Wycombe Wanderers FC vs Barnsley FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Wycombe Wanderers FC vs Barnsley FC — League One at Adams Park.
- Wycombe Wanderers FC 1 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
- Barnsley FC 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dean Whitestone
- Assistant 1 Daniel Leach
- Assistant 2 Andrew Fox
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | Barnsley FC | H | 2–4 | L |
| 27 Feb | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Feb | Stevenage FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Feb | Oxford United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Feb | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Feb | Peterborough United FC | H | 5–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 24 Feb | Derby County FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Feb | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Feb | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Feb | Leyton Orient FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Feb | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Wycombe Wanderers FC | Barnsley FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #19 | Position | #28 |
| 1 | Points | 0 |
| 1 | Played | 1 |
| 0 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 1 |
| 1 | Scored | 0 |
| 1 | Conceded | 1 |
| +0 | GD | -1 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 0.00 |
| 0% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Wycombe Wanderers FC this season
Wycombe Wanderers FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Barnsley FC this season
Barnsley FC this season
Wycombe Wanderers FC are 19th (1 pts). Barnsley FC are 28th (0 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Wycombe Wanderers FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Adams Park!
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Wycombe Wanderers FC in their trying to find a way past Barnsley FC's compact .
- 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. Wycombe Wanderers FC and Barnsley FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 16' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Dale Taylor makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 21' Jordan Williams has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 26' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 31' The travelling Barnsley FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 35' Controversy at the stadium! Adam Phillips argues furiously but the card stands.
- 40' The home supporters are growing impatient. Wycombe Wanderers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 44' A moment of madness from Jack Grimmer on 44 minutes earns him a card. Wycombe Wanderers FC will be frustrated.
- 45' Luke Leahy has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 45.
- 47' A stunning finish from Sam Cosgrove — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 52' Kieran Sadlier puts Wycombe Wanderers FC on the lead.
- 56' What a moment for Donovan Pines! That strike on 56 puts his side firmly in control.
- 61' Fresh legs for Wycombe Wanderers FC! Richard Kone comes on to replace Bez Lubala.
- 65' Magnificent from Corey O'Keeffe! That is 4 goals in 15 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 66' The Barnsley FC manager makes a substitution. Luca Connell departs to be replaced by Conor Grant.
- 67' Another change for Wycombe Wanderers FC made on 67 minute. Garath McCleary leaves to be changed by Gideon Kodua.
- 68' It’s gonna be a card for David Wheeler.
- 72' GOAL! Conor Grant scores on 72. Assisted by Jordan Williams
- 73' Freddie Potts is replacing Josh Scowen for the Wycombe Wanderers FC side.
- 74' Controversy at the stadium! Richard Kone argues furiously but the card stands.
- 76' The whistle greets Sam Cosgrove as he departs to be replaced by Aiden Marsh.
- 81' Barnsley FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 83' Another change for Barnsley FC made on 83 minute. Adam Phillips leaves to be changed by Jonathan Russell.
- 88' Over 88 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 90' That is a card for Barnsley FC. Jonathan Russell will be fuming at that decision.
- Wycombe Wanderers FC will have plenty to reflect on. Barnsley FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Wycombe Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
12
Garath McCleary ↓ Gideon Kodua 67'
-
4
Josh Scowen ↓ Freddie Potts 73'
- 10
- 6
- 2
- 23
- 8
- 25
- 20
- 17
-
30
Bez Lubala ↓ Richard Kone 61'
Bench
- 7
- 9
- 22
-
19
Freddie Potts ↑ 73'
-
28
Gideon Kodua ↑ 67'
-
24
Richard Kone ↑ 61'
- 29
Coach
Matt Bloomfield
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 44
- 43
- 8
- 1
-
9
Sam Cosgrove ↓ Aiden Marsh 76'
- 30
- 22
-
48
Luca Connell ↓ Conor Grant 66'
- 5
- 6
Bench
- 23
- 17
- 10
- 26
-
11
Conor Grant ↑ 66'
-
19
Aiden Marsh ↑ 76'
-
3
Jonathan Russell ↑ 83'
Coach
Neill Collins
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
2024-03-02
Wycombe Wanderers FC
2–4
Barnsley FC
L
2024-02-27
Wycombe Wanderers FC
2–0
Cheltenham Town FC
W
2024-02-24
Stevenage FC
1–0
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2024-02-17
Wycombe Wanderers FC
0–0
Oxford United FC
D
2024-02-13
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–1
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2024-02-10
Wycombe Wanderers FC
5–2
Peterborough United FC
W
Barnsley FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.22
Wycombe Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1
Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for:
Wycombe Wanderers FC or Barnsley FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Barnsley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.22
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Wycombe Wanderers FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Barnsley FC
64%
Wycombe Wanderers FC or Barnsley FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–4 not predicted2 – 4Actual
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
13.2%
1 – 0
12.1%
0 – 1
9.6%
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 0
7.8%
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
4%
3 – 1
3.2%
3 – 0
3.1%
1 – 3
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Wycombe Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Wycombe Wanderers FC covers | Push | Barnsley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 22% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 18% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Wycombe Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

