Wycombe Wanderers FC vs Barnsley FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Wycombe Wanderers FC vs Barnsley FC — Championship at Adams Park.
- Wycombe Wanderers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Barnsley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee George Byrne
- Referee Joshua Smith
- Referee Darren Bond
- Referee Adrian Waters
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar | Barnsley FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 13 Mar | Preston North End FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Mar | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Mar | Stoke City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Mar | Watford FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 28 Feb | Norwich City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 13 Mar | AFC Bournemouth | A | 3–2 | W |
| 10 Mar | Derby County FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Mar | Birmingham City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Mar | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 27 Feb | Millwall FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Wycombe Wanderers FC gets underway.
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Gareth Ainsworth might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' Wycombe Wanderers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' Wycombe Wanderers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 20.
- 25' Barnsley FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 30' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 35' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 40' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 45' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Toby Sibbick suffering a number of foals already.
- 47' Cauley Woodrow is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 49' Brilliant from the ! Daryl Dike makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 49.
- 53' Scott Kashket has so much to prove this time. He replaces Anis Mehmeti on 53 minute.
- 58' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 59' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Callum Styles.
- 62' The whistle greets Romal Palmer as he departs to be replaced by Aapo Halme.
- 63' Time for substitution for Barnsley FC. Dominik Frieser is replaced by Carlton Morris.
- 68' Barnsley FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 70' Barnsley FC ring the changes. Callum Styles has done his job and it is now time for Jordan Williams to step up.
- 73' The referee shows Barnsley FC player a Red card on 73.
- 75' Herbie Kane is replacing Cauley Woodrow for the Barnsley FC side.
- 77' Carlton Morris is having his name booked by the referee on 77.
- 80' Adebayo Akinfenwa is ready to make an impact after coming on for Daryl Horgan at the 80 minute mark.
- 81' Against the run of play, Daryl Dike has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 82' The crowd applauds Jason McCarthy as he leaves the pitch. Alex Samuel steps in for Wycombe Wanderers FC.
- 83' A change in the Wycombe Wanderers FC ranks — Jason McCarthy exits the field as Alex Samuel enters on 83.
- 85' Uche Ikpeazu has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 85 minutes.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Toby Sibbick. He receives a Yellow card.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Barnsley FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Wycombe Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 12
- 31
- 6
-
26
Jason McCarthy ↓ Alex Samuel 82'
- 3
- 4
- 18
- 9
- 17
-
33
Anis Mehmeti ↓ Scott Kashket 53'
Bench
- 23
- 1
-
25
Alex Samuel ↑ 82'
- 5
-
20
Adebayo Akinfenwa ↑ 80'
-
11
Scott Kashket ↑ 53'
- 2
- 24
- 15
Coach
Gareth Ainsworth
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
-
9
Cauley Woodrow ↓ Herbie Kane 75'
- 27
- 40
-
4
Callum Styles ↓ Jordan Williams 70'
-
28
Dominik Frieser ↓ Toby Sibbick 63'
- 30
- 6
- 26
-
21
Romal Palmer ↓ Aapo Halme 62'
- 10
Bench
-
20
Toby Sibbick ↑ 63'
- 1
- 29
-
2
Jordan Williams ↑ 70'
-
24
Aapo Halme ↑ 62'
-
8
Herbie Kane ↑ 75'
-
14
Carlton Morris ↑ 63'
- 11
- 22
Coach
Valerien Ismael
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Cauley Woodrow | 4 |
| Richard Kone | 3 |
| Sam Cosgrove | 2 |
| Joe Jacobson | 2 |
| Daryl Dike | 2 |
| Uche Ikpeazu | 1 |
| Marc Roberts | 1 |
| Nicholas Freeman | 1 |
Head to Head
Wycombe Wanderers FC Form
2021-03-17
Wycombe Wanderers FC
1–3
Barnsley FC
L
2021-03-13
Wycombe Wanderers FC
1–0
Preston North End FC
W
2021-03-09
Queens Park Rangers FC
1–0
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2021-03-06
Stoke City FC
2–0
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2021-03-03
Watford FC
2–0
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2021-02-28
Wycombe Wanderers FC
0–2
Norwich City FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.19
Wycombe Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.63
Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Barnsley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.82
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Wycombe Wanderers FC or Draw
53%
Draw or Barnsley FC
73%
Wycombe Wanderers FC or Barnsley FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Barnsley FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 1
8.8%
0 – 0
7.8%
0 – 2
7.8%
2 – 1
6.6%
1 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 0
4.2%
0 – 3
4.1%
2 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Wycombe Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Wycombe Wanderers FC covers | Push | Barnsley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 15% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 22% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 14% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Wycombe Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

