Barnsley FC vs Oxford United FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Barnsley FC vs Oxford United FC — League One .
- Barnsley FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Oxford United FC 6 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Gareth Mellor
- Referee Kevin Mulraine
- Referee Marc Edwards
- Referee Ross Joyce
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug | Oxford United FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug | Barnsley FC | A | 0–4 | L |
Season Stats
| Barnsley FC | Oxford United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #18 | Position | #10 |
| 8 | Points | 11 |
| 7 | Played | 6 |
| 2 / 2 / 3 | W / D / L | 3 / 2 / 1 |
| 7 | Scored | 13 |
| 12 | Conceded | 7 |
| -5 | GD | +6 |
| 1.14 | PPG | 1.83 |
| 29% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Barnsley FC this season
Barnsley FC this season
33%
Clean Sheets
Oxford United FC this season
Oxford United FC this season
Barnsley FC are 18th (8 pts). Oxford United FC are 10th (11 pts).
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
Oxford United FC
0-15
2/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/1
76+
6/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Barnsley FC
| Cameron McGeehan | 3 G | |
| Reyes Cleary | 2 G | 1 A |
Oxford United FC
| Mark Harris | 3 G | 1 A |
| Gatlin O'Donkor | 3 G | 1 A |
| Ciaron Brown | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Barnsley FC gets underway.
- 5' Barnsley FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 15' It looks surprising Barnsley FC does not make any changes. James Henry has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 20' Magnificent from Mamadou Thiam! That is 15 goals in 389 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 21' The supporters are chanting for Sam Smith. He replaces Samir Carruthers on 21 minute.
- 26' With 0 assists to his name this season, Liam Lindsay is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Barnsley FC.
- 29' What a strike from Mamadou Thiam! The score is 2-0.
- 34' Oxford United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 39' The energy levels are beginning to show. Daniel Stendel might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 44' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 49' Barnsley FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Oxford United FC backline.
- 54' It looks like no one’s ball. Barnsley FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 59' England international Jonathan Obika has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 63' James Henry makes way for Robert Hall at the 63 minute mark. A tactical switch from Oxford United FC.
- 68' Barnsley FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 70' George Moncur gets the nod from Barnsley FC. He replaces Mamadou Thiam and will look to change the dynamic.
- 75' 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.
- 77' Brad Potts doubles the advantage! 3-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 78' Cameron McGeehan gets the nod from Barnsley FC. He replaces Alex Mowatt and will look to change the dynamic.
- 82' Another substitution for Oxford United FC to replace Jamie Mackie by Gavin Whyte on 82 minute.
- 87' 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.
- 89' What a strike from Victor Adeboyejo! The score is 4-0.
- Barnsley FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 1
- 6
- 5
- 12
- 23
- 20
- 19
-
26
Mamadou Thiam ↓ George Moncur 70'
-
27
Alex Mowatt ↓ Cameron McGeehan 78'
- 4
Bench
- 13
- 18
-
10
George Moncur ↑ 70'
- 11
-
29
Victor Adeboyejo ↑ 82'
-
8
Cameron McGeehan ↑ 78'
- 14
Coach
Daniel Stendel
Oxford United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
19
Jamie Mackie ↓ Gavin Whyte 82'
-
11
Samir Carruthers ↓ Sam Smith 21'
- 29
- 1
- 5
- 4
- 14
-
17
James Henry ↓ Robert Hall 63'
- 8
- 20
- 3
Bench
-
9
Sam Smith ↑ 21'
- 27
- 15
-
7
Robert Hall ↑ 63'
- 22
-
16
Gavin Whyte ↑ 82'
- 2
Coach
Karl Robinson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mamadou Thiam | 3 |
| Nicky Cadden | 2 |
| Bobby Thomas | 2 |
| Slobodan Tedic | 2 |
| Mamadou Thiam | 2 |
| Brad Potts | 1 |
| Elliott Moore | 1 |
| Victor Adeboyejo | 1 |
Head to Head
Barnsley FC Form
Oxford United FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.55
Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24
Oxford United FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 71% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Barnsley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.79
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 3.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 4.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
Double Chance
Barnsley FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Oxford United FC
38%
Barnsley FC or Oxford United FC
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Barnsley FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 1
8%
2 – 0
7.5%
3 – 1
7.4%
3 – 0
6.2%
1 – 0
5.5%
2 – 2
5.4%
4 – 1
4.7%
3 – 2
4.6%
1 – 2
4.4%
4 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC
| Handicap | Barnsley FC covers | Push | Oxford United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -2 | 25% | 19% | 56% |
| -1.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| -1 | 44% | 21% | 36% |
| -0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 10% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✗
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.