Wrexham AFC vs Barnsley FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Wrexham AFC vs Barnsley FC — League One at Racecourse Ground.
- Wrexham AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Barnsley FC 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Benjamin Speedie (England)
- Assistant 1 Tom Cooke (England)
- Assistant 2 Adam Burgess (England)
3 games this season
🟨 1.0/game
⚽ 3.7 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Dec | Barnsley FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Nov | Lincoln City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Nov | Exeter City FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 16 Nov | Stockport County FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Nov | Mansfield Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Nov | Harrogate Town AFC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Dec | Wrexham AFC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Nov | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 3–4 | L |
| 26 Nov | Reading FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Nov | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Nov | Cambridge United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Nov | Rotherham United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Barnsley FC this season
Barnsley FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Racecourse Ground. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' Sam Cosgrove needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. Wrexham AFC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 20' Barnsley FC come into this ranked 6 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 23' Mark Howard has so much to prove this time. He replaces Callum Burton on 23 minute.
- 28' It is a cagey affair so far. Wrexham AFC in their trying to find a way past Barnsley FC's compact .
- 33' Barnsley FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 33.
- 38' Wrexham AFC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Barnsley FC backline.
- 43' Barnsley FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 47' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jonathan Russell on 47.
- 52' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 57' Supporters expect more eagerness from Kyran Lofthouse, as he is very good at scoring at Racecourse Ground with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 62' 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.
- 66' A tactical swap from Barnsley FC — Fabio Jalo on, Stephen Humphrys off on 66 minutes.
- 69' It is a substitution in Wrexham AFC team. Elliot Lee is replaced by Steven Fletcher on 69 minute.
- 72' Controversy at the stadium! James McClean argues furiously but the card stands.
- 75' That looks like a foul for a card for George Dobson.
- 75' Another change for Barnsley FC made on 75 minute. Georgie Gent leaves to be changed by Donovan Pines.
- 80' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. James McClean made 380 appearances and scored 28 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 85' The referee calls foul for Luca Connell. He receives a card.
- 86' It’s a booking for Wrexham AFC player. Matty James gets a card.
- 87' The crowd applauds Corey O'Keeffe as he leaves the pitch. Kyran Lofthouse steps in for Barnsley FC.
- 88' Barnsley FC ring the changes. Davis Keillor-Dunn has done his job and it is now time for Sam Cosgrove to step up.
- 90' Andrew Cannon is replacing George Dobson for the Wrexham AFC side.
- Barnsley FC will have plenty to reflect on. Wrexham AFC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Wrexham AFC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Ollie Palmer ↓ Paul Mullin 69'
- 37
- 7
- 5
-
15
George Dobson ↓ Andrew Cannon 90'
- 20
- 29
-
13
Callum Burton ↓ Mark Howard 23'
-
38
Elliot Lee ↓ Steven Fletcher 69'
- 4
- 3
Bench
- 24
-
26
Steven Fletcher ↑ 69'
-
21
Mark Howard ↑ 23'
-
10
Paul Mullin ↑ 69'
- 22
- 23
-
8
Andrew Cannon ↑ 90'
Coach
Phil Parkinson
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 4
- 32
-
44
Stephen Humphrys ↓ Fabio Jalo 66'
- 8
- 7
- 48
- 40
- 3
- 6
-
17
Georgie Gent ↓ Donovan Pines 75'
Bench
- 50
-
9
Sam Cosgrove ↑ 88'
-
15
Kyran Lofthouse ↑ 87'
-
5
Donovan Pines ↑ 75'
- 18
-
11
Fabio Jalo ↑ 66'
- 12
Coach
Darrell Clarke
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Oliver Rathbone | 1 |
| Adam Phillips | 1 |
| Davis Keillor-Dunn | 1 |
| Max Cleworth | 1 |
Head to Head
Wrexham AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.24
Wrexham AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.58
Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 72% + Under — clean sheet likely 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Wrexham AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.82
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 1.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 2.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 3.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
Wrexham AFC or Draw
83%
Draw or Barnsley FC
47%
Wrexham AFC or Barnsley FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
18.5%
1 – 1
12.5%
2 – 0
11.9%
0 – 1
8%
2 – 1
7.2%
3 – 0
4.8%
1 – 2
3.3%
3 – 1
3.1%
0 – 2
2.5%
2 – 2
2.2%
4 – 0
1.5%
Asian Handicap — Wrexham AFC
| Handicap | Wrexham AFC covers | Push | Barnsley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 15% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 27% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 12% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Wrexham AFC keeps clean sheet
56%
✓
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.