Northampton
0/10Wins
0.7Goals / game
2.5Conceded / game
Keep in view: 10 losses in that sample. At home, 1 wins from 9 available matches.
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League OneMatchweek 40THE MATCH CENTRENorthampton vs Barnsley match centre
90′ · Live
0:1
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
R. Cleary37′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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MATCHDAY LIVE
90′ IN PLAYInside the game
Every chance. Every turning point.
KICKOFF EDGE LIVE READING
GOOD DATAWhat the match state suggests now
Current result estimate0.1%Northampton
Draw3.9%at full time
Current result estimate96.0%Barnsley
Another goal8.1%before full time
Next goal: Northampton 4.1% · no further goal 91.9% · Barnsley 4.0%.
Experimental model combining the pre-match forecast with score, time, shots, shots on target, possession, corners and red cards. This is not live xG or bookmaker odds.NorthamptonBarnsley
—Expected goals · API-Football—
1Shots on target3
13Total Shots10
42%Ball Possession58%
4Corner Kicks2
13Fouls10
1Yellow Cards1
—Red Cards—
2Goalkeeper Saves1
300Total passes425
193Passes accurate318
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
IF THE SCORE HOLDS
League One: Regular seasonProvisional table
Illustrative positions after applying the current score to the latest stored standings. Official tables can also change as other live matches finish.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts | Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Lincoln | 46 | +48 | 103 | — |
| 2 |  Cardiff | 46 | +40 | 91 | — |
| 3 |  Stockport County | 46 | +13 | 77 | — |
| 4 |  Bradford | 46 | +7 | 77 | — |
| 5 |  Bolton | 46 | +18 | 75 | — |
| 6 |  Stevenage | 46 | +3 | 75 | — |
| 7 |  Luton | 46 | +12 | 74 | — |
| 8 |  Plymouth | 46 | +12 | 73 | — |
| 9 |  Huddersfield | 46 | +10 | 67 | — |
| 10 |  Mansfield Town | 46 | +12 | 65 | — |
| 11 |  Wycombe | 46 | +11 | 63 | — |
| 12 |  Reading | 46 | +4 | 63 | — |
| 13 |  Barnsley | 47 | -4 | 62 | ↑ 2 |
| 14 |  Blackpool | 46 | -11 | 60 | ↓ 1 |
| 15 |  Doncaster | 46 | -19 | 60 | ↓ 1 |
| 16 |  Wigan | 46 | -9 | 56 | — |
| 17 |  Burton Albion | 46 | -10 | 54 | — |
| 18 |  Peterborough | 46 | -4 | 53 | — |
| 19 |  AFC Wimbledon | 46 | -21 | 53 | — |
| 20 |  Leyton Orient | 46 | -12 | 52 | — |
| 21 |  Exeter City | 46 | -9 | 49 | — |
| 22 |  Port Vale | 46 | -25 | 42 | — |
| 23 |  Rotherham | 46 | -30 | 41 | — |
| 24 | Northampton | 47 | -36 | 35 | — |
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Northampton 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Barnsley 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.
Barnsley
1/10Wins
1.1Goals / game
1.4Conceded / game
Keep in view: 3 losses in that sample. At away venues, 2 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Barnsley’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.
Northampton
10 matchesResults0 wins · 0 draws · 10 losses
Goals scored per game0.7
Goals conceded per game2.5
Games with 3+ goals7 of 10
Both teams scored7 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Barnsley
10 matchesResults1 wins · 6 draws · 3 losses
Goals scored per game1.1
Goals conceded per game1.4
Games with 3+ goals5 of 10
Both teams scored7 of 10
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 Northampton at home with Barnsley 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
NorthamptonBarnsley
44Matches played44
35Points earned56
9Wins14
0.8Goals scored / match1.5
1.6Goals conceded / match1.6
10Clean sheets3
18Failed to score12
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Northampton at home with Barnsley 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.
Northampton
Confirmed formation5-3-2Colin Calderwood
- 1
L. BurgeG - 12
N. Guinness-WalkerD - 3
C. McCarthyD - 35
M. DycheD - 5
J. GuthrieD - 26
K. McAdamD - 14
T. FornahM - 4
D. CampbellM - 8
C. McGeehanM - 15
J. EvansF - 7
S. HoskinsF
Substitutes (7)
34 · R. Fitzsimons
9 · T. Eaves
11 · K. Swyer
17 · M. Jacobs
10 · E. List
27 · J. Vale
23 · T. Taylor
Barnsley
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Conor Hourihane
- 51
K. Flavell - 7
C. O'KeeffeD - 6
M. de GevigneyD - 15
E. O'ConnellD - 32
J. EarlD - 30
J. BlandM - 48
L. ConnellM - 22
P. KellyM - 10
D. McGoldrickM - 19
R. ClearyM - 9
T. BradshawF
Substitutes (7)
1 · O. Goodman
18 · S. Banks
17 · G. Gent
5 · J. Shepherd
8 · A. Phillips
50 · K. Nwakali
39 · L. Farrell
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Northampton
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Burge | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 31 | — |
| Nesta Guinness-Walker | 90 | 7.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 27 | 4 |
| Conor McCarthy | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 1 | 24 | 2 |
| Max Dyche | 90 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 45 | — |
| Jon Guthrie | 72 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 20 | — |
| Kyle McAdam | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 30 | 1 |
| Tyrese Fornah | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 31 | 1 |
| Dean Campbell | 80 | 7.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 47 | 3 |
| Cameron McGeehan | 90 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 25 | 2 |
| Jake Evans | 90 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 14 | 2 |
| Sam Hoskins | 90 | 6.6 | — | 0 | 2 | 15 | — |
| Elliot List | 18 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 1 | 3 | — |
| Tom Eaves | 10 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | — | — |
| Ross Fitzsimons | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Terry Taylor | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Michael Jacobs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jack Vale | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kamarai Swyer | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Barnsley
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kieran Flavell | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 29 | — |
| Corey O'Keeffe | 84 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 38 | 1 |
| Maël de Gevigney | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 38 | 1 |
| Eoghan O'Connell | 90 | 7.7 | — | 0 | — | 44 | 1 |
| Josh Earl | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 67 | 3 |
| Jonathan Bland | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 43 | 2 |
| Luca Connell | 90 | 7.6 | — | 0 | — | 61 | 2 |
| Patrick Kelly | 73 | 6.9 | — | 1 | — | 32 | 1 |
| David McGoldrick | 90 | 6.6 | — | 0 | 2 | 35 | 2 |
| Reyes Cleary | 72 | 7.3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 1 |
| Tom Bradshaw | 45 | 6.6 | — | 0 | 2 | 4 | — |
| Adam Phillips | 45 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 19 | — |
| Scott Banks | 18 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 1 | — | — |
| Leo Farrell | 17 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 2 | — |
| Kelechi Nwakali | 10 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 2 | — |
| Owen Goodman | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jack Shepherd | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Georgie Gent | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Northampton | Draw | Barnsley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 2.80 | 3.90 | 2.15 |
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