Barnsley FC vs Shrewsbury Town FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Barnsley FC vs Shrewsbury Town FC — League One at Oakwell Stadium.
- Barnsley FC 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Shrewsbury Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Scott Tallis (England)
- Assistant 1 Matthew Sowerby (England)
- Assistant 2
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr | Barnsley FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Apr | Northampton Town FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 18 Apr | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Apr | Lincoln City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Apr | Reading FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 05 Apr | Cambridge United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Barnsley FC this season
Barnsley FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Barnsley FC and Shrewsbury Town FC get this one started.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Barnsley FC and Shrewsbury Town FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Barnsley FC in their trying to find a way past Shrewsbury Town FC's compact .
- 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 18' John Marquis is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 23' Over 23 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 28' A quiet spell here at Oakwell Stadium. Barnsley FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 29' The referee calls foul for George Nurse. He receives a card.
- 34' Jamal Blackman has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 5 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 39' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 44' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Max Watters. He replaces Dexter Lembikisa on 46 minute.
- 51' Joe Gauci has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 208 appearances.
- 56' The travelling Shrewsbury Town FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 61' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 64' Barnsley FC make a change. Luca Connell trudges off to be replaced by Kelechi Nwakali on 64 minutes.
- 67' What a strike from John Marquis! The score is 0-2.
- 72' Supporters expect more eagerness from Harrison Biggins, as he is very good at scoring at Oakwell Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 77' Barnsley FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Shrewsbury Town FC backline.
- 78' GOAL! Jonathan Russell scores on 78.
- 79' Taylor Perry is ready to make an impact after coming on for Callum Stewart at the 79 minute mark.
- 84' The crowd applauds George Lloyd as he leaves the pitch. Vadaine Oliver steps in for Shrewsbury Town FC.
- 89' The home supporters are growing impatient. Barnsley FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 90' Shrewsbury Town FC make a change. George Nurse trudges off to be replaced by Aaron Pierre on 90 minutes.
- With this win, Shrewsbury Town FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 4
- 32
- 18
- 8
-
48
Luca Connell ↓ Kelechi Nwakali 64'
- 40
- 3
- 6
-
20
Dexter Lembikisa ↓ Max Watters 46'
- 30
Bench
-
50
Kelechi Nwakali ↑ 64'
- 21
-
36
Max Watters ↑ 46'
- 51
- 33
- 29
- 31
Coach
Conor Hourihane
Shrewsbury Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 27
- 8
- 17
-
23
George Nurse ↓ Aaron Pierre 90'
- 2
- 6
-
9
George Lloyd ↓ Vadaine Oliver 84'
- 22
- 3
-
24
Callum Stewart ↓ Taylor Perry 79'
Bench
-
16
Aaron Pierre ↑ 90'
-
11
Vadaine Oliver ↑ 84'
-
14
Taylor Perry ↑ 79'
- 18
- 36
- 13
- 38
Coach
Michael Appleton
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Herbie Kane | 3 |
| Jonathan Russell | 2 |
| John Marquis | 2 |
| Devante Cole | 2 |
| Oliver Norburn | 1 |
| Max Watters | 1 |
| Greg Docherty | 1 |
| Alex Mowatt | 1 |
Head to Head
Barnsley FC Form
Shrewsbury Town FC Form
2025-04-26
Barnsley FC
1–2
Shrewsbury Town FC
W
2025-04-21
Northampton Town FC
4–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
L
2025-04-18
Shrewsbury Town FC
0–1
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2025-04-12
Lincoln City FC
1–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
D
2025-04-08
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–3
Reading FC
L
2025-04-05
Shrewsbury Town FC
0–1
Cambridge United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.6
Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15
Shrewsbury Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Shrewsbury Town FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.75
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Barnsley FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Shrewsbury Town FC
55%
Barnsley FC or Shrewsbury Town FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Shrewsbury Town FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
1 – 0
9.3%
2 – 1
9%
0 – 0
8.3%
2 – 0
8%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
4.8%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC
| Handicap | Barnsley FC covers | Push | Shrewsbury Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 22% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 15% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Shrewsbury Town FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.