Burton Albion FC vs Barnsley FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Burton Albion FC vs Barnsley FC — League One at Pirelli Stadium.
- Burton Albion FC 46 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
- Barnsley FC 46 games · 59 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Michael Salisbury
- Referee Paul Graham
- Referee Alix Pashley
- Referee Chris Isherwood
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Barnsley FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 23 Mar | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 5–2 | W |
| 16 Mar | Blackpool FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 12 Mar | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Mar | Coventry City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Mar | Walsall FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 30 Mar | Coventry City FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Mar | Walsall FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Mar | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Mar | Sunderland AFC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Mar | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Burton Albion FC | Barnsley FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #17 | Position | #15 |
| 54 | Points | 59 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 13 / 15 / 18 | W / D / L | 15 / 14 / 17 |
| 50 | Scored | 68 |
| 60 | Conceded | 73 |
| -10 | GD | -5 |
| 1.17 | PPG | 1.28 |
| 28% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Burton Albion FC are 17th (54 pts). Barnsley FC are 15th (59 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Pirelli Stadium as Burton Albion FC face off against Barnsley FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Jamie Allen doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 8' The referee shows Burton Albion FC player a Yellow card on 8.
- 13' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Burton Albion FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 18' Ethan Pinnock has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 23' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 28' Barnsley FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 33' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 38' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 43' Mamadou Thiam has been relatively quiet despite scoring 15 goals in his last 385 appearances.
- 48' The 33-year-old Dani Pinillos has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 53' Ireland international Stephen Quinn has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 58' It looks like no one’s ball. Barnsley FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 59' A tactical swap from Barnsley FC — Mike-Steven Bahre on, Mamadou Thiam off on 59 minutes.
- 64' Burton Albion FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 69' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 74' Poor challenge from Mike-Steven Bahre. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 78' The crowd applauds Scott Fraser as he leaves the pitch. Ben Fox steps in for Burton Albion FC.
- 81' Brilliant from the ! Liam Boyce makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 81.
- 83' It’s a booking for Barnsley FC player. Cauley Woodrow gets a Yellow card.
- 84' Victor Adeboyejo gets the nod from Barnsley FC. He replaces Dani Pinillos and will look to change the dynamic.
- 85' Cauley Woodrow is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 89' What composure from Marcus Harness! The Ireland international strokes it home. 3-1.
- 90' Kieran Wallace is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jamie Allen at the 90 minute mark.
- With this win, Burton Albion FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Burton Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 5
- 3
- 2
-
4
Jamie Allen ↓ Kieran Wallace 90'
- 10
-
27
Liam Boyce ↓ William Miller 90'
- 16
- 40
-
7
Scott Fraser ↓ Ben Fox 78'
- 26
Bench
- 1
- 19
-
18
William Miller ↑ 90'
-
12
Ben Fox ↑ 78'
- 21
- 15
-
22
Kieran Wallace ↑ 90'
Coach
Nigel Clough
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 6
- 5
- 12
- 23
- 7
- 26
- 9
- 8
- 27
-
33
Jacob Brown ↓ Callum Styles 59'
Bench
- 13
- 18
- 28
-
29
Victor Adeboyejo ↑ 84'
- 22
-
21
Mike-Steven Bahre ↑ 59'
-
20
Callum Styles ↑ 59'
Coach
Daniel Stendel
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Devante Cole | 4 |
| John McAtee | 2 |
| Luca Connell | 2 |
| Charlie Webster | 1 |
| Cauley Woodrow | 1 |
| Jamie Allen | 1 |
| Joe Powell | 1 |
| Liam Boyce | 1 |
Head to Head
Burton Albion FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.75
Burton Albion FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Burton Albion FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.81
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Burton Albion FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Barnsley FC
47%
Burton Albion FC or Barnsley FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Burton Albion FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
1 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
9%
0 – 0
7.8%
1 – 2
5.7%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
5.5%
3 – 0
5.2%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 2
3.3%
3 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — Burton Albion FC
| Handicap | Burton Albion FC covers | Push | Barnsley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 16% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 23% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 13% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.