Barnsley FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Barnsley FC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship at Oakwell Stadium.
- Barnsley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Middlesbrough FC 8 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb | Middlesbrough FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 22 Feb | Hull City AFC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Feb | Coventry City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Feb | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Feb | Luton Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Feb | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb | Barnsley FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 22 Feb | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Feb | Bristol City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Feb | Derby County FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 09 Feb | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 04 Feb | Manchester United FC | A | 9–8 | W |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
13%
Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season
Middlesbrough FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Middlesbrough FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/–
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/4
61-75
3/3
76+
4/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Middlesbrough FC
| William Lankshear | 6 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Oakwell Stadium!
- 5' Barnsley FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Middlesbrough FC backline.
- 7' Magnificent from Mads Juel Andersen! That is 5 goals in 392 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 12' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 16' Goal! Amine Bassi scores his 34 goal in 330 matches.
- 21' Barnsley FC have won 503 goals from 392 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 26' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 31' Both keepers have barely been tested. Barnsley FC and Middlesbrough FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 36' It looks surprising Middlesbrough FC does not make any changes. Neil Taylor has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 41' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Aaron Connolly. He replaces James Lea Siliki on 46 minute.
- 51' Barnsley FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 54' What composure from Amine Bassi! The Morocco international strokes it home. 3-0.
- 59' Middlesbrough FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 61' Andraz Sporar is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 62' Remy Vita has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 62.
- 67' Joe Lumley, a England goalkeeper, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 68' The supporters are chanting for Liam Kitching. He replaces Remy Vita on 68 minute.
- 69' A change in the Barnsley FC ranks — Amine Bassi exits the field as Callum Brittain enters on 69.
- 72' The referee shows Barnsley FC player a Yellow card on 72.
- 77' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Barnsley FC that had 392 games and scored 503 goals.
- 78' Devante Cole gets the nod from Barnsley FC. He replaces Carlton Morris and will look to change the dynamic.
- 79' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Bradley Collins.
- 84' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Paddy McNair made 391 appearances and scored 15 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 89' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Barnsley FC and Middlesbrough FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- Game over. The scoreline of 3-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
- 17
- 2
- 40
- 4
-
14
Carlton Morris ↓ Devante Cole 78'
-
27
Amine Bassi ↓ Callum Brittain 69'
- 30
- 6
-
26
Remy Vita ↓ Liam Kitching 68'
- 33
Bench
-
7
Callum Brittain ↑ 69'
- 1
-
44
Devante Cole ↑ 78'
- 24
-
5
Liam Kitching ↑ 68'
- 10
- 21
Coach
Poya Asbaghi
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 1
- 17
- 6
- 16
- 7
-
3
Neil Taylor ↓ Caolan Boyd Munce 69'
- 2
- 23
- 11
- 35
Bench
-
26
Aaron Connolly ↑ 46'
- 14
- 22
- 28
-
50
Caolan Boyd Munce ↑ 69'
-
47
Folarin Balogun ↑ 46'
- 37
Coach
Chris Wilder
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Andraz Sporar | 2 |
| Amine Bassi | 2 |
| Conor Chaplin | 1 |
| Jonathan Howson | 1 |
| Chuba Akpom | 1 |
| Cauley Woodrow | 1 |
| Alex Mowatt | 1 |
| Daryl Dike | 1 |
Head to Head
Barnsley FC Form
Middlesbrough FC Form
2022-02-26
Barnsley FC
3–2
Middlesbrough FC
L
2022-02-22
Middlesbrough FC
2–1
West Bromwich Albion FC
W
2022-02-19
Bristol City FC
2–1
Middlesbrough FC
L
2022-02-12
Middlesbrough FC
4–1
Derby County FC
W
2022-02-09
Queens Park Rangers FC
2–2
Middlesbrough FC
D
2022-02-04
Manchester United FC
8–9
Middlesbrough FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.83
Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43
Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 64% + Over 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Barnsley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.26
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Barnsley FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
52%
Barnsley FC or Middlesbrough FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Barnsley FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.9%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 2
6.9%
2 – 0
6.4%
1 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
6.3%
0 – 0
5.4%
3 – 1
5.4%
0 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 2
Actual
3 – 0
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC
| Handicap | Barnsley FC covers | Push | Middlesbrough FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 14% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 20% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 16% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.