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Barnsley v Cambridge United result

Full-time · Barnsley 1–2 Cambridge United

League One · · Oakwell

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Team pages: Barnsley · Cambridge United · Head-to-head

The model’s pre-match pick

Barnsley 1–2 Cambridge United — Cambridge United won this League One match. TACTIX’s pre-match model pick was Home or Away.

Free pick
Home or Away
Best price: 1.29 at William Hill
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The record in this market: of the calls the model rated 70% or more on Home or Away in the last 90 days, 78% of 5167 landed (95% range 76.8–79.1%); it had given them 74.3% on average. That is the market’s record, not a forecast for this pick. How accurate →
Match report, in numbers

The result

Cambridge United won 2–1 at Oakwell in League One on Saturday 17 October. Cambridge United have scored in eight consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

Cambridge United came from behind: Barnsley led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Barnsley: Vimal Yoganathan (41’); Cambridge United: Benjamin Knight (52’, assisted by Shayne Lavery) and Shayne Lavery (90’).

How it turned

Replaying TACTIX’s published pre-match model through the match’s three key moments (goals and red cards), the biggest swing came with Shayne Lavery’s goal on 90 minutes.

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Barnsley 2.25, Cambridge United 2.19, from 24 shots to 13 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

The bookings — Barnsley: Reyes Cleary (38’), A. Kay (43’), C. O'Riordan (46’), Tobi Adeyemo (76’) and Jack Shepherd (90+5’); Cambridge United: Raees Bangura-Williams (48’), Shayne Lavery (50’) and Benjamin Knight (79’).

What it changes

Barnsley move down from 19th to 21st (nine league matches played). Barnsley have scored nine goals, the seventh-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 9 games, ranked per game). Barnsley have conceded 17 goals, the fourth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Cambridge United move up from third to second (10 league matches played). Cambridge United have scored 16 goals, the ninth-most of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 10 games, ranked per game). Cambridge United have conceded 12 goals, the eighth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Barnsley are winless in their last six matches in all competitions. Cambridge United are unbeaten in their last seven matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Benjamin Knight (Cambridge United) 8.4, Vimal Yoganathan (Barnsley) 6.4 and Shayne Lavery (Cambridge United) 6.1 led the match.

Head-to-head

Cambridge United are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Barnsley.

What the model said

The model’s free pick, Barnsley or Cambridge United (no draw), a Bronze-tier call, landed — graded in the live track record, misses included. Bronze-tier calls in this market have landed 78% of the time in the last 90 days (4028 of 5167).

Next up

Barnsley next travel to Wigan on 14 November 2026.

Cambridge United next travel to Luton on 14 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Barnsley: Wigan v Barnsley, Saturday 14 November — the preview. Next for Cambridge United: Luton v Cambridge United, Saturday 14 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Barnsley 1–2 Cambridge United · League One
  • Venue: Oakwell · Barnsley, South Yorkshire
  • Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Barnsley 3 · draws 2 · Cambridge United 1 · 2.5 goals/game
  • Recent form: Barnsley 0W 2D 3L · Cambridge United 2W 3D 0L

Barnsley 1–2 Cambridge United (League One): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across 246 markets, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 8 November 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.75 / 1.25
Goals
against 2.38 / 1.13 · 3 of the last 5 over 3
over 8 matches
9.57 / 6.75
Corners
against 6.43 / 4.13 · 4 of the last 4 over 9.5
over 7 matches
5.57 / 3.63
Shots on target
against 5.29 / 3.88 · 3 of the last 4 over 8.5
over 7 matches
2.71 / 2
Cards
against 2.43 / 1.13 · 2 of the last 4 over 3.5
over 7 matches
246
Markets analysed

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 10 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 10 October 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Lines marked “our book” are this fixture’s; the rest are standard thresholds, not prices.
Per gameBarnsley for / againstLineCambridge United for / against
Goals scored
1.75 for · 2.38 against n 8
3our book
1.25 for · 1.13 against n 8
Corners won
9.57 for · 6.43 against n 7
9.5standard
6.75 for · 4.13 against n 8
Shots
18.86 for · 13.43 against n 7
19.5standard
12.63 for · 11.38 against n 8
Shots on target
5.57 for · 5.29 against n 7
8.5standard
3.63 for · 3.88 against n 8
Fouls committed
13.43 for · 8.86 against n 7
21.5standard
11.25 for · 12.38 against n 8
Cards shown
2.71 for · 2.43 against n 7
3.5standard
2 for · 1.13 against n 8

