BarnsleyPlymouth

Barnsley v Plymouth result

Full-time · Barnsley 0–3 Plymouth

League One ·

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The model’s pre-match pick

Barnsley 0–3 Plymouth — Plymouth won this League One match. TACTIX’s pre-match model pick was Over 2.5 goals.

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Over 2.5 goals
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Match report, in numbers

The result

Plymouth won 3–0 at Barnsley in League One on Monday 6 April. Plymouth have scored in seven consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

Plymouth led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Plymouth: O. Oseni (16’, 79’ pen) and Lorent Tolaj (57’).

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 O. Oseni’s goal on 16 minutes.

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) agree with the result: Barnsley 1.18, Plymouth 3.42, from 11 shots to 15 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

T. Reeves showed two yellow cards — against 2.8 yellows a game across the last 8 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Barnsley: Jack Shepherd (78’); Plymouth: M. Ross (10’).

What it changes

Barnsley stay 13th after this result (39 league matches played). Barnsley have scored 68 goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). Barnsley have conceded 73 goals, the second-most of the 24 clubs.

Plymouth move up from ninth to seventh (41 league matches played). Plymouth have scored 75 goals, the third-most of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). Plymouth have conceded 63 goals, the 10th-most of the 24 clubs.

Barnsley are winless in their last six matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Owen Oseni (Plymouth) 13.9, Lorent Tolaj (Plymouth) 7.5 and M. de Gevigney (Barnsley) 4.2 led the match.

What the model said

The model’s free pick, Over 2.5 goals, landed — graded in the live track record, misses included.

Next up

Barnsley next travel to Wigan on 14 November 2026.

Plymouth next travel to Sheffield Wednesday 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 Plymouth: Sheffield Wednesday v Plymouth, Saturday 14 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Barnsley 0–3 Plymouth · League One
  • Referee: T. Reeves
  • Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
  • Head-to-head (last 5): Barnsley 3 · draws 1 · Plymouth 1 · 2.6 goals/game
  • Recent form: Barnsley 0W 4D 1L · Plymouth 3W 1D 1L

Barnsley 0–3 Plymouth (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 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.25 / 2.13
Goals
against 1.13 / 1.13 · 1 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
4.13 / 4.75
Corners
against 5.75 / 4.38 · 2 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
3.38 / 5.5
Shots on target
against 4 / 4.13 · 1 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
2 / 2.88
Cards
against 1.63 / 2.75 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches
2.75 yellows
Referee · T. Reeves
22.88 fouls a game
Home and away split · Pro
over 8 matches
246
Markets analysed

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 3 April 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 3 April 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. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameBarnsley for / againstLinePlymouth for / against
Goals scored
1.25 for · 1.13 against n 8
2.5standard
2.13 for · 1.13 against n 8
Corners won
4.13 for · 5.75 against n 8
9.5standard
4.75 for · 4.38 against n 8
Shots
11.13 for · 14 against n 8
19.5standard
15 for · 13.38 against n 8
Shots on target
3.38 for · 4 against n 8
8.5standard
5.5 for · 4.13 against n 8
Fouls committed
11.63 for · 8.88 against n 8
21.5standard
15.63 for · 10.13 against n 8
Cards shown
2 for · 1.63 against n 8
3.5standard
2.88 for · 2.75 against n 8

Referee: T. Reeves — 2.75 yellow cards a game, 0 red cards, 22.88 fouls over 8 matches.

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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
M. Mahoney25902250 min622.5 /90441.8 /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 3 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
M. Mahoney n 890
2.34/4

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
J. Shepherd38853222 min260.7 /90240.7 /90431.2 /902296.4 /90270.8 /9080.2 /90
T. Watson34742505 min632.3 /90351.3 /90130.5 /901766.3 /90281 /9030.1 /90
M. de Gevigney23771761 min331.7 /90281.4 /90201 /901457.4 /90251.3 /9030.2 /90
N. Ogbeta23691598 min352 /90181 /9050.3 /90804.5 /90100.6 /9010.1 /90
C. O'Keeffe17831418 min271.7 /90231.5 /9020.1 /90946 /90271.7 /9060.4 /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 3 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
A. Phillips n 853.1
1.78/0
0.21/0
—
J. Shepherd n 885.1
0.32/0
0.94/2
J. Edwards
L. Connell n 890
0.65/0
0.85/1
M. Boateng
Jonathan Bland n 858.4
0.83/1
0.62/1
A. Mitchell
T. Watson n 865.6
13/1
0.32/0
—
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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 3 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
A. Phillips n 853.1
1.33/2
J. Shepherd n 885.1
0.42/1
L. Connell n 890
1.36/4
Jonathan Bland n 858.4
13/1
T. Watson n 865.6
2.77/6
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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
D. Keillor-Dunn28812269 min130.5 /9010 /90481.9 /90301.2 /90190.8 /90220.9 /90
Leo Farrell41977 min00 /9000 /9022.3 /9011.2 /9011.2 /9000 /90
A. Phillips39682662 min80.3 /9040.1 /90341.1 /90160.5 /90411.4 /9090.3 /90
L. Connell36873139 min40.1 /9030.1 /90290.8 /90120.3 /90661.9 /90150.4 /90
Jonathan Bland36712549 min00 /9010 /90170.6 /9080.3 /90190.7 /90110.4 /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 3 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
A. Phillips n 853.1
0.83/1
0.21/0
J. Shepherd n 885.1
0.11/0
00/0
L. Connell n 890
0.94/3
0.11/0
Jonathan Bland n 858.4
00/0
00/0
T. Watson n 865.6
00/0
00/0
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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 3 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
A. Phillips n 853.1
00/0
0.21/0
J. Shepherd n 885.1
00/0
00/0
L. Connell n 890
00/0
00/0
Jonathan Bland n 858.4
00/0
00/0
T. Watson n 865.6
00/0
00/0
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Plymouth

