Barnsley
HomeFull Time
2 - 2
HT: 1 - 1
Tuesday 3 February
Northampton
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AI Prediction
verified Very High Confidence
11.76
X3.51
24.30
Recommended Bet
Home Win
Stake: High (8/10)
81
Opp. Value
Key Factors
League Rank: Home #15 vs Away #23
Season: Home 1.44 PPG vs Away 1.04 PPG
Recent Form (weighted): Home 1.65 PPG vs Away 0.10 PPG
Goals (venue): Home 2.08 GPG vs Away 0.71 GPG
donut_small Win Probabilities
70%
16%
14%
Barnsley
Draw
Northampton
Match Preview
At Oakwell Stadium on 3rd February 2026 GMT, Barnsley will take on Northampton Town in a League One fixture.
Positioned 15th in the league with 36 points, Barnsley will face 23rd-placed Northampton Town with 29 points.
Barnsley has secured 7 wins in their 12 home matches this season, while Northampton Town has struggled with 4 losses in their recent 6 games across all competitions.
In terms of goal stats, Barnsley has consistently scored 2+ goals in 5 of their last 6 home matches, while 60% of Northampton Town's last 10 away matches have witnessed over 2.5 goals.
Prediction: Barnsley to win with a probability of 46%.
Lineups
Lineup Predictions & Ratings
Barnsley
Starting 11
10David McGoldrick
CF5.81
5Jack Shepherd
6.97
7Caylan Vickers
6.27
-1Neil Farrugia
4.72
40Davis Keillor-Dunn
CAM6.97
45Vimal Yoganathan
4.17
48Luca Connell
CDM7.27
14Nathanael Ogbeta
LB6.63
18Jake Rooney
CB1.08
-1Tennai Watson
RB6.27
-1Kieren Flavell
Substitutes
19Reyes Cleary
4.14
-Kieran Graham
-Robson Woodcock
-Luke Alker
4Marc Roberts (Injured)
CB5.06
1Murphy Cooper
6.29
Northampton
Starting 11
2Jack Burroughs
RM5.78
-1Elliott List
RW5.81
11Kamarai Simon-Swyer
5.83
17Michael Jacobs
LW3.34
21Jack Perkins
4.22
22Kyle Edwards
LM2.60
23Terry Taylor
6.74
-1Conor McCarthy
CB6.83
15Jordan Thorniley
CB6.73
1Lee Burge
GK4.44
Substitutes
9Tom Eaves
CF6.50
8Cameron McGeehan
CM6.77
-Oliver Evans
-Jon Guthrie (Injured)
CB
-1Jordan Willis
CB2.19
-1Ross Alan Richard Frank Fitzsimons
GK3.24
Ratings based on player performance in recent matches
League Standings Context
For Barnsley
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Plymouth Argyle | 29 | 11 | 4 | 14 | 37 |
| 15 | Barnsley | 25 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 36 |
| 16 | Blackpool | 29 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 32 |
For Northampton
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Doncaster Rovers | 28 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 30 |
| 23 | Northampton Town | 28 | 8 | 5 | 15 | 29 |
| 24 | Port Vale | 26 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 21 |
Advanced Stats (Avg per match)
47.2/ 94.4
Dangerous Attacks
48.1/ 98.5
35.0%
Shots on Target
32.0%
11.3
Total Shots
10.0
54.0%
Possession
45.0%
Team Performance (Avg)
1.6
Goals Scored / Match
1.1
1.9
Goals Conceded / Match
1.2
Head-to-Head Summary
2
Barnsley Wins
33%
2
Draws
33%
2
Northampton Wins
33%
Total H2H Matches: 6
Recent Form Stats
| Market | Barnsley | Northampton |
|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 Goals | 89%31/35 | 69%24/35 |