Barnsley

Barnsley Goalkeeper

Barnsley — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
Rogan Ravenhill990810 min232.6 /90121.3 /9000 /90
Barnsley — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Barnsley before kick-off, to 10 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
Rogan Ravenhill n 890
2.64/3

Barnsley Defensive

Barnsley — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
A. Kay990809 min303.3 /90212.3 /9030.3 /90677.5 /90151.7 /9020.2 /90
T. Noslin982735 min172.1 /9060.7 /9081 /90415 /90121.5 /9020.2 /90
S. Gale980717 min162 /90121.5 /9020.3 /90475.9 /9040.5 /9020.3 /90
C. O'Riordan687520 min61 /9071.2 /9061 /90274.7 /9050.9 /9000 /90
Noah Philip Town32060 min11.5 /9000 /9000 /9023 /9023 /9000 /90
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Barnsley — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Barnsley before kick-off, to 10 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
Rogan Ravenhill n 890
00/0
0.43/0
—
A. Kay n 890
1.66/5
14/2
K. Watts
Patrick Kelly n 889.9
1.15/2
0.64/1
D. Ball
C. McGeehan n 884
1.67/4
0.52/2
D. Ball
T. Noslin n 880.6
1.76/2
1.14/2
K. Watts
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Barnsley — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Barnsley before kick-off, to 10 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
A. Kay n 890
3.58/6
Patrick Kelly n 889.9
0.84/2
C. McGeehan n 884
1.75/3
T. Noslin n 880.6
2.27/4
S. Gale n 878.4
2.28/4
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Barnsley Attacking

Barnsley — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
Amani Richards850398 min10.2 /9000 /9061.4 /9051.1 /9030.7 /9092 /90
M. Kirk752361 min10.2 /9000 /90123 /9041 /9010.2 /9020.5 /90
Clayton Taylor42080 min00 /9000 /9022.3 /9011.1 /9022.3 /9000 /90
B. Touré25099 min00 /9000 /9000 /9000 /9021.8 /9010.9 /90
Rylan Brownlie17070 min00 /9000 /9000 /9000 /9011.3 /9000 /90
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Barnsley — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Barnsley before kick-off, to 10 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Rogan Ravenhill n 890
00/0
00/0
Patrick Kelly n 889.9
1.67/5
0.64/1
A. Kay n 890
0.43/0
00/0
C. McGeehan n 884
1.37/2
0.74/1
T. Noslin n 880.6
2.77/5
0.43/0
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Barnsley — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Barnsley before kick-off, to 10 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
Rogan Ravenhill n 890
00/0
00/0
Patrick Kelly n 889.9
0.11/0
0.11/0
A. Kay n 890
00/0
0.11/0
C. McGeehan n 884
0.43/0
00/0
T. Noslin n 880.6
0.11/0
00/0
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Cambridge United

Cambridge United Goalkeeper

Cambridge United — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
J. Eastwood1190990 min252.3 /90100.9 /9000 /90
Cambridge United — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cambridge United before kick-off, to 10 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
J. Eastwood n 890
2.47/3

Cambridge United Defensive

Cambridge United — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
K. Watts1190990 min111 /90121.1 /9060.5 /90736.6 /9040.4 /9030.3 /90
Callum Perry978699 min121.5 /9070.9 /9040.5 /90324.1 /9030.4 /9020.3 /90
Z. Bradshaw884674 min121.6 /9060.8 /9020.3 /90385.1 /9091.2 /9020.3 /90
Cathal Heffernan690540 min40.7 /9000 /9050.8 /90294.8 /9061 /9010.2 /90
M. Jobe390270 min51.7 /9031 /9031 /904013.3 /9020.7 /9000 /90
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Cambridge United — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cambridge United before kick-off, to 10 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
K. Watts n 890
0.43/0
0.84/2
T. Noslin
J. Eastwood n 890
00/0
0.32/0
—
D. Ball n 886.8
0.82/2
0.84/2
C. McGeehan
P. Mpanzu n 862
0.93/1
0.41/1
—
B. Knight n 872.6
0.94/1
0.95/1
—
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Cambridge United — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cambridge United before kick-off, to 10 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
K. Watts n 890
1.35/3
D. Ball n 886.8
1.86/3
P. Mpanzu n 862
1.15/1
B. Knight n 872.6
0.64/0
S. Kaikai n 863
0.92/1
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Cambridge United Attacking

