan | Port Vale FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Barnsley FC and Carlisle United FC has kicked off!
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Barnsley FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 7' GOAL! Luke Armstrong scores on 7.
- 12' Liam Roberts has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 17' 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.
- 22' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Carlisle United FC that had 57 games and scored 53 goals.
- 27' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Barnsley FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 32' The travelling Carlisle United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 37' Supporters expect more eagerness from Adam Phillips, as he is very good at scoring at Oakwell Ground with 7 goals in the last 5 games.
- 42' Barnsley FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Nicky Cadden. He replaces Luca Connell on 46 minute.
- 51' It looks surprising Carlisle United FC does not make any changes. Callum Styles has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 56' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Paul Huntington made 378 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 58' What an equalizer from Devante Cole!
- 63' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 68' Carlisle United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 73' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 77' Time for substitution for Barnsley FC. Callum Styles is replaced by Sam Cosgrove.
- 81' Carlisle United FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 81.
- 83' Another change for Carlisle United FC made on 83 minute. Jack Ellis leaves to be changed by Fin Back.
- 86' Herbie Kane puts Barnsley FC on the lead.
- 90' Another change for Barnsley FC made on 90 minute. Herbie Kane leaves to be changed by Jonathan Russell.
- Full Time. Barnsley FC beats Carlisle United FC
Lineups
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 44
-
8
Herbie Kane ↓ Jonathan Russell 90'
-
20
Callum Styles ↓ Sam Cosgrove 77'
- 1
- 45
- 30
-
22
Corey O'Keeffe ↓ Barry Cotter 46'
-
48
Luca Connell ↓ Nicky Cadden 46'
- 6
- 41
Bench
- 23
-
17
Barry Cotter ↑ 46'
-
9
Sam Cosgrove ↑ 77'
-
7
Nicky Cadden ↑ 46'
- 36
-
3
Jonathan Russell ↑ 90'
- 4
Coach
Neill Collins
Carlisle United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 35
- 40
- 6
- 11
- 5
- 10
- 3
- 4
-
18
Jack Ellis ↓ Fin Back 83'
- 33
Bench
- 24
- 14
- 15
-
2
Fin Back ↑ 83'
- 13
-
7
Jordan Gibson ↑ 77'
- 34
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luke Armstrong | 2 |
| Devante Cole | 1 |
| Herbie Kane | 1 |
| Jordan Williams | 1 |
| John McAtee | 1 |
| Jonathan Russell | 1 |
| Daniel Butterworth | 1 |
Head to Head
Barnsley FC Form
Carlisle United FC Form
2024-01-16
Barnsley FC
2–1
Carlisle United FC
L
2024-01-13
Carlisle United FC
1–3
Oxford United FC
L
2024-01-06
Exeter City FC
2–1
Carlisle United FC
L
2024-01-01
Carlisle United FC
2–1
Port Vale FC
W
2023-12-29
Wigan Athletic FC
2–0
Carlisle United FC
L
2023-12-26
Fleetwood Town FC
1–1
Carlisle United FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.62
Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02
Carlisle United FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Barnsley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.64
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Barnsley FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Carlisle United FC
46%
Barnsley FC or Carlisle United FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Carlisle United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
1 – 0
10.7%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
9.2%
0 – 0
9.1%
0 – 1
6.3%
1 – 2
5.7%
3 – 1
5%
3 – 0
4.9%
2 – 2
4.7%
0 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC
| Handicap | Barnsley FC covers | Push | Carlisle United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 15% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 23% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 14% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Carlisle United FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