| Over 2.5 Goals | 69%24/35 | 43%15/35 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63%22/35 | 40%14/35 |
* Based on last 35 matches
Past Matches
Last 6: Barnsley
L1
Barnsley
3 - 1
Stevenage
L1
Cardiff City
4 - 0
Barnsley
L1
Reading
2 - 2
Barnsley
L1
Barnsley
2 - 1
Blackpool
FA
Liverpool
4 - 1
Barnsley
L1
Wigan Athletic
1 - 1
Barnsley
Home Games: Barnsley
L1
Barnsley
3 - 1
Stevenage
L1
Barnsley
2 - 1
Blackpool
L1
Barnsley
0 - 2
Lincoln City
L1
Barnsley
2 - 3
Mansfield
L1
Barnsley
3 - 2
Leyton Orient
L1
Barnsley
5 - 0
Luton Town
Last 6: Northampton
L1
Northampton Town
0 - 2
Reading
L1
Rotherham
2 - 1
Northampton Town
L1
Blackpool
2 - 0
Northampton Town
L1
Northampton Town
1 - 2
Wycombe
EFL
Northampton Town
4 - 2
Walsall FC
L1
Bolton Wanderers
0 - 0
Northampton Town
Away Games: Northampton
L1
Rotherham
2 - 1
Northampton Town
L1
Blackpool
2 - 0
Northampton Town
L1
Bolton Wanderers
0 - 0
Northampton Town
L1
Huddersfield
2 - 0
Northampton Town
L1
Burton Albion
5 - 1
Northampton Town
L1
Peterborough
2 - 1
Northampton Town
history Recent Form
BarnsleyW
L
D
W
D
NorthamptonL
L
L
L
D
group Head to Head
PL25 Feb 2025
1-2
PL24 Aug 2024
2-2
PL27 Apr 2024
1-1
PL23 Sept 2023
1-2
PL9 Aug 2016
1-2
80%
Over 2.5 Goals
100%
Both Team Score
Head-to-Head Detailed
Over 1.5 Goals
100%
5 / 5 matches
Over 2.5 Goals
80%
4 / 5 matches
Over 3.5 Goals
20%
1 / 5 matches
Both Teams to Score
100%
5 / 5 matches
Barnsley CS
0%
Clean Sheets
Northampton CS
0%
Clean Sheets
Recent Matches
25 Feb 2025
Northampton Town
1 - 2
Barnsley
24 Aug 2024
Barnsley
2 - 2
Northampton Town
27 Apr 2024
Barnsley
1 - 1
Northampton Town
23 Sept 2023
Northampton Town
1 - 2
Barnsley
9 Aug 2016
Barnsley
1 - 2
Northampton Town
Current Form Comparison
Form (Overall)
1.44
Form (Overall)
1.04
Barnsley is +38% better in terms of Points Per Game
Barnsley
3 - 1
Stevenage
Cardiff City
4 - 0
Barnsley
Reading
2 - 2
Barnsley
Barnsley
2 - 1
Blackpool
Wigan Athletic
1 - 1
Barnsley
Northampton Town
0 - 2
Reading
Rotherham United
2 - 1
Northampton Town
Blackpool
2 - 0
Northampton Town
Northampton Town
1 - 2
Wycombe Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers
0 - 0
Northampton Town
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AI Prediction
verified Very High Confidence
11.76
X3.51
24.30
Recommended Bet
Home Win
Stake: High (8/10)
81
Opp. Value
Key Factors
League Rank: Home #15 vs Away #23
Season: Home 1.44 PPG vs Away 1.04 PPG
Recent Form (weighted): Home 1.65 PPG vs Away 0.10 PPG
Goals (venue): Home 2.08 GPG vs Away 0.71 GPG
Match Preview
At Oakwell Stadium on 3rd February 2026 GMT, Barnsley will take on Northampton Town in a League One fixture.
Positioned 15th in the league with 36 points, Barnsley will face 23rd-placed Northampton Town with 29 points.
Barnsley has secured 7 wins in their 12 home matches this season, while Northampton Town has struggled with 4 losses in their recent 6 games across all competitions.
In terms of goal stats, Barnsley has consistently scored 2+ goals in 5 of their last 6 home matches, while 60% of Northampton Town's last 10 away matches have witnessed over 2.5 goals.
Prediction: Barnsley to win with a probability of 46%.
