Barnsley FC vs Forest Green Rovers FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Barnsley FC vs Forest Green Rovers FC — League One at Oakwell Stadium.
- Barnsley FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Forest Green Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | Forest Green Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Oct | Lincoln City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Oct | Morecambe FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Oct | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Oct | Exeter City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Oct | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | Barnsley FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 25 Oct | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Oct | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Oct | Port Vale FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Oct | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 08 Oct | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Barnsley FC this season
Barnsley FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Barnsley FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
3/3
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Barnsley FC
| Cameron McGeehan | 3 G | |
| Reyes Cleary | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Barnsley FC and Forest Green Rovers FC get this one started.
- 5' Denmark international Mads Juel Andersen has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' 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.
- 15' What composure from Devante Cole! The Jamaica international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 20' With 0 assists to his name this season, Armani Little is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Forest Green Rovers FC.
- 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Barnsley FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 30' Both keepers have barely been tested. Barnsley FC and Forest Green Rovers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 33' Barnsley FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 38' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 43' James Norwood has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 48' Barnsley FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 53' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Barnsley FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 57' The whistle greets Harvey Bunker as he departs to be replaced by Bryan Solhaug Fiabema.
- 58' Forest Green Rovers FC ring the changes. Myles Peart-Harris has done his job and it is now time for Armani Little to step up.
- 63' Nicky Cadden has been relatively quiet despite scoring 15 goals in his last 251 appearances.
- 68' The Forest Green Rovers FC bench stirs into life. Harry Boyes is withdrawn and Bryan Solhaug Fiabema gets his opportunity.
- 73' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 78' Barnsley FC make a change. James Norwood trudges off to be replaced by Slobodan Tedic on 78 minutes.
- 79' Fresh legs for Barnsley FC! Josh Martin comes on to replace Devante Cole.
- 83' GOAL! Josh Martin scores on 83.
- 86' Fabio Jalo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Josh Benson at the 86 minute mark.
- 2-0 the final result. Forest Green Rovers FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
-
2
Jordan Williams ↓ Robbie Cundy 78'
-
44
Devante Cole ↓ Josh Martin 79'
- 40
-
8
Herbie Kane ↓ Adam Phillips 78'
- 7
- 5
-
9
James Norwood ↓ Slobodan Tedic 78'
-
10
Josh Benson ↓ Fabio Jalo 86'
- 48
- 6
Bench
- 1
-
24
Robbie Cundy ↑ 78'
-
30
Adam Phillips ↑ 78'
-
31
Slobodan Tedic ↑ 78'
-
14
Josh Martin ↑ 79'
- 26
-
29
Fabio Jalo ↑ 86'
Coach
Michael Duff
Forest Green Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
-
21
Connor Wickham ↓ Jamille Matt 68'
- 24
- 3
- 2
- 28
-
27
Harvey Bunker ↓ Kyle McAllister 57'
- 25
- 23
- 8
- 11
Bench
-
14
Jamille Matt ↑ 68'
-
17
Kyle McAllister ↑ 57'
-
10
Armani Little ↑ 58'
- 5
- 19
-
18
Bryan Solhaug Fiabema ↑ 68'
Coach
Ian Burchnall
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Devante Cole | 2 |
| Adam Phillips | 2 |
| Josh Martin | 1 |
| James Norwood | 1 |
| Slobodan Tedic | 1 |
| Reece Brown | 1 |
Head to Head
Barnsley FC Form
Forest Green Rovers FC Form
2022-10-29
Barnsley FC
2–0
Forest Green Rovers FC
L
2022-10-25
Fleetwood Town FC
1–1
Forest Green Rovers FC
D
2022-10-22
Forest Green Rovers FC
0–1
Portsmouth FC
L
2022-10-15
Port Vale FC
2–2
Forest Green Rovers FC
D
2022-10-11
Peterborough United FC
4–1
Forest Green Rovers FC
L
2022-10-08
Forest Green Rovers FC
1–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.51
Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.8
Forest Green Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 60% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Barnsley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.31
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Barnsley FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Forest Green Rovers FC
47%
Barnsley FC or Forest Green Rovers FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Barnsley FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14%
1 – 1
12.8%
0 – 0
12.1%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.8%
0 – 1
6.8%
3 – 0
5.4%
1 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
4.5%
2 – 2
3.6%
0 – 2
3%
4 – 0
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC
| Handicap | Barnsley FC covers | Push | Forest Green Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 16% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 25% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Forest Green Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.