Barnsley FC vs Wycombe Wanderers FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Barnsley FC vs Wycombe Wanderers FC — League One at Oakwell Stadium.
- Barnsley FC 46 games · 59 pts (2026/27)
- Wycombe Wanderers FC 46 games · 63 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ross Joyce
- Assistant 1 Johnathon Bickerdike (England)
- Assistant 2 Paul Newhouse
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Sep | Stockport County FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Sep | Burton Albion FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Sep | Stevenage FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 07 Sep | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Aug | Crawley Town FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct | Barnsley FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Sep | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Sep | Cambridge United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Sep | Northampton Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Aug | Blackpool FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 24 Aug | Rotherham United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
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' That's the starting whistle at Oakwell Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Barnsley FC and Wycombe Wanderers FC.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Wycombe Wanderers FC that had 364 games and scored 425 goals.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' Barnsley FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Wycombe Wanderers FC backline.
- 20' Gabriel Slonina has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 14 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Barnsley FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 30' Davis Keillor-Dunn is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Barnsley FC tonight.
- 35' Wycombe Wanderers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 40' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jack Grimmer made 374 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 45' The home supporters are growing impatient. Barnsley FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 47' What a moment for Bez Lubala! That strike on 47 puts his side firmly in control.
- 52' Garath McCleary is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Wycombe Wanderers FC so far.
- 54' Time for substitution for Barnsley FC. Donovan Pines is replaced by Stephen Humphrys.
- 55' Fabio Jalo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kyran Lofthouse at the 55 minute mark.
- 58' Stephen Humphrys makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Barnsley FC are in front.
- 59' Fred Onyedinma is ready to make an impact after coming on for Bez Lubala at the 59 minute mark.
- 60' The Wycombe Wanderers FC bench stirs into life. Kieran Sadlier is withdrawn and Garath McCleary gets his opportunity.
- 63' That looks like a foul for a card for Fabio Jalo.
- 68' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 68 minutes.
- 70' Another change for Barnsley FC made on 70 minute. Davis Keillor-Dunn leaves to be changed by Josh Benson.
- 75' Caleb Taylor was booked on 75.
- 76' Cameron Humphreys gets the nod from Wycombe Wanderers FC. He replaces Tyreeq Bakinson and will look to change the dynamic.
- 78' A moment of madness from Joe Low on 78 minutes earns him a card. Wycombe Wanderers FC will be frustrated.
- 83' Barnsley FC have won 496 goals from 385 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 85' Goal! Richard Kone scores his 23 goal in 364 matches.
- 89' A goal from the England international Marc Roberts! He fires home on 89 to make it 2-2!
- 90' Richard Kone picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 2-2 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 4
- 32
- 9
- 48
-
15
Kyran Lofthouse ↓ Fabio Jalo 55'
- 5
- 1
- 40
- 18
- 6
Bench
- 23
-
44
Stephen Humphrys ↑ 54'
- 7
-
10
Josh Benson ↑ 70'
- 19
- 3
-
11
Fabio Jalo ↑ 55'
Coach
Darrell Clarke
Wycombe Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Daniel Udoh ↓ Richard Kone 76'
- 16
- 4
- 28
- 2
- 23
- 3
- 37
- 1
- 17
-
30
Bez Lubala ↓ Fred Onyedinma 59'
Bench
-
12
Garath McCleary ↑ 60'
-
44
Fred Onyedinma ↑ 59'
- 19
- 8
-
20
Cameron Humphreys ↑ 76'
- 25
-
24
Richard Kone ↑ 76'
Coach
Matt Bloomfield
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Cauley Woodrow | 4 |
| Richard Kone | 3 |
| Joe Jacobson | 2 |
| Daryl Dike | 2 |
| Sam Cosgrove | 2 |
| Conor Grant | 1 |
| Callum Styles | 1 |
| Kieran Sadlier | 1 |
Head to Head
Barnsley FC Form
Wycombe Wanderers FC Form
2024-10-01
Barnsley FC
2–2
Wycombe Wanderers FC
D
2024-09-28
Bristol Rovers FC
1–2
Wycombe Wanderers FC
W
2024-09-21
Wycombe Wanderers FC
2–1
Cambridge United FC
W
2024-09-14
Northampton Town FC
1–2
Wycombe Wanderers FC
W
2024-08-31
Blackpool FC
2–2
Wycombe Wanderers FC
D
2024-08-24
Wycombe Wanderers FC
2–0
Rotherham United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.64
Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.7
Wycombe Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Barnsley FC or Wycombe Wanderers FC 75% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.34
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Barnsley FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Wycombe Wanderers FC
61%
Barnsley FC or Wycombe Wanderers FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.8%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
5.3%
1 – 0
5.1%
0 – 2
5.1%
0 – 0
5.1%
2 – 0
4.8%
1 – 3
4.6%
3 – 1
4.3%
2 – 3
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC
| Handicap | Barnsley FC covers | Push | Wycombe Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 11% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 18% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 18% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Wycombe Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

