Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Oxford United FC vs Barnsley FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2023-24
Oxford United FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Barnsley FC
Tue 23 Jan 2024 · 19:45 UTC Kassam Stadium 6,703 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 29' Sam Long og
Y 37' Jonathan Russell
Ciaron Brown 49' Y
Y 64' Mael de Gevigney
Y 77' Sam Cosgrove
Y 82' Corey O'Keeffe
Oisin Smyth 88' Y
Ruben Rodrigues 89' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Oxford United FC vs Barnsley FC — League One at Kassam Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Lee Swabey
  • Assistant 1 Steven Plane
  • Assistant 2 Shaun Farrer (England)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Bradford City AFC 7 15
2 Sheffield Wednesday FC 7 14
3 Stockport County FC 8 13
4 Plymouth Argyle FC 8 13
5 Cambridge United FC 8 13
6 Huddersfield Town AFC 7 12
7 Burton Albion FC 8 12
8 AFC Wimbledon 8 12
9 Reading FC 7 11
10 Oxford United FC 6 11
11 Leyton Orient FC 7 10
12 Wycombe Wanderers FC 8 10
13 Stevenage FC 7 9
14 Leicester City FC 7 9
15 Blackpool FC 7 8
16 Luton Town FC 7 8
17 Mansfield Town FC 7 8
18 Barnsley FC 7 8
19 Bromley FC 7 8
20 Notts County FC 7 7
21 Doncaster Rovers FC 7 6
22 Milton Keynes Dons FC 7 6
23 Peterborough United FC 8 5
24 Wigan Athletic FC 7 4

Head-to-Head

1
1
4
Oxford United FC 6 games · Avg 3.0 goals Barnsley FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-01-23 Oxford United FC 0–1 Barnsley FC 2023-08-19 Barnsley FC 1–3 Oxford United FC 2023-04-22 Barnsley FC 2–0 Oxford United FC 2023-02-01 Oxford United FC 1–2 Barnsley FC 2019-01-29 Oxford United FC 2–2 Barnsley FC

Recent Form

Oxford United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Jan Barnsley FC H 0–1 L
13 Jan Carlisle United FC A 3–1 W
06 Jan Coventry City FC A 2–6 L
01 Jan Charlton Athletic FC A 2–1 W
29 Dec Derby County FC H 2–3 L
26 Dec Cambridge United FC H 2–1 W
Barnsley FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Jan Oxford United FC A 1–0 W
16 Jan Carlisle United FC H 2–1 W
13 Jan Bristol Rovers FC H 2–1 W
01 Jan Wigan Athletic FC H 1–1 D
29 Dec Peterborough United FC A 2–2 D
26 Dec Port Vale FC A 3–2 W

Season Stats

Oxford United FC Barnsley FC
#10 Position #18
11 Points 8
6 Played 7
3 / 2 / 1 W / D / L 2 / 2 / 3
13 Scored 7
7 Conceded 12
+6 GD -5
1.83 PPG 1.14
50% Win % 29%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
33% Clean Sheets
Oxford United FC this season
14% Clean Sheets
Barnsley FC this season

