Barnsley FC vs Wycombe Wanderers FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Barnsley FC vs Wycombe Wanderers FC — Championship at Oakwell Stadium.
- Barnsley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Wycombe Wanderers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Leigh Doughty
- Referee Geoff Eltringham
- Referee James Wilson
- Referee Akil Howson
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall FC | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton FC | 8 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham AFC | 8 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich City FC | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 8 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 8 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 8 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Dec | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Dec | AFC Bournemouth | H | 0–4 | L |
| 01 Dec | Birmingham City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Nov | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Nov | Brentford FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Nov | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Dec | Barnsley FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Dec | Preston North End FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Dec | Stoke City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Nov | Derby County FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Nov | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Nov | Brentford FC | H | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Oakwell Stadium. Barnsley FC are looking to make home advantage count against Wycombe Wanderers FC.
- 5' 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.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Barnsley FC and Wycombe Wanderers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Callum Brittain made 181 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 20' Barnsley FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 30' Conor Chaplin has been relatively quiet despite scoring 80 goals in his last 376 appearances.
- 31' Barnsley FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Callum Styles on 31.
- 36' England international Cauley Woodrow has been a key figure this campaign — 2 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 41' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 46' Ryan Allsop has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 6 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 49' GOAL! Joe Jacobson fires home to make it 1-1!
- 54' Over 54 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 59' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 60' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ryan Allsop on 60 minutes.
- 61' Magnificent from Cauley Woodrow! That is 59 goals in 389 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 64' The crowd applauds Matty James as he leaves the pitch. Herbie Kane steps in for Barnsley FC.
- 66' The whistle greets Luke Thomas as he departs to be replaced by Dominik Frieser.
- 71' The 39-year-old Garath McCleary has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 73' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jack Grimmer on 73.
- 75' Time for substitution for Wycombe Wanderers FC. Scott Kashket is replaced by Fred Onyedinma.
- 77' Callum Brittain has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 77.
- 80' Controversy at the stadium! Callum Styles argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 81' Joe Jacobson is having his name booked by the referee on 81.
- 82' Another substitution for Barnsley FC to replace Alex Mowatt by Romal Palmer on 82 minute.
- 84' Another change for Wycombe Wanderers FC made on 84 minute. David Wheeler leaves to be changed by Matt Bloomfield.
- 85' A tactical swap from Wycombe Wanderers FC — Alex Samuel on, Adebayo Akinfenwa off on 85 minutes.
- 90' Barnsley FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- Barnsley FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
-
32
Matty James ↓ Herbie Kane 64'
- 1
- 9
-
27
Alex Mowatt C ↓ Romal Palmer 82'
- 24
- 4
-
16
Luke Thomas ↓ Dominik Frieser 66'
- 11
- 6
- 26
Bench
-
29
Victor Adeboyejo ↑ 64'
- 40
-
8
Herbie Kane ↑ 64'
- 25
-
28
Dominik Frieser ↑ 66'
- 19
- 22
- 30
-
21
Romal Palmer ↑ 82'
Coach
Valerien Ismael
Wycombe Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
David Wheeler ↓ Matt Bloomfield 84'
- 19
- 12
- 26
- 1
- 3
- 4
- 20
-
11
Scott Kashket ↓ Fred Onyedinma 75'
- 2
-
17
Daryl Horgan ↓ Anis Mehmeti 84'
Bench
- 27
- 31
-
23
Fred Onyedinma ↑ 75'
-
25
Alex Samuel ↑ 85'
-
10
Matt Bloomfield ↑ 84'
- 22
- 8
- 24
-
33
Anis Mehmeti ↑ 84'
Coach
Gareth Ainsworth
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Cauley Woodrow | 4 |
| Richard Kone | 3 |
| Daryl Dike | 2 |
| Sam Cosgrove | 2 |
| Joe Jacobson | 2 |
| Callum Styles | 1 |
| Kieran Sadlier | 1 |
| Dale Taylor | 1 |
Head to Head
Barnsley FC Form
Wycombe Wanderers FC Form
2020-12-09
Barnsley FC
2–1
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2020-12-05
Preston North End FC
2–2
Wycombe Wanderers FC
D
2020-12-02
Wycombe Wanderers FC
0–1
Stoke City FC
L
2020-11-28
Derby County FC
1–1
Wycombe Wanderers FC
D
2020-11-24
Wycombe Wanderers FC
0–0
Huddersfield Town AFC
D
2020-11-21
Wycombe Wanderers FC
0–0
Brentford FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.36
Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22
Wycombe Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Barnsley FC or Wycombe Wanderers FC 73%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Barnsley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.58
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Barnsley FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Wycombe Wanderers FC
56%
Barnsley FC or Wycombe Wanderers FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Barnsley FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 0
9.6%
1 – 0
9.3%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 0
6.8%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
3.7%
3 – 0
3%
1 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC
| Handicap | Barnsley FC covers | Push | Wycombe Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 20% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 18% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Wycombe Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

