Thursday , 2 July 2026

Barnsley FC vs Exeter City FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2023-24
Barnsley FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Exeter City FC
Sat 27 Jan 2024 · 15:00 UTC Oakwell Ground 11,858 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 17' Jack Aitchison
0–2 31' Reece Cole
Mael de Gevigney 87' 1–2
Barry Cotter 58' Y
Y 83' Caleb Watts
Y 90' Alex Hartridge
Y 90' Jack Aitchison

Overview

Match Preview

Barnsley FC vs Exeter City FC — League One at Oakwell Ground.

Match Details

  • Referee Thomas Kirk (England)
  • Assistant 1 Callum Jones (England)
  • Assistant 2 Darren Williams (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

3
5
Barnsley FC 8 games · Avg 2.8 goals Exeter City FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-01-27 Barnsley FC 1–2 Exeter City FC 2023-10-07 Exeter City FC 0–1 Barnsley FC 2023-03-28 Exeter City FC 3–1 Barnsley FC 2022-10-08 Barnsley FC 0–2 Exeter City FC

Recent Form

Barnsley FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Jan Exeter City FC H 1–2 L
23 Jan Oxford United FC A 1–0 W
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
Exeter City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Jan Barnsley FC A 2–1 W
23 Jan Bristol Rovers FC A 1–0 W
20 Jan Cambridge United FC H 0–0 D
13 Jan Blackpool FC A 0–2 L
06 Jan Carlisle United FC H 2–1 W
01 Jan Reading FC A 2–3 L

Season Stats

Barnsley FC Exeter City FC
#15 Position #21
59 Points 49
46 Played 46
15 / 14 / 17 W / D / L 12 / 13 / 21
68 Scored 52
73 Conceded 61
-5 GD -9
1.28 PPG 1.07
33% Win % 26%

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Barnsley FC are 15th (59 pts). Exeter City FC are 21st (49 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at Oakwell Ground. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Barnsley FC and Exeter City FC.
  • 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 17' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Jack Aitchison makes no mistake. 0-1!
  • 22' It’s high time Neill Collins made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 27' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Barnsley FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 31' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Reece Cole makes it 0-2.
  • 36' A quiet spell here at Oakwell Ground. Barnsley FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 41' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Neill Collins will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 46' The travelling Exeter City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 51' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 56' The home supporters are growing impatient. Barnsley FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 58' Barry Cotter picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 63' Alex Hartridge has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 198 appearances.
  • 64' Time for substitution for Exeter City FC. Vincent Harper is replaced by Alex Hartridge.
  • 69' Liam Roberts has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 70' The Barnsley FC manager makes a substitution. Jonathan Russell departs to be replaced by Luca Connell.
  • 75' Corey O'Keeffe is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Barnsley FC so far.
  • 80' Exeter City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 81' Dion Rankine makes way for Harry Kite at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from Exeter City FC.
  • 83' It’s a booking for Exeter City FC player. Caleb Watts gets a card.
  • 87' GOAL! Mael de Gevigney fires home to make it 1-2!
  • 90' Alex Hartridge catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 90.
  • Exeter City FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Barnsley FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Neill Collins

Exeter City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gary Caldwell

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jay Stansfield 3
Josh Magennis 2
Jack Aitchison 1
Kelechi Nwakali 1
Davis Keillor-Dunn 1
Stephen Humphrys 1
Bobby Thomas 1
Ryan Trevitt 1

Head to Head

2024-01-27 Barnsley FC 1–2 Exeter City FC 2023-10-07 Exeter City FC 0–1 Barnsley FC 2023-03-28 Exeter City FC 3–1 Barnsley FC 2022-10-08 Barnsley FC 0–2 Exeter City FC

Barnsley FC Form

2024-01-27 Barnsley FC 1–2 Exeter City FC L 2024-01-23 Oxford United FC 0–1 Barnsley FC W 2024-01-16 Barnsley FC 2–1 Carlisle United FC W 2024-01-13 Barnsley FC 2–1 Bristol Rovers FC W 2024-01-01 Barnsley FC 1–1 Wigan Athletic FC D 2023-12-29 Peterborough United FC 2–2 Barnsley FC D

Exeter City FC Form

2024-01-27 Barnsley FC 1–2 Exeter City FC W 2024-01-23 Bristol Rovers FC 0–1 Exeter City FC W 2024-01-20 Exeter City FC 0–0 Cambridge United FC D 2024-01-13 Blackpool FC 2–0 Exeter City FC L 2024-01-06 Exeter City FC 2–1 Carlisle United FC W 2024-01-01 Reading FC 3–2 Exeter City FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.44 Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.42 Exeter City FC xG
I would bet for: Barnsley FC or Exeter City FC 72% + Both teams to score 58%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Barnsley FC36% Draw28% Exeter City FC36%
Actual: Exeter City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 2.86
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 32%
68%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Barnsley FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Exeter City FC
64%
Barnsley FC or Exeter City FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Barnsley FC28% Draw45% Exeter City FC27%
Actual: Exeter City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
7.5%
1 – 0
7.3%
0 – 1
7.2%
2 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
5.8%
0 – 2
5.7%
3 – 1
3.9%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 2
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC

Handicap Barnsley FC covers Push Exeter City FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 11% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 19% 63%
-0.5 37% — 63%
+0.5 64% — 36%
+1 64% 19% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 11% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓
Exeter City FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

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