Oxford United FC are 10th (11 pts). Barnsley FC are 18th (8 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Oxford United FC
0-15
2/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/1
76+
6/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Barnsley FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
3/3
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Oxford United FC
Mark Harris 3 G 1 A
Gatlin O'Donkor 3 G 1 A
Ciaron Brown 1 G
Barnsley FC
Cameron McGeehan 3 G
Reyes Cleary 2 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Kassam Stadium as Oxford United FC face off against Barnsley FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Marcus McGuane has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 372 appearances.
  • 10' Oxford United FC have won 498 goals from 372 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 25' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Barnsley FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 29' The England Sam Long breaks the deadlock on 29 minutes. 1-0!
  • 34' The 25-year-old Jonathan Russell has been sensational this season — 2 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 35' Another substitution for Oxford United FC to replace Sam Long by Oisin Smyth on 35 minute.
  • 37' A moment of madness from Jonathan Russell on 37 minutes earns him a card. Barnsley FC will be frustrated.
  • 42' 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.
  • 45' A tactical swap from Oxford United FC — Greg Leigh on, Joe Bennett off on 45 minutes.
  • 46' The Barnsley FC bench stirs into life. Adam Phillips is withdrawn and Sam Cosgrove gets his opportunity.
  • 49' Ciaron Brown was booked on 49.
  • 54' 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.
  • 59' Barnsley FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 59.
  • 61' It is a substitution in Oxford United FC team. Fin Stevens is replaced by Tyler Burey on 61 minute.
  • 64' Mael de Gevigney catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 64.
  • 68' The supporters are chanting for Barry Cotter. He replaces Herbie Kane on 68 minute.
  • 73' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Oxford United FC and Barnsley FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 74' The Barnsley FC manager makes a substitution. Devante Cole departs to be replaced by Max Watters.
  • 77' It’s a booking for Barnsley FC player. Sam Cosgrove gets a card.
  • 78' Josh McEachran is ready to make an impact after coming on for Marcus McGuane at the 78 minute mark.
  • 82' Controversy at the stadium! Corey O'Keeffe argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 87' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 88' The referee calls foul for Oisin Smyth. He receives a card.
  • 89' Oxford United FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 89.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Barnsley FC players.

Lineups

Oxford United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Des Buckingham

Barnsley FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Neill Collins

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Mamadou Thiam 3
Nicky Cadden 2
Bobby Thomas 2
Slobodan Tedic 2
Mamadou Thiam 2
Jamie Mackie 1
Josh Ruffels 1
Brad Potts 1

Head to Head

2024-01-23 Oxford United FC 0–1 Barnsley FC 2023-08-19 Barnsley FC 1–3 Oxford United FC 2023-04-22 Barnsley FC 2–0 Oxford United FC 2023-02-01 Oxford United FC 1–2 Barnsley FC 2019-01-29 Oxford United FC 2–2 Barnsley FC

Oxford United FC Form

2024-01-23 Oxford United FC 0–1 Barnsley FC L 2024-01-13 Carlisle United FC 1–3 Oxford United FC W 2024-01-06 Coventry City FC 6–2 Oxford United FC L 2024-01-01 Charlton Athletic FC 1–2 Oxford United FC W 2023-12-29 Oxford United FC 2–3 Derby County FC L 2023-12-26 Oxford United FC 2–1 Cambridge United FC W

Barnsley FC Form

2024-01-23 Oxford United FC 0–1 Barnsley FC W 2024-01-16 Barnsley FC 2–1 Carlisle United FC W 2024-01-13 Barnsley FC 2–1 Bristol Rovers FC W 2024-01-01 Barnsley FC 1–1 Wigan Athletic FC D 2023-12-29 Peterborough United FC 2–2 Barnsley FC D 2023-12-26 Port Vale FC 2–3 Barnsley FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
2.05 Oxford United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.23 Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 63% + Both teams to score 62%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Oxford United FC48% Draw25% Barnsley FC27%
Actual: Barnsley FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 3.28
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 63%
37%
± 3.5 41%
59%
± 4.5 24%
76%

Double Chance

Oxford United FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Barnsley FC
52%
Oxford United FC or Barnsley FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Oxford United FC40% Draw41% Barnsley FC19%
Actual: Barnsley FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.4%
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
7.8%
1 – 0
7.1%
3 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
5.7%
1 – 2
5.7%
0 – 0
5.3%
3 – 0
5.2%
3 – 2
4%
0 – 1
Actual
4 – 1
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Oxford United FC

Handicap Oxford United FC covers Push Barnsley FC covers
-2.5 17% — 83%
-2 17% 17% 67%
-1.5 33% — 67%
-1 33% 21% 45%
-0.5 55% — 45%
+0.5 78% — 22%
+1 78% 13% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
14% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.