Barnsley FC vs Tranmere Rovers FC, FA Cup 2020-21 ROUND 3
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Overview
Match Preview
Barnsley FC vs Tranmere Rovers FC — FA Cup at Oakwell Stadium.
- Barnsley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Tranmere Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Scott Oldham
- Referee Matt McGrath
- Referee Oliver Langford
- Referee Philip Dermott
18 games this season 🟨 0.2/game ⚽ 3.4 goals/gameHead-to-Head
Last 5 meetingsRecent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 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 Date Opponent H/A Score Result 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 history33% Clean Sheets
Barnsley FC this season0% Clean Sheets
Tranmere Rovers FC this seasonTop Scorers (This Season)
Barnsley FCDavis Keillor-Dunn 2 G -
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Barnsley FC is hosting Tranmere Rovers FC for another epic battle.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jordan Williams made 385 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' 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.
- 20' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Tranmere Rovers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 30' 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.
- 35' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 40' Tranmere Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 45' Tranmere Rovers FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 46' The Barnsley FC manager makes a substitution. Dominik Frieser departs to be replaced by Luke Thomas.
- 51' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Tranmere Rovers FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 56' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 59' What a strike from Michal Helik! The score is 1-0.
- 63' Victor Adeboyejo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Conor Chaplin on 63 minute.
- 67' Corey Blackett-Taylor is replacing Morgan Ferrier for the Tranmere Rovers FC side.
- 72' The Barnsley FC manager makes a substitution. Alex Mowatt departs to be replaced by Romal Palmer.
- 76' It is a substitution in Tranmere Rovers FC team. Liam Ridehalgh is replaced by Jake Burton on 76 minute.
- 79' The Barnsley FC manager makes a substitution. Callum Brittain departs to be replaced by Jordan Williams.
- 81' Time for substitution for Tranmere Rovers FC. Otis Khan is replaced by Kieron Morris.
- 86' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 86 minutes.
- With this win, Barnsley FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
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Lineups
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 9
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27
Alex Mowatt C ↓ Romal Palmer 72'
- 40
- 8
- 4
- 11
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28
Dominik Frieser ↓ Luke Thomas 46'
- 30
- 6
- 26
Bench
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20
Toby Sibbick ↑ 63'
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29
Victor Adeboyejo ↑ 63'
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2
Jordan Williams ↑ 79'
- 34
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16
Luke Thomas ↑ 46'
- 19
- 22
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21
Romal Palmer ↑ 72'
Coach Valerien IsmaelTranmere Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 10
- 9
- 14
- 21
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17
Otis Khan ↓ Kieron Morris 81'
- 22
- 1
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3
Liam Ridehalgh ↓ Jake Burton 76'
- 6
- 2
Bench
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11
Corey Blackett-Taylor ↑ 67'
- 13
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7
Kieron Morris ↑ 81'
- 28
- 5
- 25
- 24
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27
Jake Burton ↑ 76'
Coach Keith Hill -
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
Player Goals Cauley Woodrow 1 Michal Helik 1 Head to Head
Barnsley FC Form
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 accuracy4 / 41.62 Barnsley FC xGExpected GoalsDixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo0.84 Tranmere Rovers FC xGI would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 56%Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Barnsley FC winBoth Teams to Score
✓ CorrectAvg goals/match: 2.46Actual: No — clean sheetOver / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5Line 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
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HTCorrect Score
✓ In top 121 – 0 12.9%1 – 1 12.5%2 – 0 Actual0 – 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.

