Stevenage FC vs Barnsley FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Stevenage FC vs Barnsley FC — League One at Lamex Stadium.
- Stevenage FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
- Barnsley FC 46 games · 59 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Declan Bourne
- Assistant 1
- Assistant 2 Conor Farrell
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Apr | Barnsley FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Apr | Exeter City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Apr | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Mar | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Mar | Carlisle United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Mar | Leyton Orient FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Apr | Stevenage FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Apr | Burton Albion FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Mar | Cambridge United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Mar | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Mar | Carlisle United FC | A | 3–2 | W |
Season Stats
| Stevenage FC | Barnsley FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #15 |
| 75 | Points | 59 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 21 / 12 / 13 | W / D / L | 15 / 14 / 17 |
| 49 | Scored | 68 |
| 46 | Conceded | 73 |
| +3 | GD | -5 |
| 1.63 | PPG | 1.28 |
| 46% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Stevenage FC are 6th (75 pts). Barnsley FC are 15th (59 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Stevenage FC have kicked off against Barnsley FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' Devante Cole is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Barnsley FC tonight.
- 12' Mael de Gevigney has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 12.
- 17' It’s high time Neill Collins made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 22' Stevenage FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 27' 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.
- 30' What a strike from Adam Phillips! The score is 0-1.
- 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.
- 40' Stevenage FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 40.
- 45' The 20-year-old Fabio Jalo has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 47' Against the run of play, Jamie Reid has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 51' Dan Butler has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 51 minutes.
- 51' Jamie McCart has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 51.
- 56' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Daniel Sweeney made 156 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 61' Barnsley FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 65' Jonathan Russell makes way for Herbie Kane at the 65 minute mark. A tactical switch from Barnsley FC.
- 66' Barnsley FC ring the changes. Sam Cosgrove has done his job and it is now time for Devante Cole to step up.
- 71' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 71 minutes.
- 75' That looks like a foul for a card for Elliott List.
- 79' The crowd applauds Daniel Sweeney as he leaves the pitch. Ben Thompson steps in for Stevenage FC.
- 84' Supporters expect more eagerness from John McAtee, as he is very good at scoring at Lamex Stadium with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 85' A meaty challenge results in booking for Louis Thompson on 85.
- 90' Another substitution for Stevenage FC to replace Elliott List by Nesta Guinness-Walker on 90 minute.
- With this win, Stevenage FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Stevenage FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
-
19
Jamie Reid ↓ Jordan Roberts 90'
- 3
- 14
- 23
- 9
- 15
- 5
-
20
Aaron Pressley ↓ Kane Hemmings 90'
- 17
-
6
Daniel Sweeney ↓ Ben Thompson 79'
Bench
-
29
Kane Hemmings ↑ 90'
-
24
Ben Thompson ↑ 79'
- 4
-
11
Jordan Roberts ↑ 90'
-
22
Nesta Guinness-Walker ↑ 90'
- 10
- 41
Coach
Steve Evans
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
2
Jordan Williams ↓ Barry Cotter 90'
- 43
- 1
- 45
-
9
Sam Cosgrove ↓ Devante Cole 66'
-
7
Nicky Cadden ↓ Fabio Jalo 79'
- 30
- 48
- 26
-
3
Jonathan Russell ↓ Herbie Kane 65'
- 6
Bench
- 23
-
44
Devante Cole ↑ 66'
-
17
Barry Cotter ↑ 90'
-
8
Herbie Kane ↑ 65'
- 22
-
12
Fabio Jalo ↑ 79'
- 37
Coach
Neill Collins
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Elliott List | 2 |
| Daniel Kemp | 2 |
| Adam Phillips | 1 |
| Jamie Reid | 1 |
| Dan Butler | 1 |
| Carl Piergianni | 1 |
| Herbie Kane | 1 |
| John McAtee | 1 |
Stevenage FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.47
Stevenage FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24
Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for:
Stevenage FC or Barnsley FC 73% + Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Stevenage FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.71
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Stevenage FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Barnsley FC
56%
Stevenage FC or Barnsley FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
1 – 0
8.8%
0 – 0
8.6%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
7.2%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
7.1%
2 – 2
5.4%
0 – 2
5%
3 – 1
4.2%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Stevenage FC
| Handicap | Stevenage FC covers | Push | Barnsley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 21% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 17% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Stevenage FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.