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 46 games · 55 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Stoke City FC and Barnsley FC is underway.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Stoke City FC in their trying to find a way past Barnsley FC's compact .
- 15' Herbie Kane has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 18' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Elliot Simoes makes it 0-1.
- 23' Stoke City 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.
- 28' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 28 minutes.
- 33' Patrick Schmidt is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Stoke City FC tonight.
- 38' The home supporters are growing impatient. Stoke City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 43' Stoke City FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 43.
- 44' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Tyrese Campbell makes it 1-1.
- 46' What a moment for Dominik Frieser! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
- 48' A goal from the England international Tommy Smith! He fires home on 48 to make it 2-2!
- 49' A change in the Barnsley FC ranks — Romal Palmer exits the field as Herbie Kane enters on 49.
- 54' Ireland international Nathan Collins has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 59' 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.
- 60' The referee has no hesitation. Nathan Collins is booked for Stoke City FC — Red card on 60.
- 65' Callum Brittain has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 68' It is a substitution in Stoke City FC team. Steven Fletcher is replaced by Jacob Brown on 68 minute.
- 73' Supporters expect more eagerness from John Obi Mikel, as he is very good at scoring at Bet365 Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 77' The Stoke City FC bench stirs into life. Tyrese Campbell is withdrawn and Tom Ince gets his opportunity.
- 82' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Stoke City FC and Barnsley FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 84' Patrick Schmidt is replacing Callum Brittain for the Barnsley FC side.
- 89' The travelling Barnsley FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
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 |
| Elliot Simoes | 1 |
| Joe Allen | 1 |
| Callum Styles | 1 |
| Daryl Dike | 1 |
| Lee Gregory | 1 |
| Sam Surridge | 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.