Barnsley FC vs Shrewsbury Town FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Barnsley FC vs Shrewsbury Town FC — League One at Oakwell Ground.
- Barnsley FC 46 games · 59 pts (2026/27)
- Shrewsbury Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Simon Mather
- Assistant 1
- Assistant 2 Simon Clayton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Barnsley FC launch into their encounter with Shrewsbury Town FC.
- 4' The referee calls foul for Cheyenne Dunkley. He receives a card.
- 9' Mal Benning has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 329 appearances.
- 14' It’s a booking for Barnsley FC player. Callum Styles gets a card.
- 19' GOAL! Herbie Kane scores on 19.
- 23' Callum Styles doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 28' Jonathan Russell has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 33' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 38' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 43' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jamie McCart made 1 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 46' Fresh legs for Barnsley FC! Adam Phillips comes on to replace Callum Styles.
- 51' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Barnsley FC and Shrewsbury Town FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 56' The 23-year-old Jason Sraha has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 61' Tom Bayliss has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 63' It is a substitution in Shrewsbury Town FC team. Max Mata is replaced by Ryan Bowman on 63 minute.
- 64' Barnsley FC ring the changes. John McAtee has done his job and it is now time for Owen Dodgson to step up.
- 69' Barnsley FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 74' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 75' What a strike from Devante Cole! The score is 3-0.
- 78' Josh Benson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Devante Cole on 78 minute.
- 80' It’s gonna be a card for Tom Flanagan.
- 84' Aaron Pierre has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jason Sraha on 84 minute.
- 89' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- It finishes all square. Barnsley FC and Shrewsbury Town FC share the spoils 3-0.
Lineups
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 2
-
44
Devante Cole ↓ Josh Benson 78'
- 17
- 8
-
20
Callum Styles ↓ Adam Phillips 46'
-
45
John McAtee ↓ Owen Dodgson 64'
- 7
- 26
- 3
- 6
Bench
-
30
Adam Phillips ↑ 46'
- 22
-
10
Josh Benson ↑ 78'
- 36
-
29
Owen Dodgson ↑ 64'
- 41
- 50
Coach
Neill Collins
Shrewsbury Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 33
- 1
- 20
- 7
-
27
Max Mata ↓ Ryan Bowman 63'
- 14
-
6
Jason Sraha ↓ Aaron Pierre 84'
-
42
Nohan Kenneh ↓ Tunmise Sobowale 46'
- 22
- 3
Bench
- 17
- 13
-
16
Aaron Pierre ↑ 84'
-
9
Ryan Bowman ↑ 63'
- 4
-
15
Tunmise Sobowale ↑ 46'
- 37
Coach
Matthew Taylor
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Herbie Kane | 3 |
| Devante Cole | 2 |
| Jonathan Russell | 2 |
| John Marquis | 2 |
| Adam Phillips | 1 |
| Nicky Cadden | 1 |
| Ethan Pinnock | 1 |
| Killian Phillips | 1 |
Head to Head
Barnsley FC Form
Shrewsbury Town FC Form
2023-10-24
Barnsley FC
3–0
Shrewsbury Town FC
L
2023-10-21
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–0
Derby County FC
W
2023-10-14
Cambridge United FC
1–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
D
2023-10-07
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–0
Northampton Town FC
W
2023-10-03
Oxford United FC
3–0
Shrewsbury Town FC
L
2023-09-30
Shrewsbury Town FC
0–0
Charlton Athletic FC
D
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
✓ CorrectActual: Barnsley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.

