Barnsley
4/8Wins
1.5Goals / game
1.4Conceded / game
Keep in view: 1 loss in that sample. At home, 2 wins from 3 available matches.
Inspect Barnsley’s results
League OneMatchweek 16THE MATCH CENTREBarnsley vs Northampton match centre
Full time
2:2
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
D. McGoldrick30′
A. Phillips62′
N. Guinness-Walker3′
M. Dyche71′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
BarnsleyNorthampton
Expected goals · API-Football
5Shots on target4
22Total Shots14
64%Ball Possession36%
6Corner Kicks7
15Fouls6
2Yellow Cards1
Red Cards
2Goalkeeper Saves3
426Total passes234
351Passes accurate153
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Barnsley 0 reported
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Northampton 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
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THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Northampton
0/5Wins
0.4Goals / game
1.6Conceded / game
Keep in view: 4 losses in that sample. At away venues, 0 wins from 3 available matches.
Inspect Northampton’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Barnsley
8 matchesResults4 wins · 3 draws · 1 losses
Goals scored per game1.5
Goals conceded per game1.4
Games with 3+ goals5 of 8
Both teams scored5 of 8
Past results, not predictions.
Northampton
5 matchesResults0 wins · 1 draws · 4 losses
Goals scored per game0.4
Goals conceded per game1.6
Games with 3+ goals2 of 5
Both teams scored2 of 5
Past results, not predictions.
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Barnsley at home with Northampton away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 09:02 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
League One · 2025/26 · all league matches
BarnsleyNorthampton
25Matches played28
36Points earned29
10Wins8
1.6Goals scored / match0.9
1.7Goals conceded / match1.3
2Clean sheets9
7Failed to score12
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Barnsley at home with Northampton away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
0 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Previous meetings are not available for this fixture yet.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Barnsley
Confirmed formation4-1-4-1Conor Hourihane
- 1
O. GoodmanG - 7
C. O'KeeffeD - 15
E. O'ConnellD - 5
J. ShepherdD - 27
T. WatsonD - 30
J. BlandM - 18
S. BanksM - 45
V. YoganathanM - 22
P. KellyM - 19
R. ClearyM - 10
D. McGoldrickF
Substitutes (7)
51 · K. Flavell
4 · M. Roberts
6 · M. de Gevigney
8 · A. Phillips
14 · N. Ogbeta
23 · T. Chirewa
39 · L. Farrell
Northampton
Confirmed formation3-4-3Kevin Nolan
- 34
R. FitzsimonsG - 6
J. WillisD - 35
M. DycheD - 18
M. ForbesD - 16
J. WormleightonM - 23
T. TaylorM - 4
D. CampbellM - 12
N. Guinness-WalkerM - 8
C. McGeehanF - 27
J. ValeF - 7
S. HoskinsF
Substitutes (7)
1 · L. Burge
3 · C. McCarthy
9 · T. Eaves
10 · E. List
11 · K. Swyer
14 · T. Fornah
21 · J. Perkins
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Barnsley
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Goodman | 90 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 26 | — |
| Corey O'Keeffe | 90 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 46 | 2 |
| Eoghan O'Connell | 90 | 7.5 | — | 0 | — | 86 | 2 |
| Jack Shepherd | 90 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 81 | — |
| Tennai Watson | 77 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 39 | 1 |
| Jonathan Bland | 90 | 7.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 39 | 4 |
| Scott Banks | 90 | 7.5 | — | 1 | 3 | 23 | 4 |
| Vimal Yoganathan | 61 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 8 | — |
| Patrick Kelly | 90 | 7.3 | — | 0 | 2 | 33 | 4 |
| Reyes Cleary | 90 | 5.9 | — | 0 | 2 | 19 | 3 |
| David McGoldrick | 90 | 6.9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
| Adam Phillips | 29 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Nathanael Ogbeta | 13 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 9 | 1 |