Plymouth Defensive

Plymouth — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Plymouth before kick-off, to 3 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
M. Boateng n 890
0.52/1
0.54/0
L. Connell
A. Mitchell n 890
1.14/4
0.43/0
Jonathan Bland
M. Sorinola n 867.6
2.37/3
28/3
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M. Ross n 890
1.47/3
0.65/0
—
J. Edwards n 887.6
1.26/2
1.27/2
J. Shepherd
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Plymouth — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Plymouth before kick-off, to 3 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
M. Boateng n 890
1.37/3
A. Mitchell n 890
0.84/1
M. Sorinola n 867.6
2.37/5
M. Ross n 890
1.55/3
J. Edwards n 887.6
2.17/4
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Plymouth Attacking

Plymouth — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Plymouth before kick-off, to 3 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
M. Boateng n 890
0.53/1
0.32/0
A. Mitchell n 890
0.84/1
0.32/0
M. Sorinola n 867.6
0.73/1
0.32/0
M. Ross n 890
16/1
0.63/1
J. Edwards n 887.6
0.53/1
0.11/0
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Plymouth — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Plymouth before kick-off, to 3 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
M. Boateng n 890
00/0
0.31/1
A. Mitchell n 890
0.11/0
00/0
M. Sorinola n 867.6
00/0
00/0
M. Ross n 890
0.43/0
00/0
J. Edwards n 887.6
00/0
0.11/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
BarnsleyPlymouth
63%Possession37%
1.18Expected goals (xG)3.42
11Shots15
1Shots on target8
6Shots off target2
4Blocked shots5
5Shots inside the box12
4Corners8
2Offsides1
11Fouls7
1Yellow cards1
0Red cards0
5Saves1
434Passes259
78%Pass accuracy61%

Barnsley Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
O. Goodman9000000006.9
M. de Gevigney9000100207.2
E. O'Connell9000000006.6
J. Shepherd90000000Y6.2
L. Connell9000100106.9
Patrick Kelly9000001306.6
D. McGoldrick9000210106.3
R. Cleary9000003006.3
Vimal Yoganathan7800100306.9
Jonathan Bland6700002106.2
T. Bradshaw4500001006.3
A. Phillips sub4500101006.2
S. Banks sub2300101106.3
Leo Farrell sub1200000006.5

Plymouth Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
C. Hazard9000001007.6
M. Ross90000002Y7.2
A. Mitchell9000100107
W. Harding9000110107.5
R. Curtis9000002306.3
M. Boateng9000100106.2
O. Dale9000220206.9
J. Edwards8500001207.2
Owen Oseni8121222008.9
J. Paterson6500001306.9
L. Tolaj6411112007.6
C. Watts sub2600001006.7
C. Roberts sub2500110106.9
B. Galloway sub1400000307
X. Amaechi sub900111106.9

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 Plymouth — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
BarnsleyDDDLD
Last 5: 0W 4D 1L · 1 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
PlymouthWDWWL
Last 5: 3W 1D 1L · 2 scored / 1 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 5
Barnsley 3 · 1 draw · Plymouth 1 · 2.6 goals/game
  • 2025-08-02 Plymouth 1–3 Barnsley
  • 2023-03-11 Barnsley 3–0 Plymouth
  • 2022-07-30 Plymouth 1–0 Barnsley
  • 2019-04-22 Plymouth 0–3 Barnsley
  • 2018-10-02 Barnsley 1–1 Plymouth
League standing · 2025/26
Barnsley#15 pos59 pts46 pl-5 GD
Plymouth#8 pos73 pts46 pl+12 GD
Goals per game
Barnsley scored1.48
Plymouth scored1.63
Barnsley conceded1.59
Plymouth conceded1.37

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the model’s pick for Barnsley v Plymouth?
TACTIX’s free model pick for Barnsley v Plymouth was Over 2.5 goals.
What is the head-to-head record between Barnsley and Plymouth?
In their last 5 meetings, Barnsley won 3, Plymouth won 1 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.6 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Barnsley and Plymouth?
Recent form — Barnsley 0W 4D 1L; Plymouth 3W 1D 1L.

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