Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Barnsley FC vs Coventry City FC, Championship 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2021-22
Barnsley FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Coventry City FC
Sat 14 Aug 2021 · 14:00 UTC Oakwell Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Romal Palmer 50' Y
Toby Sibbick 68' Y
Dominik Frieser 71' Y
Y 74' Fankaty Dabo
Jordan Williams 81' Y
Callum Styles 81' Y
Cauley Woodrow 82' Y
Bradley Collins 85' Y
Josh Benson 87' Y
Liam Kitching 88' Y
Y 89' Callum O'Hare
Liam Kitching 89' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Barnsley FC vs Coventry City FC — Championship at Oakwell Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Swansea City AFC 8 17
2 West Ham United FC 8 15
3 Middlesbrough FC 8 15
4 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 7 14
5 West Bromwich Albion FC 8 14
6 Queens Park Rangers FC 8 13
7 Stoke City FC 8 13
8 Bristol City FC 8 13
9 Charlton Athletic FC 8 12
10 Birmingham City FC 8 11
11 Millwall FC 8 11
12 Lincoln City FC 8 11
13 Southampton FC 8 10
14 Wrexham AFC 8 10
15 Bolton Wanderers FC 8 10
16 Blackburn Rovers FC 8 9
17 Norwich City FC 8 9
18 Sheffield United FC 8 9
19 Portsmouth FC 7 8
20 Watford FC 8 8
21 Cardiff City FC 8 7
22 Derby County FC 8 5
23 Preston North End FC 8 4
24 Burnley FC 8 4

Head-to-Head

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Barnsley FC 6 games · Avg 1.5 goals Coventry City FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-08-14 Barnsley FC 1–0 Coventry City FC 2021-04-18 Coventry City FC 2–0 Barnsley FC 2020-09-26 Barnsley FC 0–0 Coventry City FC 2019-03-30 Barnsley FC 2–2 Coventry City FC 2018-09-15 Coventry City FC 1–0 Barnsley FC

Recent Form

Barnsley FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Aug Coventry City FC H 1–0 W
07 Aug Cardiff City FC A 1–1 D
08 May Norwich City FC H 2–2 D
01 May Preston North End FC A 0–2 L
24 Apr Rotherham United FC H 1–0 W
21 Apr Huddersfield Town AFC A 1–0 W
Coventry City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Aug Barnsley FC A 0–1 L
08 Aug Nottingham Forest FC H 2–1 W
08 May Millwall FC H 6–1 W
01 May Huddersfield Town AFC A 1–1 D
24 Apr Preston North End FC H 0–1 L
21 Apr Stoke City FC A 3–2 W

Key Stats

17% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
17% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Barnsley FC to score. At the same time, Coventry City FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Toby Sibbick made 243 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 17' The supporters are chanting for Martyn Waghorn. He replaces Tyler Walker on 17 minute.
  • 22' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 27' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 32' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 33' Carlton Morris makes way for Clarke Oduor at the 33 minute mark. A tactical switch from Barnsley FC.
  • 34' Another substitution for Barnsley FC to replace Carlton Morris by Clarke Oduor on 34 minute.
  • 39' Magnificent from Dominik Frieser! That is 11 goals in 42 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 40' The Austria Dominik Frieser breaks the deadlock on 40 minutes. 2-0!
  • 45' Barnsley FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Coventry City FC's shape.
  • 50' Romal Palmer was booked on 50.
  • 55' It looks like no one’s ball. Coventry City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 60' Romal Palmer, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 63' Barnsley FC make a change. Romal Palmer trudges off to be replaced by Josh Benson on 63 minutes.
  • 68' Toby Sibbick picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 69' A tactical swap from Barnsley FC — Jordan Williams on, Ben Williams off on 69 minutes.
  • 70' Another change for Barnsley FC made on 70 minute. Ben Williams leaves to be changed by Jordan Williams.
  • 71' Dominik Frieser picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 74' It’s a booking for Coventry City FC player. Fankaty Dabo gets a Yellow card.
  • 77' It is a substitution in Coventry City FC team. Michael Rose is replaced by Jake Clarke-Salter on 77 minute.
  • 81' Jordan Williams was booked on 81.
  • 82' Controversy at the stadium! Cauley Woodrow argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 85' The referee has no hesitation. Bradley Collins is booked for Barnsley FC — Yellow card on 85.
  • 87' Poor challenge from Josh Benson. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 88' Liam Kitching picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 89' That is a Yellow card for Coventry City FC. Callum O'Hare will be fuming at that decision.
  • Full Time. Barnsley FC beats Coventry City FC

Lineups

Barnsley FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Markus Schopp

Coventry City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mark Robins

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Dominic Hyam 2
Dominik Frieser 2
Luke Thomas 1
Jordy Hiwula 1
Cauley Woodrow 1
Alex Mowatt 1
Matt Godden 1
Jordan Willis 1

Head to Head

2021-08-14 Barnsley FC 1–0 Coventry City FC 2021-04-18 Coventry City FC 2–0 Barnsley FC 2020-09-26 Barnsley FC 0–0 Coventry City FC 2019-03-30 Barnsley FC 2–2 Coventry City FC 2018-09-15 Coventry City FC 1–0 Barnsley FC

Barnsley FC Form

2021-08-14 Barnsley FC 1–0 Coventry City FC W 2021-08-07 Cardiff City FC 1–1 Barnsley FC D 2021-05-08 Barnsley FC 2–2 Norwich City FC D 2021-05-01 Preston North End FC 2–0 Barnsley FC L 2021-04-24 Barnsley FC 1–0 Rotherham United FC W 2021-04-21 Huddersfield Town AFC 0–1 Barnsley FC W

Coventry City FC Form

2021-08-14 Barnsley FC 1–0 Coventry City FC L 2021-08-08 Coventry City FC 2–1 Nottingham Forest FC W 2021-05-08 Coventry City FC 6–1 Millwall FC W 2021-05-01 Huddersfield Town AFC 1–1 Coventry City FC D 2021-04-24 Coventry City FC 0–1 Preston North End FC L 2021-04-21 Stoke City FC 2–3 Coventry City FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.18 Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99 Coventry City FC xG
I would bet for: Barnsley FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Barnsley FC42% Draw30% Coventry City FC28%
Actual: Barnsley FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes44% 0% No56%
Avg goals/match: 2.17
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 64%
36%
± 2.5 37%
63%
± 3.5 18%
82%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Barnsley FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Coventry City FC
58%
Barnsley FC or Coventry City FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Barnsley FC27% Draw53% Coventry City FC20%
Actual: Barnsley FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
13.8%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
10.1%
2 – 0
7.6%
2 – 1
7.6%
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
3.9%
3 – 1
3%
3 – 0
2.9%
1 – 3
2.1%

Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC

Handicap Barnsley FC covers Push Coventry City FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 22% 62%
-0.5 38% — 62%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 18% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 8% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
38% ✗
Coventry City FC keeps clean sheet
32% ✓

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