Barnsley FC vs Wycombe Wanderers FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Barnsley FC vs Wycombe Wanderers FC — League One at Oakwell Ground.
- Barnsley FC 46 games · 59 pts (2026/27)
- Wycombe Wanderers FC 46 games · 63 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Darren Drysdale
- Assistant 1 Ivan Stankovic
- Assistant 2 Christopher Ward
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Nov | Lincoln City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Nov | Horsham FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 11 Nov | Derby County FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 03 Nov | Horsham FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 28 Oct | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov | Barnsley FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Nov | Reading FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Nov | Stevenage FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Nov | Bradford City AFC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Oct | Cambridge United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Oct | Oxford United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Barnsley FC | Wycombe Wanderers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #11 |
| 59 | Points | 63 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 15 / 14 / 17 | W / D / L | 17 / 12 / 17 |
| 68 | Scored | 69 |
| 73 | Conceded | 58 |
| -5 | GD | +11 |
| 1.28 | PPG | 1.37 |
| 33% | Win % | 37% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Barnsley FC are 15th (59 pts). Wycombe Wanderers FC are 11th (63 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Oakwell Ground. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Jasper Pattenden is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Wycombe Wanderers FC so far.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 20' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Barnsley FC and Wycombe Wanderers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 25' Nicky Cadden needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 30' With 0 assists to his name this season, John McAtee is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Barnsley FC.
- 35' The energy levels are beginning to show. Neill Collins might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 40' 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.
- 45' Ben Killip is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Barnsley FC tonight.
- 50' It looks surprising Barnsley FC does not make any changes. Killian Phillips has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 55' Barnsley FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 58' Another substitution for Wycombe Wanderers FC to replace David Wheeler by Lyle Taylor on 58 minute.
- 59' The referee calls foul for Killian Phillips. He receives a card.
- 61' Another change for Barnsley FC made on 61 minute. Callum Styles leaves to be changed by Sam Cosgrove.
- 66' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 68' Another substitution for Wycombe Wanderers FC to replace Killian Phillips by Garath McCleary on 68 minute.
- 73' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 74' The crowd applauds Luca Connell as he leaves the pitch. Adam Phillips steps in for Barnsley FC.
- 79' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 84' The Wycombe Wanderers FC bench stirs into life. Kian Breckin is withdrawn and Tjay De Barr gets his opportunity.
- 89' The referee has no hesitation. Harry Boyes is booked for Wycombe Wanderers FC — card on 89.
- 90' Harry Boyes is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Barnsley FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 2
- 44
- 17
- 8
-
20
Callum Styles ↓ Sam Cosgrove 61'
- 45
- 7
-
48
Luca Connell ↓ Adam Phillips 74'
- 26
- 6
Bench
-
9
Sam Cosgrove ↑ 61'
-
30
Adam Phillips ↑ 74'
- 22
- 3
- 12
- 4
- 50
Coach
Neill Collins
Wycombe Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
David Wheeler ↓ Lyle Taylor 58'
- 1
- 4
- 6
- 5
- 31
- 11
- 22
-
20
Dale Taylor ↓ Kieran Sadlier 68'
- 17
-
8
Kian Breckin ↓ Tjay De Barr 84'
Bench
-
12
Garath McCleary ↑ 68'
- 16
-
30
Lyle Taylor ↑ 58'
- 3
-
23
Kieran Sadlier ↑ 68'
-
29
Tjay De Barr ↑ 84'
- 25
Coach
Matt Bloomfield
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Cauley Woodrow | 4 |
| Richard Kone | 3 |
| Sam Cosgrove | 2 |
| Joe Jacobson | 2 |
| Daryl Dike | 2 |
| Stephen Humphrys | 1 |
| Dominic Gape | 1 |
| Bez Lubala | 1 |
Head to Head
Barnsley FC Form
Wycombe Wanderers FC Form
2023-11-28
Barnsley FC
1–0
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2023-11-25
Wycombe Wanderers FC
1–2
Reading FC
L
2023-11-11
Wycombe Wanderers FC
0–1
Stevenage FC
L
2023-11-04
Bradford City AFC
1–2
Wycombe Wanderers FC
W
2023-10-31
Wycombe Wanderers FC
0–0
Cambridge United FC
D
2023-10-28
Oxford United FC
2–2
Wycombe Wanderers FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.58
Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44
Wycombe Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Barnsley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.02
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Barnsley FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Wycombe Wanderers FC
54%
Barnsley FC or Wycombe Wanderers FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
7.7%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
6.6%
0 – 1
6.2%
2 – 2
6.1%
2 – 0
6%
0 – 2
5%
3 – 1
4.4%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC
| Handicap | Barnsley FC covers | Push | Wycombe Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 19% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 18% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✗
Wycombe Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

