Northampton Town FC vs Barnsley FC, League One 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Northampton Town FC vs Barnsley FC — League One at Sixfields Stadium.
- Northampton Town FC 46 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
- Barnsley FC 13 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jamie O'Connor (England)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr | Barnsley FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Apr | Cardiff City FC | A | 1–5 | L |
| 18 Apr | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 15 Apr | Luton Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 03 Apr | Bradford City AFC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr | Northampton Town FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Apr | Luton Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Apr | Stevenage FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Apr | Bradford City AFC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Apr | Port Vale FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 11 Apr | Rotherham United FC | A | 3–1 | W |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
8%
Clean Sheets
Barnsley FC this season
Barnsley FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Barnsley FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/6
61-75
3/6
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Barnsley FC
| Cameron McGeehan | 3 G | |
| Reyes Cleary | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Northampton Town FC and Barnsley FC get this one started.
- 5' Barnsley FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Northampton Town FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' England international Nesta Guinness-Walker has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 20' Mael de Gevigney is a natural defender and has been asked to do a very specific job for Barnsley FC tonight.
- 25' Northampton Town FC is showing some good football. However, Northampton Town FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 35' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 37' Magnificent from Reyes Cleary! That is 3 goals in 389 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 42' Supporters expect more eagerness from Tom Bradshaw, as he is very good at scoring at Sixfields Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 46' The Barnsley FC manager makes a substitution. Tom Bradshaw departs to be replaced by Adam Phillips.
- 51' Kieran Flavell has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 55' The referee calls foul for Corey O'Keeffe. He receives a card.
- 60' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 65' Over 65 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 70' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 72' Elliott List gets the nod from Northampton Town FC. He replaces Jon Guthrie and will look to change the dynamic.
- 73' Barnsley FC ring the changes. Patrick Kelly has done his job and it is now time for Leo Farrell to step up.
- 78' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 80' Fresh legs for Northampton Town FC! Tom Eaves comes on to replace Dean Campbell.
- 84' The crowd applauds Corey O'Keeffe as he leaves the pitch. Kelechi Nwakali steps in for Barnsley FC.
- 87' The referee has no hesitation. Elliott List is booked for Northampton Town FC — card on 87.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-1.
Lineups
Northampton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
-
5
Jon Guthrie ↓ Elliott List 72'
- 7
- 1
-
4
Dean Campbell ↓ Tom Eaves 80'
- 3
- 12
- 14
- 35
- 26
- 15
Bench
- 34
-
10
Elliott List ↑ 72'
-
9
Tom Eaves ↑ 80'
- 17
- 23
- 27
- 11
Coach
Colin Calderwood
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Tom Bradshaw ↓ Adam Phillips 46'
- 32
- 10
- 15
- 7
- 48
- 6
-
19
Reyes Cleary ↓ Scott Banks 72'
- 51
- 30
-
22
Patrick Kelly ↓ Leo Farrell 73'
Bench
-
50
Kelechi Nwakali ↑ 84'
-
8
Adam Phillips ↑ 46'
-
18
Scott Banks ↑ 72'
- 1
- 5
- 17
-
39
Leo Farrell ↑ 73'
Coach
Conor Hourihane
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Louis Appere | 2 |
| Davis Keillor-Dunn | 2 |
| Sam Hoskins | 1 |
| Reyes Cleary | 1 |
| Devante Cole | 1 |
| Callum Styles | 1 |
| Herbie Kane | 1 |
| Adam Phillips | 1 |
Head to Head
Northampton Town FC Form
2026-04-28
Northampton Town FC
0–1
Barnsley FC
L
2026-04-25
Cardiff City FC
5–1
Northampton Town FC
L
2026-04-18
Northampton Town FC
1–3
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2026-04-15
Luton Town FC
2–1
Northampton Town FC
L
2026-04-06
Northampton Town FC
1–3
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2026-04-03
Bradford City AFC
1–0
Northampton Town FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.11
Northampton Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.33
Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for:
Northampton Town FC or Barnsley FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Barnsley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.44
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Northampton Town FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Barnsley FC
71%
Northampton Town FC or Barnsley FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Barnsley FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
10.9%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.5%
1 – 2
8.3%
0 – 2
7.5%
2 – 1
6.9%
2 – 0
5.2%
2 – 2
4.7%
1 – 3
3.7%
0 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Northampton Town FC
| Handicap | Northampton Town FC covers | Push | Barnsley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 17% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 21% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Northampton Town FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.