Burton Albion FC vs Barnsley FC, League One 2023-24 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 Martin Coy
- Assistant 1 Steven Plane
- Assistant 2 Marc Wilson
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 Apr | Barnsley FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 29 Mar | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Mar | Port Vale FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Mar | Exeter City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Mar | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Mar | Peterborough United FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr | Burton Albion FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Mar | Cambridge United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Mar | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Mar | Carlisle United FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 09 Mar | Lincoln City FC | H | 1–5 | L |
| 05 Mar | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
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' The wait is over. Barnsley FC get us underway at Pirelli Stadium.
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Burton Albion FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Mason Bennett is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Barnsley FC.
- 15' Barnsley FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 20' The travelling Barnsley FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 25' It looks surprising Barnsley FC does not make any changes. Herbie Kane has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Burton Albion FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 35' England international Rekeem Harper has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 37' Assisted by Rekeem Harper with the perfectly-timed delivery and Joe Powell makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 42' Jamie McCart has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 47' Burton Albion FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 52' A quiet spell here at Pirelli Stadium. Barnsley FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 54' A goal from the England international John McAtee! He fires home on 54 to make it 1-1!
- 59' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 59 minutes.
- 64' John McAtee puts Barnsley FC on the lead.
- 69' GOAL! Luca Connell fires home to make it 1-3!
- 74' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Tom Hamer suffering a number of foals already.
- 79' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mael de Gevigney made 340 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 84' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Burton Albion FC and Barnsley FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 89' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- The final score is 1-3.
Lineups
Burton Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 7
- 11
- 12
- 2
- 37
- 1
- 5
- 25
- 17
- 44
Bench
- 30
- 6
- 3
- 32
- 18
- 4
- 20
Coach
Martin Paterson
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 43
- 8
- 1
- 9
- 7
- 22
- 48
- 26
- 3
- 6
Bench
- 23
- 44
- 17
- 45
- 30
- 11
- 37
Coach
Neill Collins
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
Barnsley FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.32
Burton Albion FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.92
Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 63% + Over 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Barnsley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.24
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Burton Albion FC or Draw
53%
Draw or Barnsley FC
72%
Burton Albion FC or Barnsley FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Burton Albion FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.8%
1 – 2
9.2%
0 – 2
7.1%
0 – 1
6.8%
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
6%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 0
5.5%
0 – 3
4.5%
1 – 0
4.5%
2 – 3
3.9%
2 – 0
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Burton Albion FC
| Handicap | Burton Albion FC covers | Push | Barnsley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 7% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 14% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +1 | 50% | 21% | 29% |
| +1.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +2 | 71% | 15% | 14% |
| +2.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
Clean Sheet
Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

