Barnsley v Stevenage result
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Barnsley 3–1 Stevenage — Barnsley won this League One match.
The result
Barnsley beat Stevenage 3–1 in League One on Saturday 31 January. It is Barnsley’s first win over Stevenage since 23 December 2023, after three meetings without one (the 4 prior meetings TACTIX holds).
The goals
Barnsley led 2–1 at half-time. The goals — Barnsley: David McGoldrick (14’) and Davis Keillor-Dunn (31’, assisted by Reyes Cleary; 48’, assisted by S. Banks); Stevenage: Daniel Kemp (37’, assisted by Jamie Reid).
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) agree with the result: Barnsley 1.58, Stevenage 1.01, from 12 shots to 11 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
S. Stockbridge showed five yellow cards — against 4.8 yellows a game across the last 13 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Barnsley: T. Watson (7’), Jack Shepherd (65’) and Owen Goodman (66’); Stevenage: H. Cornick (65’) and B. Lubala (66’).
What it changes
Barnsley stay 15th after this result (25 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.
Stevenage stay seventh after this result (28 league matches played). Stevenage have scored 49 goals, the fifth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). Stevenage have conceded 46 goals, the second-fewest of the 24 clubs.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Davis Keillor-Dunn (Barnsley) 8.9, Lewis Freestone (Stevenage) 7.0 and T. Watson (Barnsley) 6.1 led the match.
Head-to-head
Stevenage are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Barnsley.
Next up
Barnsley next travel to Wigan on 14 November 2026.
Stevenage next host Mansfield Town 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 Stevenage: Stevenage v Mansfield Town, Saturday 14 November — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: Barnsley 3–1 Stevenage · League One
- Referee: S. Stockbridge
- Head-to-head (last 4): Barnsley 1 · draws 0 · Stevenage 3 · 2.5 goals/game
- Recent form: Barnsley 1W 2D 2L · Stevenage 1W 2D 2L
Barnsley 3–1 Stevenage (League One): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, 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
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 27 January 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Barnsley for / against | Line | Stevenage for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1 for · 2.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.63 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.63 for · 6.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5.88 for · 3.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 9 for · 12.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 11 for · 10.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 2.88 for · 4.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.38 for · 3.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10 for · 8.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 12.63 for · 12.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.75 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.25 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: S. Stockbridge — 4.77 yellow cards a game, 0.15 red cards, 26.08 fouls over 13 matches.
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Barnsley
Barnsley Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Mahoney | 25 | 902250 min | 622.5 /90 | 441.8 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Mahoney n 8 | 90 | 2.3 |
Barnsley Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Shepherd | 26 | 842181 min | 200.8 /90 | 200.8 /90 | 301.2 /90 | 1496.1 /90 | 190.8 /90 | 40.2 /90 |
| T. Watson | 23 | 771768 min | 381.9 /90 | 231.2 /90 | 90.5 /90 | 1155.9 /90 | 191 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
| N. Ogbeta | 19 | 761435 min | 332.1 /90 | 161 /90 | 50.3 /90 | 744.6 /90 | 80.5 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
| M. de Gevigney | 15 | 751121 min | 181.4 /90 | 181.4 /90 | 70.6 /90 | 887.1 /90 | 161.3 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
| C. O'Keeffe | 4 | 90360 min | 41 /90 | 92.3 /90 | 10.3 /90 | 164 /90 | 102.5 /90 | 20.5 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Keillor-Dunn n 8 | 80.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | — |
| J. Shepherd n 8 | 81.5 | 0.8 | 1 | — |
| A. Phillips n 8 | 68.9 | 0.5 | 0.5 | — |
| Jonathan Bland n 8 | 70.6 | 1.4 | 0.5 | — |
| M. Mahoney n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0.3 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| D. Keillor-Dunn n 8 | 80.3 | 0.6 |
| J. Shepherd n 8 | 81.5 | 1 |
| A. Phillips n 8 | 68.9 | 1.5 |
| Jonathan Bland n 8 | 70.6 | 2.5 |
| L. Connell n 8 | 83.6 | 1.6 |
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Barnsley Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Keillor-Dunn | 27 | 812188 min | 110.5 /90 | 10 /90 | 451.9 /90 | 281.2 /90 | 180.7 /90 | 210.9 /90 |
| Leo Farrell | 3 | 2061 min | 00 /90 | 00 /90 | 23 /90 | 11.5 /90 | 11.5 /90 | 00 /90 |
| A. Phillips | 26 | 751955 min | 60.3 /90 | 30.1 /90 | 261.2 /90 | 120.6 /90 | 311.4 /90 | 60.3 /90 |
| Jonathan Bland | 26 | 731902 min | 00 /90 | 10 /90 | 160.8 /90 | 70.3 /90 | 140.7 /90 | 80.4 /90 |
