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Barnsley FC vs Tranmere Rovers FC, FA Cup 2020-21 ROUND 3

FA Cup · 2020-21
Barnsley FC
2 – 0
Full Time
Tranmere Rovers FC
Sun 10 Jan 2021 · 13:30 UTC Oakwell Stadium HT 45+1' · FT 45+5'

Overview

Match Preview

Barnsley FC vs Tranmere Rovers FC — FA Cup at Oakwell Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Scott Oldham
  • Referee Matt McGrath
  • Referee Oliver Langford
  • Referee Philip Dermott

Head-to-Head

1
Barnsley FC 1 games · Avg 2.0 goals Tranmere Rovers FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-01-10 Barnsley FC 2–0 Tranmere Rovers FC

Recent Form

Barnsley FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Jan Tranmere Rovers FC H 2–0 W
02 Jan Norwich City FC A 0–1 L
29 Dec Rotherham United FC A 2–1 W
26 Dec Huddersfield Town AFC H 2–1 W
19 Dec Swansea City AFC A 0–2 L
15 Dec Preston North End FC H 2–1 W
Tranmere Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Jan Barnsley FC A 0–2 L
27 Nov Brackley Town FC H 1–0 W
07 Nov Accrington Stanley FC H 2–1 W
10 Mar Blackpool FC A 2–1 W
07 Mar Accrington Stanley FC A 2–1 W
25 Feb Shrewsbury Town FC A 3–2 W

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
33% Clean Sheets
Barnsley FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Tranmere Rovers FC this season

Top Scorers (This Season)

Barnsley FC
Davis Keillor-Dunn 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' KICK OFF: Barnsley FC gets underway.
  • 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Barnsley FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 10' Barnsley FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
  • 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Barnsley FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 25' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Tranmere Rovers FC that had 48 games and scored 58 goals.
  • 30' Tranmere Rovers FC have won 58 goals from 48 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 35' 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.
  • 40' Tranmere Rovers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 45' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 46' Luke Thomas is ready to make an impact after coming on for Dominik Frieser at the 46 minute mark.
  • 51' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 56' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 59' Michal Helik puts Barnsley FC on the lead.
  • 63' The whistle greets Conor Chaplin as he departs to be replaced by Victor Adeboyejo.
  • 67' Tranmere Rovers FC ring the changes. Morgan Ferrier has done his job and it is now time for Corey Blackett-Taylor to step up.
  • 72' The Barnsley FC bench stirs into life. Alex Mowatt is withdrawn and Romal Palmer gets his opportunity.
  • 76' Jake Burton has so much to prove this time. He replaces Liam Ridehalgh on 76 minute.
  • 79' The Barnsley FC bench stirs into life. Callum Brittain is withdrawn and Jordan Williams gets his opportunity.
  • 81' The whistle greets Otis Khan as he departs to be replaced by Kieron Morris.
  • 86' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Barnsley FC and Tranmere Rovers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • Full Time. Barnsley FC beats Tranmere Rovers FC

Lineups

Barnsley FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Valerien Ismael

Tranmere Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Keith Hill

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Michal Helik 1
Cauley Woodrow 1

Head to Head

2021-01-10 Barnsley FC 2–0 Tranmere Rovers FC

Barnsley FC Form

2021-01-10 Barnsley FC 2–0 Tranmere Rovers FC W 2021-01-02 Norwich City FC 1–0 Barnsley FC L 2020-12-29 Rotherham United FC 1–2 Barnsley FC W 2020-12-26 Barnsley FC 2–1 Huddersfield Town AFC W 2020-12-19 Swansea City AFC 2–0 Barnsley FC L 2020-12-15 Barnsley FC 2–1 Preston North End FC W

Tranmere Rovers FC Form

2021-01-10 Barnsley FC 2–0 Tranmere Rovers FC L 2020-11-27 Tranmere Rovers FC 1–0 Brackley Town FC W 2020-11-07 Tranmere Rovers FC 2–1 Accrington Stanley FC W 2020-03-10 Blackpool FC 1–2 Tranmere Rovers FC W 2020-03-07 Accrington Stanley FC 1–2 Tranmere Rovers FC W 2020-02-25 Shrewsbury Town FC 2–3 Tranmere Rovers FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.62 Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.84 Tranmere Rovers FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Barnsley FC53% Draw27% Tranmere Rovers FC20%
Actual: Barnsley FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 2.46
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 70%
30%
± 2.5 44%
56%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Barnsley FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Tranmere Rovers FC
47%
Barnsley FC or Tranmere Rovers FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Barnsley FC37% Draw48% Tranmere Rovers FC15%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
12.9%
1 – 1
12.5%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
10.6%
2 – 1
9.1%
0 – 1
6.2%
3 – 0
5.8%
3 – 1
5%
1 – 2
4.7%
2 – 2
3.9%
0 – 2
2.9%
4 – 0
2.4%

Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC

Handicap Barnsley FC covers Push Tranmere Rovers FC covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 17% 70%
-1.5 30% — 70%
-1 30% 25% 46%
-0.5 54% — 46%
+0.5 82% — 18%
+1 82% 12% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 5% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
44% ✗
Tranmere Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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