Barnsley FC vs Charlton Athletic FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Barnsley FC vs Charlton Athletic FC — League One at Oakwell Stadium.
- Barnsley FC 46 games · 59 pts (2026/27)
- Charlton Athletic FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Andy Haines
- Referee Darren Bond
- Referee Andrew Fox
- Referee James Mainwaring
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Peterborough United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Dec | Blackpool FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Dec | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Dec | Southend United FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Barnsley FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Coventry City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Dec | Gillingham FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | AFC Wimbledon | H | 2–0 | W |
| 11 Dec | Portsmouth FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Dec | Blackpool FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
70%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Barnsley FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Brad Potts does the damage! The net is bulging and Barnsley FC surge ahead!
- 10' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Liam Lindsay on 10 minutes.
- 14' Mamadou Thiam doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 19' It looks surprising Charlton Athletic FC does not make any changes. Cauley Woodrow has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 24' 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.
- 29' Anfernee Dijksteel has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 34' Barnsley FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Charlton Athletic FC backline.
- 39' Over 39 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 44' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 49' 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.
- 51' Barnsley FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 51.
- 56' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 60' A tactical swap from Charlton Athletic FC — Tariqe Fosu on, Darren Pratley off on 60 minutes.
- 62' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jason Pearce on 62 minutes.
- 64' Charlton Athletic FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 64' Toby Stevenson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jason Pearce on 64 minute.
- 69' It looks like no one’s ball. Barnsley FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 70' Another change for Barnsley FC made on 70 minute. Mike-Steven Bahre leaves to be changed by Jacob Brown.
- 72' The referee shows Barnsley FC player a Yellow card on 72.
- 73' Ben Reeves makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Charlton Athletic FC are in front.
- 73' Cauley Woodrow has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 73.
- 77' It is a substitution in Barnsley FC team. Brad Potts is replaced by Ken Dougall on 77 minute.
- 80' A meaty challenge results in booking for Anfernee Dijksteel on 80.
- 81' The Charlton Athletic FC bench stirs into life. Mark Marshall is withdrawn and Recco Hackett-Fairchild gets his opportunity.
- 86' Scotland international Liam Lindsay has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 87' A tactical swap from Barnsley FC — Ryan Hedges on, Mamadou Thiam off on 87 minutes.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Red card for Chris Solly.
- Barnsley FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 6
- 5
- 12
- 23
-
20
Brad Potts ↓ Ken Dougall 77'
-
26
Mamadou Thiam ↓ Ryan Hedges 87'
- 25
- 8
- 27
-
21
Mike-Steven Bahre ↓ Jacob Brown 70'
Bench
- 18
- 10
-
7
Ryan Hedges ↑ 87'
- 29
-
33
Jacob Brown ↑ 70'
-
4
Ken Dougall ↑ 77'
- 35
Coach
Daniel Stendel
Charlton Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
-
15
Darren Pratley ↓ Tariqe Fosu 60'
- 9
- 4
- 18
- 20
- 5
-
6
Jason Pearce C ↓ Toby Stevenson 64'
- 7
- 12
- 2
Bench
-
37
Recco Hackett-Fairchild ↑ 81'
- 1
-
11
Tariqe Fosu ↑ 60'
- 25
-
43
Toby Stevenson ↑ 64'
- 19
- 44
Coach
Lee Bowyer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Adam Phillips | 2 |
| Cauley Woodrow | 2 |
| Alfie May | 2 |
| Luke Berry | 2 |
| Karlan Ahearne-Grant | 2 |
| Lyle Taylor | 2 |
| Corey Blackett-Taylor | 1 |
| Conor Gallagher | 1 |
Head to Head
Barnsley FC Form
Charlton Athletic FC Form
2018-12-29
Barnsley FC
2–1
Charlton Athletic FC
L
2018-12-26
Coventry City FC
2–1
Charlton Athletic FC
L
2018-12-22
Charlton Athletic FC
2–0
Gillingham FC
W
2018-12-15
Charlton Athletic FC
2–0
AFC Wimbledon
W
2018-12-11
Portsmouth FC
1–2
Charlton Athletic FC
W
2018-12-08
Blackpool FC
2–1
Charlton Athletic FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.42
Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.12
Charlton Athletic 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: 2.54
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 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Barnsley FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Charlton Athletic FC
54%
Barnsley FC or Charlton Athletic FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Barnsley FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
1 – 0
10.1%
0 – 0
10%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
7.8%
2 – 0
7.7%
1 – 2
6.8%
2 – 2
4.9%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.1%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC
| Handicap | Barnsley FC covers | Push | Charlton Athletic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 21% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 17% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Charlton Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