Cambridge United — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
S. Kaikai1055548 min10.2 /9010.2 /9091.5 /9030.5 /90203.3 /9050.8 /90
Gassan Ahadme869548 min30.5 /9000 /90132.1 /9081.3 /9030.5 /9030.5 /90
L. Appéré754379 min10.2 /9020.5 /9030.7 /9030.7 /9051.2 /9020.5 /90
S. Lavery731214 min00 /9000 /9031.3 /9020.8 /9000 /9020.8 /90
Raees Bangura-Williams436144 min00 /9010.6 /9000 /9000 /9042.5 /9010.6 /90
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Cambridge United — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cambridge United before kick-off, to 10 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
K. Watts n 890
0.84/1
0.32/0
J. Eastwood n 890
00/0
00/0
D. Ball n 886.8
0.54/0
00/0
P. Mpanzu n 862
0.21/0
0.21/0
B. Knight n 872.6
2.28/3
0.84/1
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Cambridge United — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cambridge United before kick-off, to 10 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
K. Watts n 890
0.11/0
00/0
J. Eastwood n 890
00/0
00/0
D. Ball n 886.8
00/0
0.11/0
P. Mpanzu n 862
00/0
0.42/0
B. Knight n 872.6
0.53/0
0.21/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
BarnsleyCambridge United
59%Possession41%
2.25Expected goals (xG)2.19
24Shots13
6Shots on target5
9Shots off target5
9Blocked shots3
16Shots inside the box12
11Corners11
1Offsides5
15Fouls10
5Yellow cards3
0Red cards0
2Saves5
322Passes221

Barnsley Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
C. O'Riordan90000013Y5.6
T. Noslin9000301005.9
C. McGeehan9000213206.4
Patrick Kelly9000201206.4
A. Kay90002111Y6.1
R. Cleary90005132Y6.1
J. Shepherd90000001Y6.2
Rogan Ravenhill9000000005.6
Tobi Adeyemo85001010Y6
Vimal Yoganathan8210520006.8
Amani Richards700000006.3
Clayton Taylor500000006.2

Cambridge United Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
P. Mpanzu9000211306.3
K. Watts9000100206
B. Knight90102135Y7.3
Z. Bradshaw9000100206.7
L. Bennett9000000606
J. Eastwood9000000007.4
Gassan Ahadme7700110005.9
D. Ball6600000406.5
Raees Bangura-Williams45000003Y6.2
O. Moxon4500101106.8
Isaac Heath4500000206.2
S. Lavery44112110Y7.6
G. Hoddle2400001006.4
L. Appéré1300111006.9
P. Bauer100000000

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Barnsley v Cambridge United — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
BarnsleyLLDDL
Last 5: 0W 2D 3L · 1.2 scored / 3 conceded per game
Cambridge UnitedDWDDW
Last 5: 2W 3D 0L · 1.4 scored / 1 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Barnsley 3 · 2 draws · Cambridge United 1 · 2.5 goals/game
  • 2025-03-22 Barnsley 1–1 Cambridge United
  • 2024-11-16 Cambridge United 1–1 Barnsley
  • 2024-03-29 Barnsley 0–2 Cambridge United
  • 2023-10-03 Cambridge United 0–4 Barnsley
  • 2023-02-11 Barnsley 2–0 Cambridge United
  • 2022-09-17 Cambridge United 0–3 Barnsley
League standing · 2026/27
Barnsley#23 pos9 pts12 pl-10 GD
Cambridge United#8 pos21 pts14 pl0 GD
Goals per game
Barnsley scored1
Cambridge United scored1.5
Barnsley conceded1.83
Cambridge United conceded1.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the model’s pick for Barnsley v Cambridge United?
TACTIX’s free model pick for Barnsley v Cambridge United was Home or Away (best price 1.29 at William Hill).
What is the head-to-head record between Barnsley and Cambridge United?
In their last 6 meetings, Barnsley won 3, Cambridge United won 1 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.5 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Barnsley and Cambridge United?
Recent form — Barnsley 0W 2D 3L; Cambridge United 2W 3D 0L.

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