Barnsley v Huddersfield prediction
Team pages: Barnsley · Huddersfield · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Barnsley vs Huddersfield, League One on Sat, 19 Dec 2026 12:30 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Barnsley host Huddersfield in League One on Saturday 19 December (kick-off 12:30 UK).
The key numbers
Barnsley are winless in their last six matches.
Form and the table
10 of Barnsley’s last 15 results went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in 11 of Barnsley’s last 15 results (73%). At home, Barnsley have two wins, two draws and four defeats in their last 8 home matches — 1.00 points per game, scoring 1.25 and conceding 2.00. Barnsley have scored nine goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Barnsley have conceded 17 goals, the fifth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Huddersfield are unbeaten in their last three matches. Nine of Huddersfield’s last 15 results went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in 11 of Huddersfield’s last 15 results (73%). Away from home, Huddersfield have four wins, four draws and one defeat in their last 9 away matches — 1.78 points per game, scoring 1.89 and conceding 1.00. Huddersfield have scored 18 goals, the fourth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Huddersfield have conceded nine goals, the third-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Barnsley (21st) and Huddersfield (third) are 11 points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Huddersfield the stronger side, 366 rating points above Barnsley (Huddersfield 1719, Barnsley 1353, after at least 102 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 21 February 2026, finished Huddersfield 2–1 Barnsley.
Team news
Predicted Barnsley XI (4-2-3-1): R. Ravenhill, A. Kay, C. O'Riordan, T. Noslin, S. Gale, P. Kelly, C. McGeehan, R. Cleary, J. Bland, L. Alker, M. Kirk — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, A. Kay (5.5 per match over 12 appearances, two assists) and Reyes Cleary (5.0 per match over 12 appearances, five goals and two assists) have been Barnsley’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Barnsley (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), A. Kay averages 3.2 tackles per 90 over 1084 minutes, with a tackle in 10 of the last 10 appearances. Reyes Cleary averages 1.7 key passes per 90 over 924 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Huddersfield XI (3-4-2-1): M. Young, I. Bowat, R. Balker, M. Wallace, I. Bronkhorst, C. Humphreys, A. Collins, B. Mumba, M. Harness, R. Ledson, J. Taylor — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Derensili Sanches Fernandes (6.1 per match over 11 appearances, five goals and four assists) and Joseph Taylor (4.7 per match over 10 appearances, six goals and two assists) have been Huddersfield’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Huddersfield (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Derensili Sanches Fernandes averages 1.8 shots per 90 over 862 minutes, with a shot in seven of the last 10 appearances. Joseph Taylor averages 3.6 shots per 90 over 753 minutes, with a shot in nine of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · League One · Oakwell
- Head-to-head (last 6): Barnsley 1 · draws 0 · Huddersfield 5 · 2.67 goals/game
- Recent form: Barnsley 0W 2D 3L · Huddersfield 2W 2D 1L
TACTIX runs Barnsley v Huddersfield (League One) through its calibrated model across every major market, and publishes its market-by-market record openly (updated 18 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Barnsley for / against | Line | Huddersfield for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.5 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.75 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 7.5 for · 7 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 7.5 for · 3.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 19.13 for · 13.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 15.88 for · 8.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 6.63 for · 5.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 6.5 for · 2.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 14 for · 10.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 12.5 for · 12 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 3 for · 2.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
Barnsley
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Touré n 8 | 38.3 | 4.1 | 1.2 | — |
| Noah Philip Town n 6 | 17.3 | 2.6 | 0 | — |
| T. Adeyemo n 8 | 77.8 | 2.2 | 1.6 | — |
| Amani Richards n 8 | 46.4 | 2.2 | 1 | — |
| Leo Farrell n 8 | 22.3 | 2 | 1 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Cleary n 8 | 79.3 | 3.7 | 1.3 |
| Amani Richards n 8 | 46.4 | 2.9 | 1.9 |
| M. Kirk n 8 | 50.8 | 2.7 | 0.9 |
| L. Connell n 8 | 59.9 | 2.4 | 1.1 |
| T. Noslin n 8 | 81.3 | 2.2 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Cleary n 8 | 79.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| C. McGeehan n 8 | 84.5 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Clayton Taylor n 8 | 26.5 | 0 | 0.4 |
| A. Kay n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.3 |
| B. Touré n 8 | 38.3 | 0 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Vimal Yoganathan n 8 | 67.9 | 3.1 |
| A. Kay n 8 | 90 | 2.9 |
| Ziyad Mallah n 8 | 67.4 | 2.3 |
| T. Noslin n 8 | 81.3 | 2.2 |
| Luke William Alker n 8 | 52.6 | 2.1 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Kieran Flavell n 8 | 90 | 3.5 |
| Rogan Ravenhill n 8 | 90 | 2.5 |
Huddersfield
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Fletcher n 8 | 46.4 | 2.9 | 1 | — |
| George Sebine n 8 | 36.4 | 2.5 | 0.6 | — |
| J. Taylor n 8 | 85.4 | 2 | 1.1 | — |
| B. Radulović n 8 | 55.3 | 2 | 1.2 | — |
| D. Kasumu n 8 | 45.9 | 1.7 | 2.5 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Taylor n 8 | 85.4 | 3.8 | 2.5 |
| B. Radulović n 8 | 55.3 | 2.9 | 1.4 |
| Lucas Pasquoto n 8 | 32.3 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| A. Fletcher n 8 | 46.4 | 1.9 | 0.7 |
| D. Sanches Fernandes n 8 | 80.4 | 1.7 | 1.1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| D. Sanches Fernandes n 8 | 80.4 | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| J. Taylor n 8 | 85.4 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| R. Ledson n 8 | 84.1 | 0 | 0.7 |
| B. Radulović n 8 | 55.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| A. Fletcher n 8 | 46.4 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| S. Roughan n 8 | 70 | 2.9 |
| D. Kasumu n 8 | 45.9 | 2.5 |
| R. Balker n 8 | 88.6 | 2.4 |
| C. Humphreys n 8 | 90 | 2 |
| D. Sanches Fernandes n 8 | 80.4 | 1.7 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Young n 8 | 90 | 1.8 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Barnsley v Huddersfield — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-02-21 Huddersfield 2–1 Barnsley
- 2025-08-30 Barnsley 3–1 Huddersfield
- 2025-02-15 Barnsley 1–2 Huddersfield
- 2024-10-05 Huddersfield 2–0 Barnsley
- 2022-04-22 Huddersfield 2–1 Barnsley
- 2022-02-05 Huddersfield 1–0 Barnsley
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Barnsley and Huddersfield?
- In their last 6 meetings, Barnsley won 1, Huddersfield won 5 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2.67 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Barnsley and Huddersfield?
- Recent form — Barnsley 0W 2D 3L; Huddersfield 2W 2D 1L.
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