Thursday , 2 July 2026

Barnsley FC vs Peterborough United FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2023-24
Barnsley FC
1 – 3
Full Time
Peterborough United FC
Tue 15 Aug 2023 · 18:45 UTC Oakwell Ground 11,789 HT 45' · FT 45'
Barry Cotter 51' 1–0
1–1 74' Hector Matthew Kyprianou
1–2 76' Jonson Clarke-Harris
1–3 85' Kwame Poku
Y 44' Hector Matthew Kyprianou

Overview

Match Preview

Barnsley FC vs Peterborough United FC — League One at Oakwell Ground.

Match Details

  • Referee Anthony Backhouse
  • Assistant 1 Alex James (England)
  • Assistant 2 Richard Wild

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

7
3
3
Barnsley FC 13 games · Avg 2.5 goals Peterborough United FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-08-15 Barnsley FC 1–3 Peterborough United FC 2023-05-07 Barnsley FC 0–2 Peterborough United FC 2022-12-02 Peterborough United FC 1–2 Barnsley FC 2022-04-18 Barnsley FC 0–2 Peterborough United FC 2021-11-27 Peterborough United FC 0–0 Barnsley FC

Recent Form

Barnsley FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Aug Peterborough United FC H 1–3 L
12 Aug Bristol Rovers FC A 1–1 D
05 Aug Port Vale FC H 7–0 W
07 May Peterborough United FC H 0–2 L
29 Apr Milton Keynes Dons FC A 4–4 D
25 Apr Ipswich Town FC H 0–3 L
Peterborough United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Aug Barnsley FC A 3–1 W
12 Aug Charlton Athletic FC H 1–0 W
05 Aug Reading FC A 1–0 W
07 May Barnsley FC A 2–0 W
29 Apr Bristol Rovers FC H 0–0 D
22 Apr Ipswich Town FC H 0–3 L

Season Stats

Barnsley FC Peterborough United FC
#15 Position #18
59 Points 53
46 Played 46
15 / 14 / 17 W / D / L 15 / 8 / 23
68 Scored 64
73 Conceded 68
-5 GD -4
1.28 PPG 1.15
33% Win % 33%

Key Stats

46% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
46% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Barnsley FC are 15th (59 pts). Peterborough United FC are 18th (53 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at Oakwell Ground. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Barnsley FC and Peterborough United FC.
  • 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Neill Collins will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 10' The travelling Peterborough United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 15' 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.
  • 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Barnsley FC in their trying to find a way past Peterborough United FC's compact .
  • 30' 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.
  • 35' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 40' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 44' That looks like a foul for a card for Hector Matthew Kyprianou.
  • 49' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 51' Barry Cotter has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 51 minutes.
  • 56' Peterborough United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 61' Barnsley FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
  • 66' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jordan Williams, as he is very good at scoring at Oakwell Ground with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 68' A change in the Barnsley FC ranks — Devante Cole exits the field as Andrew Dallas enters on 68.
  • 73' 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 Josh Knight suffering a number of foals already.
  • 74' What composure from Hector Matthew Kyprianou! The Cyprus international strokes it home. 1-1.
  • 76' Jonson Clarke-Harris puts Peterborough United FC on the lead.
  • 77' A change in the Barnsley FC ranks — Jonathan Russell exits the field as Adam Phillips enters on 77.
  • 81' Fresh legs for Peterborough United FC! Ricky Jade-Jones comes on to replace Ephron Mason-Clark.
  • 85' A goal from the Ghana international Kwame Poku! He fires home on 85 to make it 1-3!
  • 87' The Barnsley FC bench stirs into life. Callum Styles is withdrawn and Mael de Gevigney gets his opportunity.
  • 88' The crowd applauds Kwame Poku as he leaves the pitch. Josh Knight steps in for Peterborough United FC.
  • 90' The Peterborough United FC bench stirs into life. Archie Collins is withdrawn and David Ajiboye gets his opportunity.
  • Barnsley FC will have plenty to reflect on. Peterborough United FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Barnsley FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Neill Collins

Peterborough United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Darren Ferguson

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jonson Clarke-Harris 4
Jack Taylor 3
Brad Potts 2
Jonathan Russell 2
Brad Potts 2
Ricky Jade-Jones 1
Jacob Brown 1
George Moncur 1

Head to Head

2023-08-15 Barnsley FC 1–3 Peterborough United FC 2023-05-07 Barnsley FC 0–2 Peterborough United FC 2022-12-02 Peterborough United FC 1–2 Barnsley FC 2022-04-18 Barnsley FC 0–2 Peterborough United FC 2021-11-27 Peterborough United FC 0–0 Barnsley FC

Barnsley FC Form

2023-08-15 Barnsley FC 1–3 Peterborough United FC L 2023-08-12 Bristol Rovers FC 1–1 Barnsley FC D 2023-08-05 Barnsley FC 7–0 Port Vale FC W 2023-05-07 Barnsley FC 0–2 Peterborough United FC L 2023-04-29 Milton Keynes Dons FC 4–4 Barnsley FC D 2023-04-25 Barnsley FC 0–3 Ipswich Town FC L

Peterborough United FC Form

2023-08-15 Barnsley FC 1–3 Peterborough United FC W 2023-08-12 Peterborough United FC 1–0 Charlton Athletic FC W 2023-08-05 Reading FC 0–1 Peterborough United FC W 2023-05-07 Barnsley FC 0–2 Peterborough United FC W 2023-04-29 Peterborough United FC 0–0 Bristol Rovers FC D 2023-04-22 Peterborough United FC 0–3 Ipswich Town FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.49 Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.78 Peterborough United FC xG
I would bet for: Barnsley FC or Peterborough United FC 75% + Both teams to score 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Barnsley FC30% Draw25% Peterborough United FC45%
Actual: Peterborough United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes64% 0% No36%
Avg goals/match: 3.27
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 63%
37%
± 3.5 41%
59%
± 4.5 24%
76%

Double Chance

Barnsley FC or Draw
56%
Draw or Peterborough United FC
70%
Barnsley FC or Peterborough United FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Barnsley FC25% Draw42% Peterborough United FC33%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.9%
1 – 2
8.6%
2 – 1
7.2%
2 – 2
6.4%
0 – 1
6%
0 – 2
6%
0 – 0
5.3%
1 – 3
Actual
1 – 0
4.9%
2 – 0
4.2%
2 – 3
3.9%
3 – 1
3.6%

Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC

Handicap Barnsley FC covers Push Peterborough United FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 9% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 16% 69%
-0.5 31% — 69%
+0.5 57% — 43%
+1 57% 20% 24%
+1.5 76% — 24%
+2 76% 13% 11%
+2.5 89% — 11%

Clean Sheet

Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓
Peterborough United FC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.