League One: Two sides in reasonably good shape get together for this match. Barnsley with a tiny edge with their 7th place in the league table?
- Cambridge United have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
- Barnsley have the most scored goals (20) in League One
It's no vacation for neither Cambridge nor Barnsley as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Cambridge United form and stats
The story so far in the League One for Cambridge United at their home stadium (Abbey Stadium) is 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat.
The home team returns to Abbey Stadium after drawing with Derby County (placed 12th) on their last time out; the game ended 0-0. Bennett, defender, was given a rating of 7.4/10 in that game, top of the team. Bennett won 2 of 2 duels.
Preceding that game was the home draw versus Port Vale that ended 1-1.Cambridge United has scored 7 league goals at home this season, in 5 matches. From these home matches, Cambridge United have conceded only 3 goals.
Barnsley form and stats
The story so far for the visiting team, who have the most scored goals (20) in League One, on their League One travels is 3 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats. Having won their last three away games Barnsley has no reason to fear anyone.
The manager Devaney was unhappy after their last game, played at their home stadium Oakwell Stadium. Barnsley suffered a 0-1 loss to Blackpool (placed 11th). Midfielder Kane was the best performer of that match, with a rating of 7.62. Kane hit one key pass and dribled past the opponent 1 of 1 times.
Before that, the win at home hosting Manchester City U21 in the EFL Trophy (3-1).
The schedule is very tough for Barnsley now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A League One game at Exeter City is waiting in only four days.
Barnsley are not goal shy away from home in the league, finding the net 7 times in 4 away games so far. They concede less than a goal on average per away game (2 so far).
Head 2 Head
Numbers for the preceeding two meetings between these two sides are: zero wins for Cambridge United, zero draws and two wins for Barnsley. Over 2,5 goals: one time; under 2,5 goals: one game. The games between these teams have sometimes been ill-tempered, having seen 2 sending-offs from the last two encounters.
Top Goalscorers
  D. Cole 9 goals |   F. Okenabirhie 4 goals | G. Ahadme 2 goals |
Cambridge United missing players
Barnsley missing players
| Cambridge United | Barnsley | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 9 | 5 | 3 | Played | P | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| 4 | 3 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | Lost | L | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 10 | 7 | 4 | Scored | S | 1 | 7 | 20 |
| 7 | 3 | 3 | Conceded | C | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| 89% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 78% | 80% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 90% |
| 22% | 20% | 33% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 25% | 50% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 0% | 40% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 20% |
| 33% | 40% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 50% | 50% |
| 56% | 60% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 50% | 40% |
| 22% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| 5.3 | 6 | 5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 2 | 3.2 | 4.3 |
| 6 | 5.6 | 6.3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 7 | 7 | 5.6 |
| 1.7 | 1.2 | 1.3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3 | 3.2 | 2.3 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12.1 | 12.4 | 10.7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9 | 13.8 | 12.9 |
| 4 | 4.4 | 4.7 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3 | 5 | 4.7 |
| 28% | 32% | 29% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 33% | 35% | 43% |
| 10.6 | 9.6 | 9.3 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 15 | 13.2 | 12.9 |
| 3.4 | 4 | 3.7 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 4 | 4 | 4.8 |
- All of Barnsley's away-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Barnsley have conceded at least twice as many corners as they have won away.
- Barnsley have not yet lost a game away.
- Barnsley have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded away.
- Barnsley have scored in all their away matches so far.
- Barnsley have the fewest conceded goals (2) away in League One
- Barnsley have the most scored goals (20) in League One
- Barnsley have the most scored goals in the second half (14) in League One
- Barnsley have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Barnsley haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Cambridge United have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
- Cambridge United have scored in all their home matches so far.
- Cambridge United haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Portsmouth | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 22 |
| 2 | Oxford United | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 21 |
| 3 | Stevenage | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 18 |
| 4 | Bolton Wanderers | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 17 |
| 5 | Peterborough United | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 17 |
| 6 | Port Vale | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 11 | -4 | 17 |
| 7 | Barnsley | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 16 |
| 8 | Exeter City | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 16 |
| 9 | Wycombe Wanderers | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -1 | 16 |
| 10 | Lincoln City | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 15 |
| 11 | Blackpool | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 15 |
| 12 | Derby County | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 14 |
| 13 | Cambridge United | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 14 |
| 14 | Bristol Rovers | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 12 |
| 15 | Charlton Athletic | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 11 |
| 16 | Leyton Orient | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | -6 | 11 |
| 17 | Northampton Town | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | -1 | 10 |
| 18 | Shrewsbury Town | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | -5 | 10 |
| 19 | Carlisle United | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -6 | 7 |
| 20 | Burton Albion | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | -8 | 7 |
| 21 | Reading | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 8 | -3 | 6 |
| 22 | Wigan Athletic | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 5 |
| 23 | Fleetwood Town | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | -9 | 5 |
| 24 | Cheltenham Town | 10 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 8 | -17 | 1 |
