Bristol City FC vs Barnsley FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bristol City FC vs Barnsley FC — Championship at Ashton Gate Stadium.
- Bristol City FC 46 games · 62 pts (2026/27)
- Barnsley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee
- Referee Steve Meredith
- Referee James Linington
- Referee James Wilson
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb | Barnsley FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Feb | Reading FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Feb | Watford FC | A | 0–6 | L |
| 10 Feb | Sheffield United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Feb | Cardiff City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Feb | Brentford FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb | Bristol City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Feb | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Feb | Brentford FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 11 Feb | Chelsea FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Jan | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Jan | Cardiff City FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Ashton Gate Stadium!
- 4' That is a Yellow card for Bristol City FC. Jack Hunt will be fuming at that decision.
- 9' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 14' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 14 minutes.
- 19' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 24' Barnsley FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 29' The home supporters are growing impatient. Bristol City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 34' Conor Chaplin is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Barnsley FC so far.
- 39' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Steven Sessegnon made 341 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 44' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 49' Bristol City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 54' It is a cagey affair so far. Bristol City FC in their trying to find a way past Barnsley FC's compact .
- 57' Another substitution for Barnsley FC to replace Cauley Woodrow by Victor Adeboyejo on 57 minute.
- 58' It is a substitution in Bristol City FC team. Henri Lansbury is replaced by Tyreeq Bakinson on 58 minute.
- 63' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 67' A goal from the England international Carlton Morris! He fires home on 67 to make it 0-1!
- 69' Nahki Wells has so much to prove this time. He replaces Antoine Semenyo on 69 minute.
- 74' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 75' Michael Sollbauer makes way for Toby Sibbick at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from Barnsley FC.
- 76' The supporters are chanting for Adam Nagy. He replaces Steven Sessegnon on 76 minute.
- 79' Controversy at the stadium! Alex Mowatt argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 82' The whistle greets Daryl Dike as he departs to be replaced by Dominik Frieser.
- 87' A quiet spell here at Ashton Gate Stadium. Bristol City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 90' Bradley Collins has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Bristol City FC.
Lineups
Bristol City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 9
- 2
-
18
Antoine Semenyo ↓ Nahki Wells 69'
- 19
-
43
Steven Sessegnon ↓ Adam Nagy 76'
- 1
- 17
- 23
- 45
-
26
Zak Vyner ↓ Jamie Paterson 69'
Bench
-
10
Jamie Paterson ↑ 69'
- 12
-
30
Tyreeq Bakinson ↑ 58'
-
21
Nahki Wells ↑ 69'
-
4
Adam Nagy ↑ 76'
- 42
- 28
- 34
- 33
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 9
- 27
- 40
-
4
Callum Styles ↓ Jordan Williams 57'
-
11
Conor Chaplin ↓ Carlton Morris 57'
- 30
- 6
- 26
- 21
-
10
Daryl Dike ↓ Dominik Frieser 82'
Bench
-
20
Toby Sibbick ↑ 75'
- 1
-
29
Victor Adeboyejo ↑ 57'
-
2
Jordan Williams ↑ 57'
- 24
- 8
-
14
Carlton Morris ↑ 57'
-
28
Dominik Frieser ↑ 82'
- 22
Coach
Valerien Ismael
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Andreas Weimann | 3 |
| Michal Helik | 3 |
| Cauley Woodrow | 2 |
| Carlton Morris | 2 |
| Aaron Leya Iseka | 1 |
| Ashley Williams | 1 |
| Aapo Halme | 1 |
| Niclas Eliasson | 1 |
Head to Head
Bristol City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.9
Bristol City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.21
Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for:
Barnsley FC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Barnsley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.11
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 2.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Bristol City FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Barnsley FC
73%
Bristol City FC or Barnsley FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.6%
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.7%
0 – 2
8.5%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 1
5.7%
2 – 0
4.7%
2 – 2
3.6%
0 – 3
3.4%
1 – 3
3.2%
3 – 1
1.7%
Asian Handicap — Bristol City FC
| Handicap | Bristol City FC covers | Push | Barnsley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 7% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 17% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 23% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol City FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.