| Kieran Flavell | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marc Roberts | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Maël de Gevigney | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tawanda Chirewa | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Leo Farrell | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Northampton
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Fitzsimons | 90 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 41 | — |
| Jordan Willis | 59 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 13 | 1 |
| Max Dyche | 90 | 7.6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 2 |
| Michael Forbes | 69 | 6.0 | — | 0 | — | 21 | — |
| Joe Wormleighton | 90 | 7.9 | — | 0 | — | 18 | 1 |
| Terry Taylor | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 29 | 4 |
| Dean Campbell | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 31 | 4 |
| Nesta Guinness-Walker | 90 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 3 |
| Cameron McGeehan | 59 | 5.7 | — | 0 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| Jack Vale | 69 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 6 | — |
| Sam Hoskins | 60 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 10 | 1 |
| Conor McCarthy | 31 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 8 | — |
| Tyrese Fornah | 31 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 10 | 1 |
| Kamarai Swyer | 30 | 6.7 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Elliott List | 21 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 3 | 3 |
| Tom Eaves | 21 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 2 | — |
| Lee Burge | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jack Perkins | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2025/26 STANDINGS
League centre ↗League One table
Current standings · League One: Regular season. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Lincoln | 46 | 31 | 10 | 5 | 89 | 41 | 48 | 103 | WWWDW |
| 2 |  Cardiff | 46 | 27 | 10 | 9 | 90 | 50 | 40 | 91 | LWWWD |
| 3 |  Stockport County | 46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 71 | 58 | 13 | 77 | WLWLD |
| 4 |  Bradford | 46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 58 | 51 | 7 | 77 | WDDDL |
| 5 |  Bolton | 46 | 19 | 18 | 9 | 70 | 52 | 18 | 75 | LDDWL |
| 6 |  Stevenage | 46 | 21 | 12 | 13 | 49 | 46 | 3 | 75 | WDWDL |
| 7 |  Luton | 46 | 21 | 11 | 14 | 68 | 56 | 12 | 74 | WWWDW |
| 8 |  Plymouth | 46 | 22 | 7 | 17 | 75 | 63 | 12 | 73 | WWDWD |
| 9 |  Huddersfield | 46 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 74 | 64 | 10 | 67 | WLDDD |
| 10 |  Mansfield Town | 46 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 62 | 50 | 12 | 65 | WDWWD |
| 11 |  Wycombe | 46 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 69 | 58 | 11 | 63 | WLLDL |
| 12 |  Reading | 46 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 64 | 60 | 4 | 63 | LDLLL |
| 13 |  Blackpool | 46 | 17 | 9 | 20 | 54 | 65 | -11 | 60 | WWWWL |
| 14 |  Doncaster | 46 | 17 | 9 | 20 | 50 | 69 | -19 | 60 | WDLWW |
| 15 | Barnsley | 46 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 68 | 73 | -5 | 59 | LWLLD |
| 16 |  Wigan | 46 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 49 | 58 | -9 | 56 | LLDWW |
| 17 |  Burton Albion | 46 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 50 | 60 | -10 | 54 | DDDWD |
| 18 |  Peterborough | 46 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 64 | 68 | -4 | 53 | LDLDL |
| 19 |  AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 51 | 72 | -21 | 53 | LWLLL |
| 20 |  Leyton Orient | 46 | 14 | 10 | 22 | 59 | 71 | -12 | 52 | DLLDL |
| 21 |  Exeter City | 46 | 12 | 13 | 21 | 52 | 61 | -9 | 49 | LDDDW |
| 22 |  Port Vale | 46 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 36 | 61 | -25 | 42 | LWLLD |
| 23 |  Rotherham | 46 | 10 | 11 | 25 | 41 | 71 | -30 | 41 | LDLWL |
| 24 | Northampton | 46 | 9 | 8 | 29 | 39 | 74 | -35 | 35 | LLLLL |
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