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 46 games · 53 pts (2026/27)
- Barnsley FC 46 games · 59 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #18 | Position | #15 |
| 53 | Points | 59 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 15 / 8 / 23 | W / D / L | 15 / 14 / 17 |
| 64 | Scored | 68 |
| 68 | Conceded | 73 |
| -4 | GD | -5 |
| 1.15 | PPG | 1.28 |
| 33% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
46%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Peterborough United FC are 18th (53 pts). Barnsley FC are 15th (59 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Weston Homes Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Peterborough United FC and Barnsley FC.
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 10' Peterborough United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 11' What composure from Luca Connell! The Ireland international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 16' Barnsley FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 21' Jack Taylor adds to his 0 season tally! Peterborough United FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 26' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Peterborough United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 31' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Peterborough United FC and Barnsley FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 36' A quiet spell here at Weston Homes Stadium. Barnsley FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 38' It’s a booking for Barnsley FC player. Adam Phillips gets a Yellow card.
- 43' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 48' 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.
- 53' It is a cagey affair so far. Peterborough United FC in their trying to find a way past Barnsley FC's compact .
- 58' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 59' Josh Benson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Thomas Edwards on 59 minute.
- 62' Adam Phillips adds to his 0 season tally! Barnsley FC lead 1-2 — and this changes everything.
- 67' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Josh Benson made 342 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 68' It is a substitution in Barnsley FC team. Jack Aitchison is replaced by James Norwood on 68 minute.
- 69' A tactical swap from Barnsley FC — James Norwood on, Jack Aitchison off on 69 minutes.
- 74' Ben Thompson has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 1 cards already picked up this season.
- 75' Ricky Jade-Jones has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ephron Mason-Clark on 75 minute.
- 77' Barnsley FC ring the changes. Josh Benson has done his job and it is now time for Robbie Cundy to step up.
- 82' Over 82 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 83' The referee shows Barnsley FC player a Yellow card on 83.
- 88' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- Full Time. Barnsley FC beats Peterborough United FC
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
4 / 4
1.32
Peterborough United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.55
Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for:
Peterborough United FC or Barnsley FC 73% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Barnsley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.87
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Peterborough United FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Barnsley FC
69%
Peterborough United FC or Barnsley FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
7.9%
0 – 0
7.5%
2 – 1
7.4%
0 – 2
6.7%
1 – 0
6.6%
2 – 2
5.7%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 3
4.5%
0 – 3
3.4%
3 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Peterborough United FC
| Handicap | Peterborough United FC covers | Push | Barnsley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 17% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 20% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Peterborough United FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.