League Standings Context
For Barnsley
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Plymouth Argyle | 29 | 11 | 4 | 14 | 37 |
| 15 | Barnsley | 25 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 36 |
| 16 | Blackpool | 29 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 32 |
For Northampton
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Doncaster Rovers | 28 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 30 |
| 23 | Northampton Town | 28 | 8 | 5 | 15 | 29 |
| 24 | Port Vale | 26 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 21 |
Team Performance (Avg)
1.6
Goals Scored / Match
1.1
1.9
Goals Conceded / Match
1.2
Recent Form Stats
| Market | Barnsley | Northampton |
|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 Goals | 89%31/35 | 69%24/35 |
| Over 2.5 Goals | 69%24/35 | 43%15/35 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63%22/35 | 40%14/35 |
* Based on last 35 matches
history Recent Form
BarnsleyW
L
D
W
D
NorthamptonL
L
L
L
D
Head-to-Head Detailed
Over 1.5 Goals
100%
5 / 5 matches
Over 2.5 Goals
80%
4 / 5 matches
Over 3.5 Goals
20%
1 / 5 matches
Both Teams to Score
100%
5 / 5 matches
Barnsley CS
0%
Clean Sheets
Northampton CS
0%
Clean Sheets
Recent Matches
25 Feb 2025
Northampton Town
1 - 2
Barnsley
24 Aug 2024
Barnsley
2 - 2
Northampton Town
27 Apr 2024
Barnsley
1 - 1
Northampton Town
23 Sept 2023
Northampton Town
1 - 2
Barnsley
9 Aug 2016
Barnsley
1 - 2
Northampton Town
donut_small Win Probabilities
70%
16%
14%
Barnsley
Draw
Northampton
Lineups
Lineup Predictions & Ratings
Barnsley
Starting 11
10David McGoldrick
CF5.81
5Jack Shepherd
6.97
7Caylan Vickers
6.27
-1Neil Farrugia
4.72
40Davis Keillor-Dunn
CAM6.97
45Vimal Yoganathan
4.17
48Luca Connell
CDM7.27
14Nathanael Ogbeta
LB6.63
18Jake Rooney
CB1.08
-1Tennai Watson
RB6.27
-1Kieren Flavell
Substitutes
19Reyes Cleary
4.14
-Kieran Graham
-Robson Woodcock
-Luke Alker
4Marc Roberts (Injured)
CB5.06
1Murphy Cooper
6.29
Northampton
Starting 11
2Jack Burroughs
RM5.78
-1Elliott List
RW5.81
11Kamarai Simon-Swyer
5.83
17Michael Jacobs
LW3.34
21Jack Perkins
4.22
22Kyle Edwards
LM2.60
23Terry Taylor
6.74
-1Conor McCarthy
CB6.83
15Jordan Thorniley
CB6.73
1Lee Burge
GK4.44
Substitutes
9Tom Eaves
CF6.50
8Cameron McGeehan
CM6.77
-Oliver Evans
-Jon Guthrie (Injured)
CB
-1Jordan Willis
CB2.19
-1Ross Alan Richard Frank Fitzsimons
GK3.24
Ratings based on player performance in recent matches
Advanced Stats (Avg per match)
47.2/ 94.4
Dangerous Attacks
48.1/ 98.5
35.0%
Shots on Target
32.0%
11.3
Total Shots
10.0
54.0%
Possession
45.0%
Head-to-Head Summary
2
Barnsley Wins
33%
2
Draws
33%
2
Northampton Wins
33%
Total H2H Matches: 6
Past Matches
Last 6: Barnsley
L1
Barnsley
3 - 1
Stevenage
L1
Cardiff City
4 - 0
Barnsley
L1
Reading
2 - 2
Barnsley
L1
Barnsley
2 - 1
Blackpool
FA
Liverpool
4 - 1
Barnsley
L1
Wigan Athletic
1 - 1
Barnsley
Home Games: Barnsley
L1
Barnsley
3 - 1
Stevenage
L1
Barnsley
2 - 1
Blackpool
L1
Barnsley
0 - 2
Lincoln City
L1
Barnsley
2 - 3
Mansfield
L1
Barnsley
3 - 2
Leyton Orient
L1
Barnsley
5 - 0
Luton Town
Last 6: Northampton
L1
Northampton Town
0 - 2
Reading
L1
Rotherham
2 - 1
Northampton Town
L1
Blackpool
2 - 0
Northampton Town
L1
Northampton Town
1 - 2
Wycombe
EFL
Northampton Town
4 - 2
Walsall FC
L1
Bolton Wanderers
0 - 0
Northampton Town
Away Games: Northampton
L1
Rotherham
2 - 1
Northampton Town
L1
Blackpool
2 - 0
Northampton Town
L1
Bolton Wanderers
0 - 0
Northampton Town
L1
Huddersfield
2 - 0
Northampton Town
L1
Burton Albion
5 - 1
Northampton Town
L1
Peterborough
2 - 1
Northampton Town
group Head to Head
PL25 Feb 2025
1-2
PL24 Aug 2024
2-2
PL27 Apr 2024
1-1
PL23 Sept 2023
1-2
PL9 Aug 2016
1-2
80%
Over 2.5 Goals
100%
Both Team Score
Current Form Comparison
Form (Overall)
1.44
Form (Overall)
1.04
Barnsley is +38% better in terms of Points Per Game
Barnsley
3 - 1
Stevenage
Cardiff City
4 - 0
Barnsley
Reading
2 - 2
Barnsley
Barnsley
2 - 1
Blackpool
Wigan Athletic
1 - 1
Barnsley
Northampton Town
0 - 2
Reading
Rotherham United
2 - 1
Northampton Town
Blackpool
2 - 0
Northampton Town
Northampton Town
1 - 2
Wycombe Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers
0 - 0
Northampton Town
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