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Barnsley FC vs Sheffield Wednesday FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2020-21
Sat 20 Mar 2021 · 15:00 UTC Oakwell Stadium HT 45+2' · FT 45+6'

Overview

Match Preview

Barnsley FC vs Sheffield Wednesday FCChampionship at Oakwell Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Geoff Eltringham
  • Referee Tim Robinson
  • Referee Lee Venamore
  • Referee Andrew Fox

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Mar Sheffield Wednesday FC H 1–2 L
17 Mar Wycombe Wanderers FC A 3–1 W
13 Mar AFC Bournemouth A 3–2 W
10 Mar Derby County FC H 0–0 D
06 Mar Birmingham City FC H 1–0 W
03 Mar Queens Park Rangers FC A 3–1 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Mar Barnsley FC A 2–1 W
17 Mar Huddersfield Town AFC H 1–1 D
14 Mar Norwich City FC H 1–2 L
06 Mar Reading FC A 0–3 L
03 Mar Rotherham United FC H 1–2 L
27 Feb Luton Town FC A 2–3 L

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at Oakwell Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Barnsley FC and Sheffield Wednesday FC.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' Sheffield Wednesday FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sheffield Wednesday FC that had 379 games and scored 456 goals.
  • 20' Joey Pelupessy, a Netherlands , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 25' That is a Yellow card for Sheffield Wednesday FC. Tom Lees will be fuming at that decision.
  • 30' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Barnsley FC and Sheffield Wednesday FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 35' It is a cagey affair so far. Barnsley FC in their trying to find a way past Sheffield Wednesday FC's compact .
  • 36' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Julian Borner.
  • 38' What composure from Jordan Rhodes! The Scotland international strokes it home. 0-1.
  • 43' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Barnsley FC and Sheffield Wednesday FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 46' Another substitution for Barnsley FC to replace Romal Palmer by Aapo Halme on 46 minute.
  • 51' Sheffield Wednesday FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 53' Magnificent from Jordan Rhodes! That is 47 goals in 368 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 58' Both keepers have barely been tested. Barnsley FC and Sheffield Wednesday FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 63' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 68' A tactical swap from Barnsley FCConor Chaplin on, Cauley Woodrow off on 68 minutes.
  • 71' A moment of madness from Aapo Halme on 71 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Barnsley FC will be frustrated.
  • 76' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Tom Lees made 379 appearances and scored 15 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 78' Against the run of play, Carlton Morris has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 83' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 84' Time for substitution for Sheffield Wednesday FC. Josh Windass is replaced by Andre Green.
  • 87' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Callum Paterson on 87 minutes.
  • 88' A meaty challenge results in booking for Joseph Wildsmith on 88.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Sheffield Wednesday FC take all three points.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.29 Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2 Sheffield Wednesday FC xG
I would bet for: Barnsley FC or Sheffield Wednesday FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 55%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Barnsley FC40% Draw29% Sheffield Wednesday FC31%
Actual: Sheffield Wednesday FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 2.49
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 45%
55%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Barnsley FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Sheffield Wednesday FC
60%
Barnsley FC or Sheffield Wednesday FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Barnsley FC27% Draw49% Sheffield Wednesday FC24%
Actual: Sheffield Wednesday FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
10.4%
1 – 0
9.6%
0 – 1
8.8%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
3.5%
1 – 3
3%
3 – 0
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC

Handicap Barnsley FC covers Push Sheffield Wednesday FC covers
-2.5 6% 94%
-2 6% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% 83%
-1 17% 20% 63%
-0.5 37% 63%
+0.5 67% 33%
+1 67% 19% 14%
+1.5 86% 14%
+2 86% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% 5%

Clean Sheet

Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
31%
Sheffield Wednesday FC keeps clean sheet
28%

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