Thursday , 2 July 2026

Barnsley FC vs Exeter City FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2024-25
Barnsley FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Exeter City FC
Tue 1 Apr 2025 · 18:45 UTC Oakwell Stadium 10,092 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 13' Ryan Trevitt
Stephen Humphrys 58' 1–1
1–2 81' Josh Magennis
Kelechi Nwakali 33' Y
Mael de Gevigney 42' Y
Y 45' Caleb Watts

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Will Finnie
  • Assistant 1 Emily Carney (England)
  • Assistant 2 Joe Simpson

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
2025-04-01 Barnsley FC 1–2 Exeter City FC 2024-12-14 Exeter City FC 1–2 Barnsley FC 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

Recent Form

Barnsley FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Apr Exeter City FC H 1–2 L
29 Mar Wigan Athletic FC A 1–1 D
22 Mar Cambridge United FC H 1–1 D
15 Mar Mansfield Town FC A 1–2 L
08 Mar Blackpool FC H 0–3 L
04 Mar Charlton Athletic FC A 0–1 L
Exeter City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Apr Barnsley FC A 2–1 W
29 Mar Wrexham AFC H 0–2 L
22 Mar Lincoln City FC A 0–0 D
15 Mar Rotherham United FC A 1–1 D
11 Mar Mansfield Town FC H 2–0 W
08 Mar Shrewsbury Town FC H 2–0 W

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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Barnsley FC to score. At the same time, Exeter City FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Barnsley FC that had 385 games and scored 496 goals.
  • 10' Exeter City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 13' Magnificent from Ryan Trevitt! That is 4 goals in 344 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 18' The 22-year-old Kieran Flavell has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 23' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 28' 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.
  • 33' Kelechi Nwakali picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 38' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 42' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Mael de Gevigney on 42 minutes.
  • 45' A moment of madness from Caleb Watts on 45 minutes earns him a card. Exeter City FC will be frustrated.
  • 46' Luca Connell is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jonathan Bland at the 46 minute mark.
  • 51' Both keepers have barely been tested. Barnsley FC and Exeter City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 56' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 58' What a strike from Stephen Humphrys! The score is 1-1.
  • 59' Sonny Cox is ready to make an impact after coming on for Caleb Watts at the 59 minute mark.
  • 64' 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.
  • 69' Barnsley FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Exeter City FC's shape.
  • 70' Another change for Exeter City FC made on 70 minute. Ilmari Niskanen leaves to be changed by Vincent Harper.
  • 75' The supporters are chanting for Jonathan Lewis. He replaces Fabio Jalo on 75 minute.
  • 80' Caleb Watts is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Exeter City FC tonight.
  • 81' GOAL! Josh Magennis fires home to make it 1-2!
  • 86' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 90' A tactical swap from Barnsley FC — Clement Rodrigues on, Mael de Gevigney off on 90 minutes.
  • 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 Conor Hourihane

Exeter City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gary Caldwell

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jay Stansfield 3
Josh Magennis 2
Davis Keillor-Dunn 1
Stephen Humphrys 1
Bobby Thomas 1
Ryan Trevitt 1
Sam Nombe 1
Harry Kite 1

Head to Head

2025-04-01 Barnsley FC 1–2 Exeter City FC 2024-12-14 Exeter City FC 1–2 Barnsley FC 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

Barnsley FC Form

2025-04-01 Barnsley FC 1–2 Exeter City FC L 2025-03-29 Wigan Athletic FC 1–1 Barnsley FC D 2025-03-22 Barnsley FC 1–1 Cambridge United FC D 2025-03-15 Mansfield Town FC 2–1 Barnsley FC L 2025-03-08 Barnsley FC 0–3 Blackpool FC L 2025-03-04 Charlton Athletic FC 1–0 Barnsley FC L

Exeter City FC Form

2025-04-01 Barnsley FC 1–2 Exeter City FC W 2025-03-29 Exeter City FC 0–2 Wrexham AFC L 2025-03-22 Lincoln City FC 0–0 Exeter City FC D 2025-03-15 Rotherham United FC 1–1 Exeter City FC D 2025-03-11 Exeter City FC 2–0 Mansfield Town FC W 2025-03-08 Exeter City FC 2–0 Shrewsbury Town FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.33 Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.46 Exeter City FC xG
I would bet for: Barnsley FC or Exeter City FC 72% + Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Barnsley FC33% Draw28% Exeter City FC39%
Actual: Exeter City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.79
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Barnsley FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Exeter City FC
67%
Barnsley FC or Exeter City FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Barnsley FC25% Draw46% Exeter City FC29%
Actual: Exeter City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
8.1%
0 – 1
8%
2 – 1
7.6%
1 – 0
7.2%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
5.6%
2 – 0
5.3%
1 – 3
4.1%
3 – 1
3.4%
0 – 3
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC

Handicap Barnsley FC covers Push Exeter City FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 10% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 18% 67%
-0.5 33% — 67%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 20% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓
Exeter City FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

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