Cambridge United FC vs Barnsley FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cambridge United FC vs Barnsley FC — League One at Abbey Stadium.
- Cambridge United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Barnsley FC 46 games · 59 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Tom Parsons (England)
- Assistant 1
- Assistant 2 Declan Ford
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct | Barnsley FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 30 Sep | Derby County FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Sep | Port Vale FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Sep | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Sep | Reading FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Aug | Leyton Orient FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct | Cambridge United FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 30 Sep | Blackpool FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Sep | Northampton Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Sep | Portsmouth FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 16 Sep | Burton Albion FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Sep | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Cambridge United FC launch into their encounter with Barnsley FC.
- 5' Jonathan Russell needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 7' Magnificent from Nicky Cadden! That is 15 goals in 251 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 12' The travelling Barnsley FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 17' The 38-year-old Michael Morrison has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 22' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cambridge United FC and Barnsley FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 27' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 32' Ireland international Corey O'Keeffe has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 33' GOAL! Mael de Gevigney scores on 33.
- 38' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Neill Collins will be considering his options from the bench.
- 43' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 48' Over 48 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 53' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 58' Cambridge United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Barnsley FC's shape.
- 59' What a moment for Max Watters! That strike on 59 puts his side firmly in control.
- 59' Michael Morrison has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 59.
- 63' Poor challenge from Jack Lankester. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 67' A moment of madness from Callum Styles on 67 minutes earns him a card. Barnsley FC will be frustrated.
- 68' A change in the Barnsley FC ranks — Jamie McCart exits the field as Jack Shepherd enters on 68.
- 69' John McAtee has so much to prove this time. He replaces Max Watters on 69 minute.
- 70' Cambridge United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Fejiri Okenabirhie is hanging John-Kymani Gordon on the field on 70 minute.
- 75' Barnsley FC have won 496 goals from 385 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 79' Nicky Cadden catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 79.
- 79' The whistle greets Paul Digby as he departs to be replaced by Jordan Cousins.
- 81' Barnsley FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Sam Cosgrove is hanging Devante Cole on the field on 81 minute.
- 83' Jonathan Russell is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 83' Another substitution for Cambridge United FC to replace Jack Lankester by Glenn McConnell on 83 minute.
- 88' Sam Cosgrove has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- Another three points for Barnsley FC.
Lineups
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 10
- 5
- 6
- 3
- 8
-
4
Paul Digby ↓ Jordan Cousins 79'
- 27
- 15
- 23
- 25
Bench
-
24
Jordan Cousins ↑ 79'
- 1
-
9
Fejiri Okenabirhie ↑ 70'
- 19
- 16
-
30
Glenn McConnell ↑ 83'
- 2
Coach
Mark Bonner
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
-
44
Devante Cole ↓ Sam Cosgrove 81'
- 8
- 20
- 1
- 7
- 22
-
26
Jamie McCart ↓ Jack Shepherd 68'
-
36
Max Watters ↓ John McAtee 69'
- 3
- 6
Bench
- 23
- 17
-
45
John McAtee ↑ 69'
-
9
Sam Cosgrove ↑ 81'
- 10
- 29
-
41
Jack Shepherd ↑ 68'
Coach
Neill Collins
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Max Watters | 2 |
| Jonathan Russell | 1 |
| Mael de Gevigney | 1 |
| Gassan Ahadme | 1 |
| Stephen Humphrys | 1 |
| Dan N'Lundulu | 1 |
| Devante Cole | 1 |
| Jonathan Lewis | 1 |
Head to Head
Cambridge United FC Form
2023-10-03
Cambridge United FC
0–4
Barnsley FC
L
2023-09-30
Derby County FC
0–0
Cambridge United FC
D
2023-09-23
Cambridge United FC
1–1
Port Vale FC
D
2023-09-16
Wigan Athletic FC
2–1
Cambridge United FC
L
2023-09-04
Cambridge United FC
1–0
Reading FC
W
2023-08-26
Leyton Orient FC
2–0
Cambridge United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.79
Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.92
Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for:
Barnsley FC to win 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Barnsley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.71
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Cambridge United FC or Draw
43%
Draw or Barnsley FC
81%
Cambridge United FC or Barnsley FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Barnsley FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
12.1%
0 – 2
12%
1 – 1
10.8%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 0
8.4%
0 – 3
7.5%
1 – 3
6%
1 – 0
4.4%
2 – 1
3.8%
2 – 2
3.7%
0 – 4
Actual
1 – 4
3%
Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC
| Handicap | Cambridge United FC covers | Push | Barnsley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 3% | 96% |
| -1.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -1 | 4% | 9% | 86% |
| -0.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| +0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +1 | 37% | 24% | 38% |
| +1.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +2 | 62% | 19% | 19% |
| +2.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
Clean Sheet
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.