Sunderland v Barnsley result
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Sunderland 4–2 Barnsley — Sunderland won this League One match.
The result
Sunderland beat Barnsley 4–2 at Stadium of Light in League One on Tuesday 27 November. Sunderland are unbeaten in their last 12 matches in all competitions.
The goals
Sunderland led 3–1 at half-time. The goals — Sunderland: A. McGeady (19’ pen), J. Maja (20’, assisted by Adam Matthews), Lynden Gooch (32’, assisted by A. McGeady) and L. O'Nien (83’, assisted by A. McGeady); Barnsley: Kieffer Moore (41’; 61’, assisted by Alex Mowatt).
What it changes
Sunderland have scored 80 goals, the third-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2018/19 so far). Sunderland have conceded 47 goals, the fourth-fewest of the 24 clubs.
Barnsley have scored 80 goals, the third-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2018/19 so far). Barnsley have conceded 39 goals, the fewest of the 24 clubs.
Sunderland have scored in at least 15 consecutive matches in all competitions. Barnsley have scored in seven consecutive matches in all competitions.
Next up
Sunderland next travel to Coventry on 31 October 2026.
Barnsley next host Oxford United on 31 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Sunderland: Coventry v Sunderland, Saturday 31 October — the preview. Next for Barnsley: Barnsley v Oxford United, Saturday 31 October — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: Sunderland 4–2 Barnsley · League One
- Venue: Stadium of Light · Sunderland
- Referee: Andy Madley, England
- Head-to-head (last 2): Sunderland 0 · draws 0 · Barnsley 2 · 2 goals/game
- Recent form: Sunderland 3W 2D 0L · Barnsley 4W 1D 0L
Sunderland 4–2 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 13 May 2026). See the live track record →
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings
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- 2018-01-01 Sunderland 0–1 Barnsley
- 2017-08-26 Barnsley 3–0 Sunderland
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Sunderland and Barnsley?
- In their last 2 meetings, Sunderland won 0, Barnsley won 2 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Sunderland and Barnsley?
- Recent form — Sunderland 3W 2D 0L; Barnsley 4W 1D 0L.
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