Preston North End FC vs Barnsley FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Preston North End FC vs Barnsley FC — Championship at Deepdale.
- Preston North End FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
- Barnsley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May | Barnsley FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Apr | Coventry City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Apr | Derby County FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 17 Apr | Stoke City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Apr | Brentford FC | H | 0–5 | L |
| 05 Apr | Swansea City AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May | Preston North End FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Apr | Rotherham United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Apr | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Apr | Coventry City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 10 Apr | Middlesbrough FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Apr | Luton Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Preston North End FC welcome Barnsley FC for this crunch clash at Deepdale.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Preston North End FC and Barnsley FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 15' Preston North End FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' Preston North End FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 30' Sepp van den Berg has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 35' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 38' Against the run of play, Jordan Storey has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 43' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Preston North End FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 45' It’s a booking for Barnsley FC player. Michal Helik gets a Yellow card.
- 46' Carlton Morris has so much to prove this time. He replaces Conor Chaplin on 46 minute.
- 49' Ched Evans doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 54' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Preston North End FC and Barnsley FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 58' Ben Whiteman has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 58.
- 63' Alan Browne is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Barnsley FC tonight.
- 64' Victor Adeboyejo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Cauley Woodrow at the 64 minute mark.
- 69' 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.
- 70' Another substitution for Preston North End FC to replace Tom Barkhuizen by Emil Riis Jakobsen on 70 minute.
- 72' Daryl Dike has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 72.
- 77' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 82' The crowd applauds Ben Whiteman as he leaves the pitch. Brad Potts steps in for Preston North End FC.
- 84' It is a substitution in Barnsley FC team. Callum Styles is replaced by Jordan Williams on 84 minute.
- 89' A quiet spell here at Deepdale. Preston North End FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 90' Another change for Preston North End FC made on 90 minute. Ched Evans leaves to be changed by Tom Bayliss.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Preston North End FC 2-0 Barnsley FC.
Lineups
Preston North End FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 37
- 16
- 18
- 14
- 29
- 8
-
17
Ben Whiteman ↓ Brad Potts 82'
-
26
Ched Evans ↓ Tom Bayliss 90'
- 22
- 2
Bench
-
44
Brad Potts ↑ 82'
- 24
- 23
- 28
-
7
Tom Bayliss ↑ 90'
- 31
- 21
- 42
-
19
Emil Riis Jakobsen ↑ 70'
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 9
- 27
- 40
-
4
Callum Styles ↓ Jordan Williams 84'
-
11
Conor Chaplin ↓ Carlton Morris 46'
- 30
- 6
- 26
-
21
Romal Palmer ↓ Jasper Moon 46'
- 10
Bench
-
20
Toby Sibbick ↑ 46'
- 1
-
29
Victor Adeboyejo ↑ 64'
-
2
Jordan Williams ↑ 84'
-
34
Jasper Moon ↑ 46'
- 24
-
14
Carlton Morris ↑ 46'
- 22
- 46
Coach
Valerien Ismael
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Daniel Johnson | 6 |
| Tom Barkhuizen | 3 |
| Sean Maguire | 1 |
| Victor Adeboyejo | 1 |
| Alex Mowatt | 1 |
| Jordan Storey | 1 |
| Ched Evans | 1 |
| Alan Browne | 1 |
Head to Head
Preston North End FC Form
2021-05-01
Preston North End FC
2–0
Barnsley FC
W
2021-04-24
Coventry City FC
0–1
Preston North End FC
W
2021-04-20
Preston North End FC
3–0
Derby County FC
W
2021-04-17
Stoke City FC
0–0
Preston North End FC
D
2021-04-10
Preston North End FC
0–5
Brentford FC
L
2021-04-05
Swansea City AFC
0–1
Preston North End FC
W
Barnsley FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.7
Preston North End FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96
Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Preston North End FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.66
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Preston North End FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Barnsley FC
46%
Preston North End FC or Barnsley FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Preston North End FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
1 – 0
11%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
9.4%
0 – 0
8.9%
0 – 1
5.7%
3 – 0
5.5%
3 – 1
5.3%
1 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
4.6%
0 – 2
3.2%
3 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Preston North End FC
| Handicap | Preston North End FC covers | Push | Barnsley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 17% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 23% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 13% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Preston North End FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✗
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.