Sheffield Wednesday FC vs Barnsley FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sheffield Wednesday FC vs Barnsley FC — Championship at Hillsborough Stadium.
- Sheffield Wednesday FC 46 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Barnsley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Matthew Jones
- Referee James Linington
- Referee Adam Crysell
- Referee Robert Madley
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 4 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 5 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 6 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Millwall FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Middlesbrough FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Charlton Athletic FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Birmingham City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sheffield United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Southampton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Wrexham AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Watford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Burnley FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | West Ham United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Norwich City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Preston North End FC | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Stoke City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Lincoln City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Portsmouth FC | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Bristol City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec | Barnsley FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Dec | Norwich City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Dec | Reading FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Nov | Stoke City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Nov | Swansea City AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Dec | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Dec | AFC Bournemouth | H | 0–4 | L |
| 01 Dec | Birmingham City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Nov | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Nov | Brentford FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Sheffield Wednesday FC and Barnsley FC get this one started.
- 4' The deadlock is broken! Josh Windass gets on the scoresheet on 4 minutes.
- 9' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Moses Odubajo made 344 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 14' Magnificent from Cauley Woodrow! That is 57 goals in 385 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 19' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sheffield Wednesday FC and Barnsley FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 24' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Valerien Ismael will be considering his options from the bench.
- 29' It is a cagey affair so far. Sheffield Wednesday FC in their trying to find a way past Barnsley FC's compact .
- 31' Controversy at the stadium! Barry Bannan argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 36' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 37' Assisted by Conor Chaplin with the perfectly-timed delivery and Dominik Frieser makes no mistake. 1-2!
- 42' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 46' Sheffield Wednesday FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Joey Pelupessy is hanging Joost van Aken on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sheffield Wednesday FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 56' Barnsley FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 61' Sheffield Wednesday FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 66' Another change for Sheffield Wednesday FC made on 66 minute. Chey Dunkley leaves to be changed by Liam Palmer.
- 67' Another substitution for Barnsley FC to replace Dominik Frieser by Victor Adeboyejo on 67 minute.
- 72' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 77' Luke Thomas needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 82' Sheffield Wednesday FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Barnsley FC's shape.
- 83' The Sheffield Wednesday FC bench stirs into life. Dominic Iorfa is withdrawn and Jordan Rhodes gets his opportunity.
- 84' Izzy Brown is ready to make an impact after coming on for Callum Paterson at the 84 minute mark.
- 86' George Miller is replacing Cauley Woodrow for the Barnsley FC side.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Romal Palmer. He replaces Alex Mowatt on 90 minute.
- 1-2 the final result. Sheffield Wednesday FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Sheffield Wednesday FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
5
Callum Paterson ↓ Izzy Brown 84'
- 7
- 10
- 15
- 11
- 28
-
4
Joost van Aken ↓ Joey Pelupessy 46'
- 22
-
27
Dominic Iorfa ↓ Jordan Rhodes 83'
-
23
Chey Dunkley ↓ Liam Palmer 66'
- 18
Bench
- 45
-
20
Jordan Rhodes ↑ 83'
- 14
-
2
Liam Palmer ↑ 66'
- 25
-
8
Joey Pelupessy ↑ 46'
- 29
-
24
Izzy Brown ↑ 84'
- 17
Coach
Tony Pulis
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
-
32
Matty James ↓ Herbie Kane 67'
- 1
-
9
Cauley Woodrow ↓ George Miller 86'
-
27
Alex Mowatt C ↓ Romal Palmer 90'
- 24
- 4
-
11
Conor Chaplin ↓ Luke Thomas 67'
- 28
- 6
- 26
Bench
-
29
Victor Adeboyejo ↑ 67'
- 40
-
8
Herbie Kane ↑ 67'
-
25
George Miller ↑ 86'
-
16
Luke Thomas ↑ 67'
- 19
- 22
- 30
-
21
Romal Palmer ↑ 90'
Coach
Valerien Ismael
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| James Norwood | 2 |
| Lee Gregory | 2 |
| Josh Windass | 2 |
| Cauley Woodrow | 2 |
| Jordan Rhodes | 2 |
| Devante Cole | 2 |
| Jacob Murphy | 1 |
| Liam Kitching | 1 |
Head to Head
Sheffield Wednesday FC Form
2020-12-12
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–2
Barnsley FC
L
2020-12-08
Huddersfield Town AFC
2–0
Sheffield Wednesday FC
L
2020-12-05
Norwich City FC
2–1
Sheffield Wednesday FC
L
2020-12-02
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–1
Reading FC
D
2020-11-28
Sheffield Wednesday FC
0–0
Stoke City FC
D
2020-11-25
Swansea City AFC
1–1
Sheffield Wednesday FC
D
Barnsley FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.23
Sheffield Wednesday FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2
Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for:
Sheffield Wednesday FC or Barnsley FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Barnsley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.43
Actual: Yes — both scored
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
Sheffield Wednesday FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Barnsley FC
65%
Sheffield Wednesday FC or Barnsley FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Barnsley FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
10.9%
1 – 0
9.7%
0 – 1
9.4%
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.5%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
3.2%
1 – 3
3%
3 – 0
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Sheffield Wednesday FC
| Handicap | Sheffield Wednesday FC covers | Push | Barnsley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 20% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 19% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Sheffield Wednesday FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.