Peterborough United FC vs Barnsley FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Peterborough United FC vs Barnsley FC — League One at Weston Homes Stadium.
- Peterborough United FC 13 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
- Barnsley FC 13 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Dec | Barnsley FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Nov | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Nov | Salford City FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 12 Nov | Exeter City FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 05 Nov | Salford City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Oct | Cambridge United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Dec | Peterborough United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Nov | Crewe Alexandra FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 19 Nov | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 12 Nov | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Nov | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Oct | Forest Green Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Peterborough United FC | Barnsley FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #22 | Position | #23 |
| 10 | Points | 9 |
| 13 | Played | 13 |
| 2 / 4 / 7 | W / D / L | 2 / 3 / 8 |
| 11 | Scored | 13 |
| 23 | Conceded | 24 |
| -12 | GD | -11 |
| 0.77 | PPG | 0.69 |
| 15% | Win % | 15% |
Key Stats
46%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
8%
Clean Sheets
Peterborough United FC this season
Peterborough United FC this season
8%
Clean Sheets
Barnsley FC this season
Barnsley FC this season
Peterborough United FC are 22nd (10 pts). Barnsley FC are 23rd (9 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Peterborough United FC
0-15
2/4
16-30
–/4
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/4
61-75
1/5
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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)
Peterborough United FC
| Harry Leonard | 3 G | 1 A |
| Benjamin Woods | 2 G |
Barnsley FC
| Cameron McGeehan | 3 G | |
| Reyes Cleary | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Weston Homes Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Grant McCann will be considering his options from the bench.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 11' The deadlock is broken! Luca Connell gets on the scoresheet on 11 minutes.
- 16' Barnsley FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 21' What composure from Jack Taylor! The Ireland international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 26' The 36-year-old James Norwood has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 31' 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.
- 36' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Peterborough United FC that had 397 games and scored 608 goals.
- 38' Barnsley FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 38.
- 43' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 48' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 53' Supporters expect more eagerness from Liam Kitching, as he is very good at scoring at Weston Homes Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 58' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Peterborough United FC and Barnsley FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 59' Fresh legs for Barnsley FC! Josh Benson comes on to replace Thomas Edwards.
- 62' The deadlock is broken! Adam Phillips gets on the scoresheet on 62 minutes.
- 67' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Peterborough United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 68' The supporters are chanting for James Norwood. He replaces Jack Aitchison on 68 minute.
- 69' The Barnsley FC manager makes a substitution. Jack Aitchison departs to be replaced by James Norwood.
- 74' The home supporters are growing impatient. Peterborough United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 75' Time for substitution for Peterborough United FC. Ephron Mason-Clark is replaced by Ricky Jade-Jones.
- 77' The supporters are chanting for Robbie Cundy. He replaces Josh Benson on 77 minute.
- 82' Both keepers have barely been tested. Peterborough United FC and Barnsley FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 83' Controversy at the stadium! Herbie Kane argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 88' The energy levels are beginning to show. Grant McCann might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 1-2 the final result. Peterborough United FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Peterborough United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
24
Ben Thompson ↓ Harrison Burrows 69'
- 3
- 23
- 6
- 9
- 8
- 10
-
7
Jeando Fuchs ↓ Jack Marriott 69'
- 11
- 4
- 1
Bench
- 12
- 5
-
14
Jack Marriott ↑ 69'
-
16
Harrison Burrows ↑ 69'
-
17
Ricky Jade-Jones ↑ 75'
- 22
- 28
Coach
Grant McCann
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
3
Thomas Edwards ↓ Josh Benson 59'
- 2
- 44
- 40
- 8
- 7
- 30
- 5
- 48
- 6
-
27
Jack Aitchison ↓ James Norwood 69'
Bench
- 1
- 24
-
9
James Norwood ↑ 69'
-
10
Josh Benson ↑ 59'
- 14
- 26
- 29
Coach
Michael Duff
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jonson Clarke-Harris | 4 |
| Jack Taylor | 3 |
| Jonathan Russell | 2 |
| Brad Potts | 2 |
| Brad Potts | 2 |
| Alex Mowatt | 1 |
| Herbie Kane | 1 |
| Jack Marriott | 1 |
Head to Head
Peterborough United FC Form
2022-12-02
Peterborough United FC
1–2
Barnsley FC
L
2022-11-19
Bristol Rovers FC
1–0
Peterborough United FC
L
2022-11-16
Salford City FC
0–3
Peterborough United FC
W
2022-11-12
Exeter City FC
3–2
Peterborough United FC
L
2022-11-05
Peterborough United FC
0–0
Salford City FC
D
2022-10-29
Peterborough United FC
1–0
Cambridge United FC
W
Barnsley FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.99
Peterborough United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.35
Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for:
Barnsley FC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Barnsley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.34
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Peterborough United FC or Draw
56%
Draw or Barnsley FC
73%
Peterborough United FC or Barnsley FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 1
11.9%
0 – 0
11.8%
0 – 2
8.5%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
8.3%
2 – 1
6.1%
2 – 0
4.5%
2 – 2
4.2%
1 – 3
3.8%
0 – 3
3.8%
3 – 1
2%
Asian Handicap — Peterborough United FC
| Handicap | Peterborough United FC covers | Push | Barnsley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 16% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 23% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Peterborough United FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.