Barnsley FC vs Northampton Town FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Barnsley FC vs Northampton Town FC — League One at Oakwell Ground.
- Barnsley FC 13 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- Northampton Town FC 46 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Oliver Yates
- Assistant 1 Emily Carney (England)
- Assistant 2 Jacob Lehane (England)
6 games this season
🟨 3.8/game
⚽ 12.3 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 06 Apr | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr | Barnsley FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Apr | Exeter City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Apr | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | Carlisle United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Apr | Port Vale FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Mar | Reading FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
8%
Clean Sheets
Barnsley FC this season
Barnsley FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Barnsley FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/6
61-75
3/6
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Barnsley FC
| Cameron McGeehan | 3 G | |
| Reyes Cleary | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Oakwell Ground. Barnsley FC are looking to make home advantage count against Northampton Town FC.
- 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Joshua Earl suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' Northampton Town FC have won 158 goals from 192 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 15' Ireland international Luca Connell has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 2 assists in the Array this season.
- 18' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Herbie Kane makes it 1-0.
- 23' Sam Sherring has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 28' Over 28 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 33' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 38' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jon Guthrie is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Northampton Town FC.
- 43' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 48' Barnsley FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 53' Both keepers have barely been tested. Barnsley FC and Northampton Town FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 58' Northampton Town FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 63' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jordan Willis made 384 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 68' The 33-year-old Lee Burge has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 73' It looks like no one’s ball. Northampton Town FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 78' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 83' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 88' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 44
- 43
- 8
- 1
- 45
- 7
- 30
- 22
- 48
- 6
Bench
- 23
- 17
- 9
- 26
- 11
- 19
- 12
Coach
Neill Collins
Northampton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 4
- 1
- 15
- 12
- 6
- 9
- 22
- 21
- 19
- 11
Bench
- 8
- 17
- 3
- 16
- 23
- 28
- 36
Coach
Jon Brady
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Louis Appere | 2 |
| Davis Keillor-Dunn | 2 |
| Sam Hoskins | 1 |
| Reyes Cleary | 1 |
| Devante Cole | 1 |
| Callum Styles | 1 |
| Herbie Kane | 1 |
| Adam Phillips | 1 |
Head to Head
Barnsley FC Form
Northampton Town FC Form
2024-04-27
Barnsley FC
1–1
Northampton Town FC
D
2024-04-20
Northampton Town FC
1–2
Exeter City FC
L
2024-04-13
Fleetwood Town FC
2–0
Northampton Town FC
L
2024-04-06
Northampton Town FC
2–0
Carlisle United FC
W
2024-04-01
Northampton Town FC
2–0
Port Vale FC
W
2024-03-29
Reading FC
1–0
Northampton Town FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.38
Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02
Northampton Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Barnsley FC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.4
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Barnsley FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Northampton Town FC
56%
Barnsley FC or Northampton Town FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Barnsley FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.4%
0 – 0
11.2%
2 – 1
8.5%
2 – 0
8.4%
0 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
6.3%
0 – 2
4.6%
2 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
4%
3 – 0
3.8%
1 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC
| Handicap | Barnsley FC covers | Push | Northampton Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 22% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 16% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Northampton Town FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.