| L. Connell | 23 | 861969 min | 20.1 /90 | 20.1 /90 | 160.7 /90 | 80.4 /90 | 452.1 /90 | 120.5 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| D. Keillor-Dunn n 8 | 80.3 | 2.1 | 1.1 |
| J. Shepherd n 8 | 81.5 | 0.1 | 0 |
| A. Phillips n 8 | 68.9 | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| Jonathan Bland n 8 | 70.6 | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| M. Mahoney n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| D. Keillor-Dunn n 8 | 80.3 | 0.3 | 0 |
| J. Shepherd n 8 | 81.5 | 0 | 0 |
| A. Phillips n 8 | 68.9 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Jonathan Bland n 8 | 70.6 | 0 | 0 |
| M. Mahoney n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
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Stevenage
Stevenage Defensive
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Marschall n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.3 | — |
| H. White n 8 | 80.3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | — |
| J. Reid n 8 | 75 | 1.1 | 1.2 | — |
| D. Kemp n 8 | 54.6 | 0.8 | 0.6 | — |
| C. Piergianni n 8 | 90 | 1.1 | 1 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| F. Marschall n 8 | 90 | 0 |
| H. White n 8 | 80.3 | 1.7 |
| J. Reid n 8 | 75 | 0 |
| D. Kemp n 8 | 54.6 | 1 |
| C. Piergianni n 8 | 90 | 1.3 |
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Stevenage Attacking
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| F. Marschall n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| H. White n 8 | 80.3 | 1 | 0 |
| J. Reid n 8 | 75 | 1.7 | 1.1 |
| D. Kemp n 8 | 54.6 | 0 | 0 |
| C. Piergianni n 8 | 90 | 0.8 | 0.4 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| F. Marschall n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| H. White n 8 | 80.3 | 0 | 0.1 |
| J. Reid n 8 | 75 | 0 | 0 |
| D. Kemp n 8 | 54.6 | 0 | 0 |
| C. Piergianni n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
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Match Statistics & Details
| Barnsley | Stevenage | |
|---|---|---|
| 45% | Possession | 55% |
| 1.58 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.01 |
| 12 | Shots | 11 |
| 6 | Shots on target | 1 |
| 4 | Shots off target | 7 |
| 2 | Blocked shots | 3 |
| 9 | Shots inside the box | 7 |
| 3 | Corners | 7 |
| 1 | Offsides | 1 |
| 13 | Fouls | 11 |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 0 | Saves | 3 |
| 350 | Passes | 404 |
| 68% | Pass accuracy | 70% |
Barnsley Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O. Goodman | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.3 |
| E. O'Connell | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| J. Shepherd | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6 |
| T. Watson | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | Y | 6.9 |
| C. O'Keeffe | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| L. Connell | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| D. McGoldrick | 90 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| S. Banks | 89 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.6 |
| D. Keillor-Dunn | 81 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| R. Cleary | 80 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Patrick Kelly | 71 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Vimal Yoganathan sub | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| T. Chirewa sub | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Jonathan Bland sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| M. Roberts sub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
Stevenage Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Marschall | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| D. Sweeney | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.2 |
| C. Piergianni | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.9 |
| L. Freestone | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6.7 |
| S. Earley | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.3 |
| D. Kemp | 59 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| J. Reid | 59 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Roberts | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| D. Phillips | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| H. White | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| J. Pattenden | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| P. Patterson sub | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| J. Houghton sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| L. Thompson sub | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| B. Lubala sub | 31 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.2 |
| C. Campbell sub | 31 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| H. Cornick sub | 31 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.2 |
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 Stevenage — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2025-01-25 Barnsley 0–1 Stevenage
- 2024-09-14 Stevenage 3–0 Barnsley
- 2024-04-09 Stevenage 2–1 Barnsley
- 2023-12-23 Barnsley 2–1 Stevenage
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Barnsley and Stevenage?
- In their last 4 meetings, Barnsley won 1, Stevenage won 3 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Barnsley and Stevenage?
- Recent form — Barnsley 1W 2D 2L; Stevenage 1W 2D 2L.
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