Barnsley v Oxford United prediction
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TACTIX’s free model pick for Barnsley v Oxford United, League One on Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Barnsley host Oxford United in League One on Saturday 31 October (kick-off 15:00 UK).
The key numbers
Barnsley are winless in their last seven matches in all competitions. Oxford United are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions. Barnsley have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions. Oxford United have scored in nine consecutive matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
10 of Barnsley’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in 11 of Barnsley’s last 15 results in all competitions (73%). At home, Barnsley have two wins, two draws and four defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.00 points per game, scoring 1.25 and conceding 2.00. Barnsley have scored 10 goals, the eighth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Barnsley have conceded 19 goals, the fourth-most of the 24 clubs.
Eight of Oxford United’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in eight of Oxford United’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). Away from home, Oxford United have three wins, one draw and four defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 1.25 points per game, scoring 1.25 and conceding 1.38. Oxford United have scored 18 goals, the sixth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Oxford United have conceded 10 goals, the second-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Barnsley (22nd) and Oxford United (eighth) are 10 points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Oxford United the stronger side, 399 rating points above Barnsley (Oxford United 1737, Barnsley 1338, after at least 245 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 23 January 2024, finished Oxford United 0–1 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, V. Yoganathan, A. Richards — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, A. Kay (5.4 per match over 13 appearances, two assists) and Reyes Cleary (4.7 per match over 13 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 3.1 tackles per 90 over 1174 minutes, with a tackle in 10 of the last 10 appearances. Reyes Cleary averages 1.9 key passes per 90 over 1014 minutes, with a key pass in nine of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Oxford United XI (4-4-2): S. Eastwood, C. Brown, M. Helik, P. Kioso, J. Currie, C. Brannagan, S. Dembélé, K. Andrews, M. Missanga, M. Harris, G. O'Donkor — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, S. Dembélé (5.6 per match over 10 appearances, two goals and three assists) and Kai Andrews (3.4 per match over seven appearances, one goal and two assists) have been Oxford United’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Oxford United (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), S. Dembélé averages 1.5 key passes per 90 over 785 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances. Kai Andrews averages 0.7 key passes per 90 over 546 minutes, with a key pass in three of the last nine 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 4 · draws 1 · Oxford United 1 · 3 goals/game
- Recent form: Barnsley 0W 2D 3L · Oxford United 3W 2D 0L
Barnsley v Oxford United (League One): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 21 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 20 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Barnsley for / against | Line | Oxford United for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.25 for · 2.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 2 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 6.75 for · 7.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.25 for · 6.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 19 for · 15.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 11.75 for · 14.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 6.13 for · 5.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.63 for · 3.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 14.75 for · 10.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 14 for · 15.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.75 for · 2.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.63 for · 2.75 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 | — |
| Tobi Adeyemo n 8 | 75.8 | 2.4 | 0.9 | — |
| Patrick Kelly n 8 | 73.8 | 2.1 | 1.5 | — |
| Amani Richards n 8 | 42.8 | 2.1 | 0.8 | — |
| Leo Farrell n 8 | 22.3 | 2 | 1 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Cleary n 8 | 80.6 | 3.5 | 1.1 |
| M. Kirk n 8 | 50.8 | 3.3 | 1.1 |
| Amani Richards n 8 | 42.8 | 3.2 | 2.1 |
| Vimal Yoganathan n 8 | 67 | 2.4 | 1 |
| L. Connell n 8 | 59.9 | 2.4 | 1.1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. McGeehan n 8 | 84.5 | 0.4 | 0 |
| R. Cleary n 8 | 80.6 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Patrick Kelly n 8 | 73.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| M. Kirk n 8 | 50.8 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Clayton Taylor n 8 | 26.5 | 0 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Vimal Yoganathan n 8 | 67 | 3 |
| A. Kay n 8 | 90 | 2.9 |
| Ziyad Mallah n 8 | 67.4 | 2.2 |
| Luke William Alker n 8 | 52.6 | 2.1 |
| S. Gale n 8 | 78.4 | 1.9 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Kieran Flavell n 8 | 90 | 3.5 |
| Rogan Ravenhill n 8 | 90 | 2.5 |
| C. Slicker n 8 | 90 | 2.3 |
Oxford United
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. O'Donkor n 8 | 26.1 | 5.6 | 5.2 | — |
| Jamie Carson McDonnell n 8 | 57.6 | 3.3 | 0.4 | — |
| S. Mills n 8 | 56.3 | 3.2 | 1 | — |
| L. Sibley n 8 | 38.6 | 2.6 | 1.5 | — |
| T. Goodrham n 8 | 43.6 | 2.3 | 1.5 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. O'Donkor n 8 | 26.1 | 3 | 1.7 |
| T. Goodrham n 8 | 43.6 | 2.3 | 1.5 |
| Lucas Pasquoto n 8 | 32.3 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| M. Harris n 8 | 65.6 | 1.7 | 1.2 |
| C. Brannagan n 8 | 88.9 | 1.5 | 0.9 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. Lynch n 5 | 32 | 0.6 | 1.1 |
| G. O'Donkor n 8 | 26.1 | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| L. Snowden n 5 | 14 | 0 | 1.3 |
| S. Dembélé n 8 | 80.6 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| M. Harris n 8 | 65.6 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Currie n 8 | 60.6 | 3.9 |
| B. Spencer n 8 | 45.8 | 3 |
| P. Kioso n 8 | 66 | 2.9 |
| Jamie Carson McDonnell n 8 | 57.6 | 2.9 |
| L. Snowden n 5 | 14 | 2.6 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| S. Eastwood n 8 | 83.3 | 2.6 |
| J. Cumming n 8 | 80.5 | 2.5 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Barnsley v Oxford United — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2024-01-23 Oxford United 0–1 Barnsley
- 2023-08-19 Barnsley 1–3 Oxford United
- 2023-04-22 Barnsley 2–0 Oxford United
- 2023-02-01 Oxford United 1–2 Barnsley
- 2019-01-29 Oxford United 2–2 Barnsley
- 2018-08-04 Barnsley 4–0 Oxford United
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Barnsley and Oxford United?
- In their last 6 meetings, Barnsley won 4, Oxford United won 1 and there was 1 draw, averaging 3 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Barnsley and Oxford United?
- Recent form — Barnsley 0W 2D 3L; Oxford United 3W 2D 0L.
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