Barnsley FC vs Tranmere Rovers FC, FA Cup 2020-21 ROUND 3
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
3 games this season
🟨 1.0/game
⚽ 3.0 goals/game
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent 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)
H2H (1 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Barnsley FC this season
Barnsley FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Tranmere Rovers FC this season
Tranmere Rovers FC this season
Top Scorers (This Season)
Barnsley FC
| Davis Keillor-Dunn | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Barnsley FC vs Tranmere Rovers FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Barnsley FC that had 392 games and scored 503 goals.
- 15' The 31-year-old Alex Mowatt has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 20' Paul Lewis is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Barnsley FC so far.
- 25' Cauley Woodrow has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 2 goals to his name this season.
- 30' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Barnsley FC and Tranmere Rovers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 35' It looks surprising Tranmere Rovers FC does not make any changes. Lee O'Connor has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 40' Barnsley FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 45' 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.
- 46' The Barnsley FC bench stirs into life. Dominik Frieser is withdrawn and Luke Thomas gets his opportunity.
- 51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 56' The home supporters are growing impatient. Barnsley FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 59' GOAL! Michal Helik fires home to make it 1-0!
- 63' A change in the Barnsley FC ranks — Conor Chaplin exits the field as Victor Adeboyejo enters on 63.
- 67' Time for substitution for Tranmere Rovers FC. Morgan Ferrier is replaced by Corey Blackett-Taylor.
- 72' A change in the Barnsley FC ranks — Alex Mowatt exits the field as Romal Palmer enters on 72.
- 76' Tranmere Rovers FC make a change. Liam Ridehalgh trudges off to be replaced by Jake Burton on 76 minutes.
- 79' A tactical swap from Barnsley FC — Jordan Williams on, Callum Brittain off on 79 minutes.
- 81' A tactical swap from Tranmere Rovers FC — Kieron Morris on, Otis Khan off on 81 minutes.
- 86' Barnsley FC have won 503 goals from 392 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- Barnsley FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 9
-
27
Alex Mowatt C ↓ Romal Palmer 72'
- 40
- 8
- 4
- 11
-
28
Dominik Frieser ↓ Luke Thomas 46'
- 30
- 6
- 26
Bench
-
20
Toby Sibbick ↑ 63'
- 1
-
29
Victor Adeboyejo ↑ 63'
-
2
Jordan Williams ↑ 79'
- 34
-
16
Luke Thomas ↑ 46'
- 19
- 22
-
21
Romal Palmer ↑ 72'
Coach
Valerien Ismael
Tranmere Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 10
- 9
- 14
- 21
-
17
Otis Khan ↓ Kieron Morris 81'
- 22
- 1
-
3
Liam Ridehalgh ↓ Jake Burton 76'
- 6
- 2
Bench
-
11
Corey Blackett-Taylor ↑ 67'
- 13
-
7
Kieron Morris ↑ 81'
- 28
- 5
- 25
- 24
-
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 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
✓ CorrectActual: Barnsley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✓ CorrectActual: 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.