Barnsley FC vs Mansfield Town FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Barnsley FC vs Mansfield Town FC — League One at Oakwell Stadium.
- Barnsley FC 46 games · 59 pts (2026/27)
- Mansfield Town FC 46 games · 65 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ben Toner
- Assistant 1 Johnathon Bickerdike (England)
- Assistant 2 Graeme Fyvie
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Aug | Mansfield Town FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Apr | Northampton Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Apr | Blackpool FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 16 Apr | Portsmouth FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 13 Apr | Reading FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Apr | Stevenage FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Aug | Barnsley FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Nov | Wrexham AFC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Nov | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Nov | Barrow AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Nov | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Jan | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Barnsley FC | Mansfield Town FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #10 |
| 59 | Points | 65 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 15 / 14 / 17 | W / D / L | 16 / 17 / 13 |
| 68 | Scored | 62 |
| 73 | Conceded | 50 |
| -5 | GD | +12 |
| 1.28 | PPG | 1.41 |
| 33% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Barnsley FC are 15th (59 pts). Mansfield Town FC are 10th (65 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Barnsley FC and Mansfield Town FC has kicked off!
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Mansfield Town FC that had 109 games and scored 89 goals.
- 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Barnsley FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 13' Stephen Quinn adds to his 0 season tally! Mansfield Town FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 18' GOAL! Lee Gregory scores on 18.
- 23' Mansfield Town FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 25' It’s a booking for Mansfield Town FC player. Stephen Quinn gets a card.
- 26' Jonathan Russell has so much to prove this time. He replaces Georgie Gent on 26 minute.
- 31' A quiet spell here at Oakwell Stadium. Barnsley FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 32' Luca Connell makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Barnsley FC are in front.
- 37' The travelling Mansfield Town FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 42' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 47' Scotland international Matthew Craig has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 52' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Darrell Clarke will be considering his options from the bench.
- 57' Sam Cosgrove has been relatively quiet despite scoring 57 goals in his last 350 appearances.
- 62' The Barnsley FC bench stirs into life. Matthew Craig is withdrawn and Barry Cotter gets his opportunity.
- 66' Christy Pym picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 71' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 76' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Barnsley FC and Mansfield Town FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 77' The supporters are chanting for Kyran Lofthouse. He replaces Luca Connell on 77 minute.
- 79' Joshua Earl was booked on 79.
- 83' The whistle greets Keanu Baccus as he departs to be replaced by Aaron Lewis.
- 88' 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.
- 90' The referee shows Mansfield Town FC player a card on 90.
- 90' Davis Keillor-Dunn makes way for Tom Nichols at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Mansfield Town FC.
- It finishes all square. Barnsley FC and Mansfield Town FC share the spoils 1-2.
Lineups
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 4
- 32
- 9
- 8
- 7
-
48
Luca Connell ↓ Kyran Lofthouse 77'
- 36
-
18
Matthew Craig ↓ Barry Cotter 62'
- 6
-
17
Georgie Gent ↓ Jonathan Russell 26'
Bench
-
2
Barry Cotter ↑ 62'
- 14
-
15
Kyran Lofthouse ↑ 77'
- 19
-
3
Jonathan Russell ↑ 26'
- 12
- 35
Coach
Darrell Clarke
Mansfield Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 16
- 7
- 14
- 25
- 9
- 1
-
17
Keanu Baccus ↓ Aaron Lewis 83'
- 22
- 40
- 23
Bench
-
8
Aaron Lewis ↑ 83'
-
20
Tom Nichols ↑ 90'
- 44
- 13
- 11
- 26
Coach
Nigel Clough
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Adedeji Oshilaja | 1 |
| Luca Connell | 1 |
| Lee Gregory | 1 |
| Stephen Quinn | 1 |
| Josh Benson | 1 |
| Caylan Vickers | 1 |
Head to Head
Barnsley FC Form
Mansfield Town FC Form
2024-08-09
Barnsley FC
1–2
Mansfield Town FC
W
2023-11-04
Mansfield Town FC
1–2
Wrexham AFC
L
2022-11-26
Sheffield Wednesday FC
2–1
Mansfield Town FC
L
2022-11-05
Barrow AFC
0–1
Mansfield Town FC
W
2021-11-06
Sunderland AFC
0–1
Mansfield Town FC
W
2021-01-10
Cheltenham Town FC
2–1
Mansfield Town FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.26
Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.65
Mansfield Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Barnsley FC or Mansfield Town FC 73% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Mansfield Town FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.91
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Barnsley FC or Draw
56%
Draw or Mansfield Town FC
71%
Barnsley FC or Mansfield Town FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Mansfield Town FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
8.1%
0 – 2
7.3%
0 – 0
7.2%
2 – 1
6.9%
1 – 0
6%
2 – 2
5.7%
1 – 3
5%
2 – 0
4.3%
0 – 3
3.9%
2 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC
| Handicap | Barnsley FC covers | Push | Mansfield Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 21% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 14% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Mansfield Town FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.