Barnsley FC vs Peterborough United FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Barnsley FC vs Peterborough United FC — League One at Oakwell Stadium.
- Barnsley FC 46 games · 59 pts (2026/27)
- Peterborough United FC 46 games · 53 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee
- Assistant 1 Joseph Pettitt (England)
- Assistant 2 Karl Buckley (England)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr | Peterborough United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Apr | Leyton Orient FC | A | 3–4 | L |
| 12 Apr | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 05 Apr | Birmingham City FC | A | 2–6 | L |
| 01 Apr | Exeter City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Mar | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr | Barnsley FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Apr | Stockport County FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Apr | Birmingham City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Apr | Northampton Town FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 01 Apr | Crawley Town FC | A | 4–3 | W |
| 29 Mar | Reading FC | A | 1–3 | 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)
H2H (13 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Barnsley FC are 15th (59 pts). Peterborough United FC are 18th (53 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Barnsley FC to score. At the same time, Peterborough United FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ryan De Havilland is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Barnsley FC.
- 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 17' The deadlock is broken! Ricky Jade-Jones gets on the scoresheet on 17 minutes.
- 22' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Barnsley FC and Peterborough United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 27' 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.
- 32' The home supporters are growing impatient. Barnsley FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 37' Harley Mills, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 42' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Darren Ferguson will be considering his options from the bench.
- 43' A meaty challenge results in booking for Luca Connell on 43.
- 46' GOAL! Jonathan Russell scores on 45. Assisted by Davis Keillor-Dunn
- 46' A change in the Peterborough United FC ranks — Ricky Jade-Jones exits the field as Gustav Lindgren enters on 46.
- 51' Peterborough United 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.
- 56' Max Watters is ready to make an impact after coming on for Fabio Jalo at the 56 minute mark.
- 61' It is a cagey affair so far. Barnsley FC in their trying to find a way past Peterborough United FC's compact .
- 66' It looks surprising Barnsley FC does not make any changes. Marc Roberts has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 71' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 73' Time for substitution for Peterborough United FC. Kwame Poku is replaced by Christopher Conn-Clarke.
- 78' Barnsley FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Peterborough United FC's shape.
- 81' Another change for Barnsley FC made on 81 minute. Barry Cotter leaves to be changed by Jonathan Bland.
- 86' Peterborough United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Jonathan Bland is booked for Barnsley FC — card on 90.
- 90' Donay O'Brien-Brady is replacing Malik Mothersille for the Peterborough United FC side.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
2
Barry Cotter ↓ Jonathan Bland 81'
- 4
- 32
- 18
- 8
- 48
- 40
- 3
- 6
-
11
Fabio Jalo ↓ Max Watters 56'
- 20
Bench
- 50
- 21
- 10
-
36
Max Watters ↑ 56'
- 14
- 51
-
30
Jonathan Bland ↑ 81'
Coach
Conor Hourihane
Peterborough United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 11
- 17
- 25
- 22
-
2
Carl Johnston ↓ James Dornelly 90'
- 10
- 8
- 34
- 7
- 5
Bench
- 1
-
9
Christopher Conn-Clarke ↑ 73'
- 15
- 48
-
35
Donay O'Brien-Brady ↑ 90'
-
33
James Dornelly ↑ 90'
-
19
Gustav Lindgren ↑ 46'
Coach
Darren Ferguson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
Barnsley FC Form
Peterborough United FC Form
2025-04-21
Barnsley FC
1–1
Peterborough United FC
D
2025-04-18
Peterborough United FC
1–1
Stockport County FC
D
2025-04-08
Peterborough United FC
1–2
Birmingham City FC
L
2025-04-05
Peterborough United FC
0–4
Northampton Town FC
L
2025-04-01
Crawley Town FC
3–4
Peterborough United FC
W
2025-03-29
Reading FC
3–1
Peterborough United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.87
Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.65
Peterborough United FC xG
I would bet for:
Barnsley FC or Peterborough United FC 75% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.52
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 3.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 4.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
Double Chance
Barnsley FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Peterborough United FC
57%
Barnsley FC or Peterborough United FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
5.2%
3 – 1
5.1%
1 – 0
4.9%
0 – 0
4.3%
0 – 1
4.2%
3 – 2
4.2%
0 – 2
4.1%
1 – 3
4%
Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC
| Handicap | Barnsley FC covers | Push | Peterborough United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 13% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 19% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 17% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Peterborough United FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.