Stoke City FC vs Barnsley FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Stoke City FC vs Barnsley FC — Championship at Bet365 Stadium.
- Stoke City FC 15 games · 29 pts (2026/27)
- Barnsley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Michael Salisbury
- Referee Nicholas Barnard
- Referee Richard Wild
- Referee Jeremy Simpson
- Referee Shaun Hudson
5 games this season
🟨 4.0/game
⚽ 8.6 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | Swansea City AFC | 15 | 26 |
| 7 | Southampton FC | 15 | 24 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 15 | 24 |
| 9 | West Ham United FC | 15 | 23 |
| 10 | Sheffield United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 11 | Portsmouth FC | 15 | 22 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 15 | 21 |
| 13 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 15 | 21 |
| 14 | Cardiff City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 15 | Wrexham AFC | 15 | 18 |
| 16 | Millwall FC | 15 | 18 |
| 17 | Bristol City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 18 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 15 | 17 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 15 | 17 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 15 | 15 |
| 21 | Lincoln City FC | 15 | 15 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 15 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 15 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 15 | 8 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | Barnsley FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Oct | Luton Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 04 Oct | Birmingham City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Sep | Preston North End FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Sep | Bristol City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 12 Sep | Millwall FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | Stoke City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Oct | Bristol City FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Oct | Middlesbrough FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Sep | Coventry City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Sep | Reading FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 12 Sep | Luton Town 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
33%
Clean Sheets
Stoke City FC this season
Stoke City FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Stoke City FC
0-15
4/2
16-30
5/3
31-45
4/–
46-60
4/3
61-75
1/3
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Stoke City FC
| Jack McGlynn | 5 G | 2 A |
| Ethan Galbraith | 4 G | 4 A |
| Eric Bocat | 2 G | 2 A |
| Sam Gallagher | 2 G | 1 A |
| Justin Devenny | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Stoke City FC is hosting Barnsley FC for another epic battle.
- 5' It’s high time Adam Murray made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 15' A quiet spell here at Bet365 Stadium. Barnsley FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 18' Elliot Simoes puts Barnsley FC on the lead.
- 23' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Barnsley FC that had 398 games and scored 515 goals.
- 28' Jordan Williams is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Stoke City FC so far.
- 33' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Stoke City FC and Barnsley FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 38' Stoke City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 43' Cauley Woodrow has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 13 appearances with only 3 goals this season.
- 44' What composure from Tyrese Campbell! The England international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 46' Dominik Frieser does the damage! The net is bulging and Barnsley FC surge ahead!
- 48' GOAL! Tommy Smith fires home to make it 2-2!
- 49' The crowd applauds Romal Palmer as he leaves the pitch. Herbie Kane steps in for Barnsley FC.
- 54' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 59' The 29-year-old Jordan Thompson has been sensational this season — 2 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 60' It’s a booking for Stoke City FC player. Nathan Collins gets a Red card.
- 65' Stoke City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 68' Steven Fletcher makes way for Jacob Brown at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Stoke City FC.
- 73' 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.
- 77' Tom Ince has so much to prove this time. He replaces Tyrese Campbell on 77 minute.
- 82' Stoke City FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Barnsley FC's shape.
- 84' Patrick Schmidt gets the nod from Barnsley FC. He replaces Callum Brittain and will look to change the dynamic.
- 89' Barnsley FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Stoke City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
-
26
Tyrese Campbell ↓ Tom Ince 77'
- 36
- 16
-
21
Steven Fletcher ↓ Jacob Brown 68'
- 12
- 34
- 25
- 13
- 35
- 37
Bench
- 9
-
7
Tom Ince ↑ 77'
- 1
- 19
-
18
Jacob Brown ↑ 68'
- 6
-
20
Tashan Oakley-Boothe ↑ 77'
Coach
Michael O'Neill
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 1
- 9
- 27
- 2
- 28
- 22
- 30
- 6
-
23
Elliot Simoes ↓ Luke Thomas 77'
-
21
Romal Palmer ↓ Herbie Kane 49'
Bench
- 32
- 24
-
8
Herbie Kane ↑ 49'
-
16
Luke Thomas ↑ 77'
- 11
- 48
-
19
Patrick Schmidt ↑ 84'
Coach
Adam Murray
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tyrese Campbell | 3 |
| Sam Clucas | 2 |
| Joe Allen | 1 |
| Callum Styles | 1 |
| Daryl Dike | 1 |
| Lee Gregory | 1 |
| Sam Surridge | 1 |
| Cameron McGeehan | 1 |
Head to Head
Stoke City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.83
Stoke City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25
Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 60% + Over 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.08
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Stoke City FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Barnsley FC
49%
Stoke City FC or Barnsley FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Barnsley FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.4%
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 0
7.7%
2 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
5.6%
0 – 1
5%
3 – 0
4.5%
0 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Stoke City FC
| Handicap | Stoke City FC covers | Push | Barnsley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 15% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 21% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 14% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.