Barnsley FC vs Sheffield Wednesday FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Barnsley FC vs Sheffield Wednesday FC — Championship at Oakwell Stadium.
- Barnsley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sheffield Wednesday FC 46 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Geoff Eltringham
- Referee Tim Robinson
- Referee Lee Venamore
- Referee Andrew Fox
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
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 FC — Conor 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
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
-
9
Cauley Woodrow ↓ Conor Chaplin 68'
- 27
- 40
- 4
- 28
- 30
- 6
- 26
-
21
Romal Palmer ↓ Aapo Halme 46'
- 10
Bench
-
20
Toby Sibbick ↑ 46'
- 1
- 29
- 2
- 34
-
24
Aapo Halme ↑ 46'
-
14
Carlton Morris ↑ 46'
-
11
Conor Chaplin ↑ 68'
- 22
Coach
Valerien Ismael
Sheffield Wednesday FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 5
- 20
- 10
- 15
- 11
- 28
- 2
- 8
-
18
Josh Windass ↓ Andre Green 84'
- 13
Bench
-
16
Andre Green ↑ 84'
- 45
- 7
- 14
- 29
- 24
- 34
- 44
- 37
Coach
Darren Moore
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Josh Windass | 2 |
| Cauley Woodrow | 2 |
| Jordan Rhodes | 2 |
| Devante Cole | 2 |
| James Norwood | 2 |
| Lee Gregory | 2 |
| Steven Fletcher | 1 |
| Dominik Frieser | 1 |
Head to Head
Barnsley FC Form
Sheffield Wednesday FC Form
2021-03-20
Barnsley FC
1–2
Sheffield Wednesday FC
W
2021-03-17
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–1
Huddersfield Town AFC
D
2021-03-14
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–2
Norwich City FC
L
2021-03-06
Reading FC
3–0
Sheffield Wednesday FC
L
2021-03-03
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–2
Rotherham United FC
L
2021-02-27
Luton Town FC
3–2
Sheffield Wednesday FC
L
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
✗ WrongActual: Sheffield Wednesday FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.

