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 15 games · 18 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 | Birmingham City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | Swansea City AFC | 15 | 26 |
| 7 | Southampton FC | 15 | 24 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 15 | 24 |
| 9 | West Ham United FC | 15 | 23 |
| 10 | Sheffield United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 11 | Portsmouth FC | 15 | 22 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 15 | 21 |
| 13 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 15 | 21 |
| 14 | Cardiff City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 15 | Wrexham AFC | 15 | 18 |
| 16 | Millwall FC | 15 | 18 |
| 17 | Bristol City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 18 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 15 | 17 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 15 | 17 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 15 | 15 |
| 21 | Lincoln City FC | 15 | 15 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 15 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 15 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 15 | 8 |
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
13%
Clean Sheets
Bristol City FC this season
Bristol City FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Bristol City FC
0-15
2/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
4/3
46-60
1/7
61-75
1/2
76+
7/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Bristol City FC
| Scott Twine | 5 G | |
| Dominic Ballard | 4 G | |
| Lorent Tolaj | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Bristol City FC and Barnsley FC has kicked off!
- 4' Jack Hunt has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 4.
- 9' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 14' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Bristol City FC and Barnsley FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 19' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 24' Bristol City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 29' Both keepers have barely been tested. Bristol City FC and Barnsley FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 34' Carlton Morris is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Bristol City FC tonight.
- 39' Barnsley FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 44' It looks surprising Bristol City FC does not make any changes. Michal Helik has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 49' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Toby Sibbick made 250 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 54' It is a cagey affair so far. Bristol City FC in their trying to find a way past Barnsley FC's compact .
- 57' Victor Adeboyejo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Cauley Woodrow at the 57 minute mark.
- 58' Fresh legs for Bristol City FC! Tyreeq Bakinson comes on to replace Henri Lansbury.
- 63' Bristol City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 67' Goal! Carlton Morris scores his 68 goal in 330 matches.
- 69' The Bristol City FC bench stirs into life. Antoine Semenyo is withdrawn and Nahki Wells gets his opportunity.
- 74' The 26-year-old Steven Sessegnon has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 75' The crowd applauds Michael Sollbauer as he leaves the pitch. Toby Sibbick steps in for Barnsley FC.
- 76' Bristol City FC ring the changes. Steven Sessegnon has done his job and it is now time for Adam Nagy to step up.
- 79' A moment of madness from Alex Mowatt on 79 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Barnsley FC will be frustrated.
- 82' The crowd applauds Daryl Dike as he leaves the pitch. Dominik Frieser steps in for Barnsley FC.
- 87' The home supporters are growing impatient. Bristol City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for Barnsley FC. Bradley Collins will be fuming at that decision.
- Bristol City FC will have plenty to reflect on. Barnsley FC were simply the better side today.
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 |
| Ashley Williams | 1 |
| Aapo Halme | 1 |
| Niclas Eliasson | 1 |
| Jack Hunt | 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.