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Huddersfield v Barnsley result

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Huddersfield 2–1 Barnsley — Huddersfield won this League One match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Huddersfield beat Barnsley 2–1 in League One on Saturday 21 February. Barnsley have scored in six consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

Huddersfield came from behind: Barnsley led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Barnsley: David McGoldrick (42’, assisted by Luca Connell); Huddersfield: Ryan Ledson (57’, assisted by Bali Mumba) and Ryan Hardie (74’, assisted by C. Ashia).

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) agree with the result: Huddersfield 1.70, Barnsley 0.88, from 15 shots to 10 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

P. Wright showed three yellow cards — against 3.8 yellows a game across the last 6 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Huddersfield: Ryan Ledson (46’); Barnsley: Georgie Gent (6’) and C. O'Keeffe (90+5’).

What it changes

Huddersfield stay sixth after this result (34 league matches played). Huddersfield have scored 74 goals, the fourth-most of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). Huddersfield have conceded 64 goals, the ninth-most of the 24 clubs.

Barnsley move down from 12th to 14th (30 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.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Patrick Kelly (Barnsley) 9.2, Luca Connell (Barnsley) 7.6 and Ryan Ledson (Huddersfield) 5.5 led the match.

Next up

Huddersfield next travel to Wycombe on 14 November 2026.

Barnsley next travel to Wigan on 14 November 2026.

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

Next for Huddersfield: Wycombe v Huddersfield, Saturday 14 November — the preview. Next for Barnsley: Wigan v Barnsley, Saturday 14 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Huddersfield 2–1 Barnsley · League One
  • Referee: P. Wright
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Huddersfield 4 · draws 1 · Barnsley 1 · 2.5 goals/game
  • Recent form: Huddersfield 2W 1D 2L · Barnsley 2W 2D 1L

Huddersfield 2–1 Barnsley (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

1 / 2
Goals
against 1.25 / 2.13 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
4.5 / 4.38
Corners
against 4.63 / 7.13 · 2 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
3 / 4.38
Shots on target
against 3.25 / 4.75 · 1 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
2.63 / 2.25
Cards
against 3 / 1.25 · 5 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 February 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 17 February 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 gameHuddersfield for / againstLineBarnsley for / against
Goals scored
1 for · 1.25 against n 8
2.5standard
2 for · 2.13 against n 8
Corners won
4.5 for · 4.63 against n 8
9.5standard
4.38 for · 7.13 against n 8
Shots
10.63 for · 9.25 against n 8
19.5standard
11.5 for · 13.88 against n 8
Shots on target
3 for · 3.25 against n 8
8.5standard
4.38 for · 4.75 against n 8
Fouls committed
12.25 for · 13.38 against n 8
21.5standard
12.13 for · 9.13 against n 8
Cards shown
2.63 for · 3 against n 8
3.5standard
2.25 for · 1.25 against n 8

Referee: P. Wright.

Huddersfield

Huddersfield Defensive

Huddersfield — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Huddersfield before kick-off, to 17 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
R. Ledson n 887
1.76/5
1.44/3
A. Phillips
M. Harness n 868.5
1.85/3
26/3
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L. Sørensen n 843.3
1.33/2
0.52/0
A. Phillips
L. Nicholls n 890
00/0
0.32/0
—
J. Low n 878.4
0.73/2
0.64/0
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Huddersfield — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Huddersfield before kick-off, to 17 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
R. Ledson n 887
2.26/5
M. Harness n 868.5
2.55/4
L. Sørensen n 843.3
1.84/2
L. Nicholls n 890
00/0
J. Low n 878.4
0.74/1
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Huddersfield Attacking

