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Barnsley FC vs Shrewsbury Town FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2023-24
Tue 24 Oct 2023 · 18:45 UTC Oakwell Ground 10,859 HT 45' · FT 45'
Herbie Kane pen 19' 1–0
Callum Styles 23' 2–0
Devante Cole 75' 3–0

Overview

Match Preview

Barnsley FC vs Shrewsbury Town FC — League One at Oakwell Ground.

Match Details

  • Referee Simon Mather
  • Assistant 1
  • Assistant 2 Simon Clayton
4 games this season 🟨 3.0/game ⚽ 7.8 goals/game

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Oct Shrewsbury Town FC H 3–0 W
21 Oct Leyton Orient FC A 1–1 D
07 Oct Exeter City FC A 1–0 W
03 Oct Cambridge United FC A 4–0 W
30 Sep Blackpool FC H 0–1 L
23 Sep Northampton Town FC A 2–1 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Oct Barnsley FC A 0–3 L
21 Oct Derby County FC H 1–0 W
14 Oct Cambridge United FC A 1–1 D
07 Oct Northampton Town FC H 1–0 W
03 Oct Oxford United FC A 0–3 L
30 Sep Charlton Athletic FC H 0–0 D

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
63% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
14% Clean Sheets
Barnsley FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Barnsley FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
3/3
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Barnsley FC
Cameron McGeehan 3 G
Reyes Cleary 2 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Barnsley FC host Shrewsbury Town FC — let the battle begin!
  • 4' A meaty challenge results in booking for Cheyenne Dunkley on 4.
  • 9' Jason Sraha has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 7 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 14' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Callum Styles on 14 minutes.
  • 19' Brilliant from the midfielder! Herbie Kane makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 19.
  • 23' Callum Styles has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 23 minutes.
  • 28' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 33' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 38' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Matthew Taylor will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 43' Jamie McCart needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 46' Adam Phillips has so much to prove this time. He replaces Callum Styles on 46 minute.
  • 51' Nohan Kenneh is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Barnsley FC so far.
  • 56' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 61' Over 61 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 63' A tactical swap from Shrewsbury Town FC — Ryan Bowman on, Max Mata off on 63 minutes.
  • 64' A change in the Barnsley FC ranks — John McAtee exits the field as Owen Dodgson enters on 64.
  • 69' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 74' Barnsley FC is showing some good football. However, Barnsley FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 75' The deadlock is broken! Devante Cole gets on the scoresheet on 75 minutes.
  • 78' Devante Cole makes way for Josh Benson at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Barnsley FC.
  • 80' Controversy at the stadium! Tom Flanagan argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 84' Shrewsbury Town FC make a change. Jason Sraha trudges off to be replaced by Aaron Pierre on 84 minutes.
  • 89' Tunmise Sobowale has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • Another three points for Barnsley FC.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.69 Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.84 Shrewsbury Town FC xG
I would bet for: Barnsley FC to win 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Barnsley FC58% Draw25% Shrewsbury Town FC17%
Actual: Barnsley FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.53
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 72%
28%
± 2.5 46%
54%
± 3.5 25%
75%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

Barnsley FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Shrewsbury Town FC
42%
Barnsley FC or Shrewsbury Town FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Barnsley FC39% Draw47% Shrewsbury Town FC14%
Actual: Barnsley FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
12.6%
1 – 1
12.1%
2 – 0
11.1%
0 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
9.2%
3 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
5.7%
3 – 1
5.3%
1 – 2
4.5%
2 – 2
3.9%
0 – 2
2.7%
4 – 0
2.6%

Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC

Handicap Barnsley FC covers Push Shrewsbury Town FC covers
-2.5 14% — 86%
-2 14% 18% 68%
-1.5 32% — 68%
-1 32% 25% 44%
-0.5 56% — 44%
+0.5 83% — 17%
+1 83% 11% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
44% ✗
Shrewsbury Town FC keeps clean sheet
19% ✓

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