Cheltenham Town FC vs Barnsley FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cheltenham Town FC vs Barnsley FC — League One at Completely-Suzuki Stadium.
- Cheltenham Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Barnsley FC 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee
- Assistant 1 Michael Webb
- Assistant 2 Abbas Khan
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Sep | Barnsley FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Aug | Northampton Town FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Aug | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Aug | Reading FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Aug | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 05 Aug | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Sep | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Aug | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Aug | Oxford United FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 15 Aug | Peterborough United FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 12 Aug | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Aug | Port Vale FC | H | 7–0 | W |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Barnsley FC this season
Barnsley FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Completely-Suzuki Stadium!
- 5' 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 Liam Sercombe suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 14' That is a card for Cheltenham Town FC. Ben Williams will be fuming at that decision.
- 19' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 24' Both keepers have barely been tested. Cheltenham Town FC and Barnsley FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 29' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Wade Elliott will be considering his options from the bench.
- 33' That looks like a foul for a card for John McAtee.
- 38' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 43' It’s high time Wade Elliott made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 45' Barnsley FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 45.
- 50' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 54' Brilliant from the ! Devante Cole makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 54.
- 59' 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.
- 64' Curtis Thompson is replacing Will Goodwin for the Cheltenham Town FC side.
- 66' It’s a booking for Cheltenham Town FC player. Lewis Freestone gets a card.
- 70' Owen Bevan was booked on 70.
- 73' It is a substitution in Barnsley FC team. John McAtee is replaced by Max Watters on 73 minute.
- 76' Cheltenham Town FC make a change. Ben Williams trudges off to be replaced by Cameron Peupion on 76 minutes.
- 77' Mael de Gevigney gets the nod from Barnsley FC. He replaces Barry Cotter and will look to change the dynamic.
- 78' Jack Shepherd is having his name booked by the referee on 78.
- 83' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 88' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 89' The Cheltenham Town FC bench stirs into life. Sean Long is withdrawn and Josh Williams gets his opportunity.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Barnsley FC take all three points.
Lineups
Cheltenham Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
-
3
Ben Williams ↓ Cameron Peupion 76'
- 8
- 6
-
2
Sean Long ↓ Josh Williams 89'
- 10
- 1
-
9
Will Goodwin ↓ Curtis Thompson 64'
- 15
- 11
-
23
Elliot Bonds ↓ Owen Bevan 64'
Bench
- 20
- 16
-
14
Curtis Thompson ↑ 64'
-
–
Josh Williams ↑ 89'
-
–
Nathan Butler-Oyedeji ↑ 64'
-
25
Cameron Peupion ↑ 76'
-
5
Owen Bevan ↑ 64'
Coach
Wade Elliott
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
-
44
Devante Cole ↓ Theo Chapman 89'
-
17
Barry Cotter ↓ Mael de Gevigney 77'
- 8
- 1
-
45
John McAtee ↓ Max Watters 73'
- 7
-
30
Adam Phillips ↓ Aiden Marsh 89'
- 3
- 4
- 41
Bench
- 23
- –
-
36
Max Watters ↑ 73'
-
19
Aiden Marsh ↑ 89'
-
6
Mael de Gevigney ↑ 77'
-
38
Theo Chapman ↑ 89'
- 32
Coach
Neill Collins
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Adam Phillips | 2 |
| James Norwood | 1 |
| Devante Cole | 1 |
| Max Watters | 1 |
| Luke Thomas | 1 |
| Jordan Williams | 1 |
| Herbie Kane | 1 |
Head to Head
Cheltenham Town FC Form
2023-09-02
Cheltenham Town FC
0–2
Barnsley FC
L
2023-08-26
Cheltenham Town FC
0–1
Northampton Town FC
L
2023-08-19
Portsmouth FC
0–0
Cheltenham Town FC
D
2023-08-15
Reading FC
1–0
Cheltenham Town FC
L
2023-08-12
Cheltenham Town FC
0–3
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2023-08-05
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–0
Cheltenham Town FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.68
Cheltenham Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.58
Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 61% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Barnsley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.26
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Cheltenham Town FC or Draw
46%
Draw or Barnsley FC
81%
Cheltenham Town FC or Barnsley FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
15.5%
0 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
12.5%
1 – 1
12%
1 – 2
8.6%
0 – 3
6.5%
1 – 0
6%
1 – 3
4.6%
2 – 1
3.7%
2 – 2
3%
0 – 4
2.6%
2 – 0
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Cheltenham Town FC
| Handicap | Cheltenham Town FC covers | Push | Barnsley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 3% | 96% |
| -1.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -1 | 4% | 11% | 85% |
| -0.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| +0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +1 | 43% | 26% | 31% |
| +1.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +2 | 69% | 18% | 13% |
| +2.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
Clean Sheet
Cheltenham Town FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
51%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.