Huddersfield — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Huddersfield before kick-off, to 17 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
R. Ledson n 887
0.84/2
0.32/0
M. Harness n 868.5
14/2
0.73/1
L. Sørensen n 843.3
1.64/2
0.52/0
L. Nicholls n 890
00/0
00/0
J. Low n 878.4
0.74/1
0.42/1
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Huddersfield — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Huddersfield before kick-off, to 17 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
R. Ledson n 887
0.11/0
00/0
M. Harness n 868.5
0.32/0
0.31/1
L. Sørensen n 843.3
0.31/0
0.31/0
L. Nicholls n 890
00/0
00/0
J. Low n 878.4
0.11/0
00/0
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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 17 February 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. Shepherd31852631 min230.8 /90210.7 /90371.3 /901806.2 /90250.9 /9070.2 /90
T. Watson28752096 min492.1 /90251.1 /90120.5 /901446.2 /90231 /9020.1 /90
N. Ogbeta20741480 min332 /90161 /9050.3 /90754.6 /9080.5 /9010.1 /90
M. de Gevigney16731166 min201.5 /90181.4 /9090.7 /90937.2 /90161.2 /9010.1 /90
C. O'Keeffe990810 min141.6 /90121.3 /9010.1 /90515.7 /90171.9 /9030.3 /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 17 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
J. Shepherd n 881.5
1.25/3
0.11/0
—
A. Phillips n 863.5
0.94/1
0.52/1
L. Sørensen
Jonathan Bland n 867.8
1.37/1
0.53/0
—
D. Keillor-Dunn n 879.1
0.32/0
0.43/0
—
T. Watson n 872.6
1.45/3
1.15/1
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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 17 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
J. Shepherd n 881.5
15/2
A. Phillips n 863.5
1.15/1
Jonathan Bland n 867.8
2.55/4
D. Keillor-Dunn n 879.1
0.63/1
T. Watson n 872.6
24/3
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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 Farrell32061 min00 /9000 /9023 /9011.5 /9011.5 /9000 /90
A. Phillips30722147 min80.3 /9030.1 /90291.2 /90140.6 /90321.3 /9070.3 /90
Jonathan Bland29732113 min00 /9010 /90170.7 /9080.3 /90160.7 /9090.4 /90
Patrick Kelly28651812 min30.1 /9030.1 /90201 /90120.6 /90412 /90361.8 /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 17 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
J. Shepherd n 881.5
00/0
00/0
A. Phillips n 863.5
1.46/2
0.94/1
Jonathan Bland n 867.8
0.84/1
0.53/0
D. Keillor-Dunn n 879.1
2.17/4
1.15/3
T. Watson n 872.6
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 17 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
J. Shepherd n 881.5
00/0
00/0
A. Phillips n 863.5
0.74/0
00/0
Jonathan Bland n 867.8
00/0
00/0
D. Keillor-Dunn n 879.1
0.42/1
00/0
T. Watson n 872.6
00/0
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
HuddersfieldBarnsley
53%Possession47%
1.70Expected goals (xG)0.88
15Shots10
4Shots on target3
2Shots off target4
9Blocked shots3
10Shots inside the box7
10Corners7
1Offsides1
6Fouls10
1Yellow cards2
0Red cards0
2Saves2
403Passes363
78%Pass accuracy78%

Huddersfield Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
L. Nicholls9000000006.9
R. Balker9000110106.9
M. Wallace9000000007.9
S. Roughan9000000106.9
L. Sørensen9000102407.2
R. Ledson90101120Y8
B. Mumba9001001307.3
M. Harness9000110106.3
C. Humphreys8100003006.6
A. May7300000006.2
W. Alves5600000006.5
R. Hardie sub3410210007.3
C. Ashia sub1701001007
D. Kasumu sub900001006.9

Barnsley Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
O. Goodman9000000005.9
E. O'Connell9000100306.7
J. Shepherd9000100007.3
L. Connell9001103407.3
A. Phillips9000111006.2
Patrick Kelly9000001508
R. Cleary9000003106.3
C. O'Keeffe89000010Y6.3
S. Banks8000001207
Georgie Gent67000003Y6.3
D. McGoldrick6610320007.5
T. Bradshaw sub2400000006.2
T. Watson sub2300000206.7
Jonathan Bland sub1000000006.7
Vimal Yoganathan sub10000010–

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

Recent form
HuddersfieldWWDLL
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1.2 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
BarnsleyWDLDW
Last 5: 2W 2D 1L · 2.4 scored / 2 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Huddersfield 4 · 1 draw · Barnsley 1 · 2.5 goals/game
  • 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
  • 2021-12-04 Barnsley 1–1 Huddersfield
League standing · 2025/26
Huddersfield#9 pos67 pts46 pl+10 GD
Barnsley#15 pos59 pts46 pl-5 GD
Goals per game
Huddersfield scored1.61
Barnsley scored1.48
Huddersfield conceded1.39
Barnsley conceded1.59

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Huddersfield and Barnsley?
In their last 6 meetings, Huddersfield won 4, Barnsley won 1 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.5 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Huddersfield and Barnsley?
Recent form — Huddersfield 2W 1D 2L; Barnsley 2W 2D 1L.

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