Barnsley vs Cambridge United

England - EFL League One

Barnsley
Barnsley

1 - 2

17 Oct 2026 10:00

Cambridge United
Cambridge United
Match Events
Live Statistics
  • 59%Ball Possession41%
  • 24Total Shots13
  • 7Shots on Target5
  • 11Corners11
  • 15Fouls10
  • 5Yellow Cards3
Head-to-Head
Barnsley
3
wins
2
draws
Cambridge United
1
wins
33%
BTTS
2/6
100%
OVER 0.5
6/6
100%
OVER 1.5
6/6
33%
OVER 2.5
2/6

Key Statistics

  • Avg. Goals

    Average

    2.88

    League 2.87

  • Over 2.5 Goals

    Average

    50%

    League 54%

  • Both Teams Score

    Well above avg

    88%

    League 61%

  • Cards

    Well above avg

    5.50

    League 3.88

  • Corners

    Well above avg

    15.25

    League 10.96

Based on 125 completed matches this season.

Over / Under

  • 0.5

    1+ gol

    OVER
    94%
    UNDER
    6%

  • 1.5

    2+ gol

    OVER
    82%
    UNDER
    18%

  • 2.5

    3+ gol

    OVER
    58%
    UNDER
    42%

  • 3.5

    4+ gol

    OVER
    29%
    UNDER
    71%

Based on the whole season for both teams combined

Team Performance

Barnsley

Home

LDLLW
VS

Cambridge United

Away

WDDWD

Points & Results

  • 1.00
    PPG
    1.78
  • 25%
    Wins
    44%
  • 50%
    First to Score
    56%

Goals Scored & Conceded

  • 1.00
    Scored/game
    1.56
  • 1.88
    Conceded/game
    1.22
  • 1.82
    xG
    1.57
  • 1.45
    xGA
    1.33

Trends

  • 63%
    Both Score
    89%
  • 13%
    Clean Sheet
    11%

Barnsley vs Cambridge United: Statistics and Analysis - EFL League One 2026/2027

On this page you can check all the key statistics for Barnsley vs Cambridge United - goals, corners, form, trends, head-to-head record and more.

This EFL League One match was played on 17/10/2026 (Saturday) and finished Barnsley 1 - 2 Cambridge United.

The venue is Oakwell Stadium.

The fixture is part of game week 11th of the EFL League One season. Barnsley currently sits in position 20th of the EFL League One table. Cambridge United occupies position 5th.

Stat Probabilities for Barnsley vs Cambridge United

Our projection system combines both teams' numbers into percentage chances for the key statistical markets in this match:

Both teams to score: our projection puts the chance of both teams scoring in Barnsley vs Cambridge United at 88%.

Over 2.5 goals: the combined stats for Barnsley and Cambridge United point to a 50% chance of over 2.5 goals in this match.

Over 9.5 corners: this match has a 75% chance of producing 10 or more corners.

Barnsley over 4.5 corners: Barnsley has taken 5 or more corners in 88% of their matches in the competition.

Cambridge United over 4.5 corners: Cambridge United has taken 5 or more corners in 78% of their matches in the competition.

For our tips built on these numbers, see the Barnsley vs Cambridge United prediction page.

Who is the favorite in Barnsley vs Cambridge United?

According to the latest match odds, Cambridge United is the favorite at 2.57 an implied probability of about 38.91%. The full 1X2 market has Barnsley at 2.58, the draw at 3.66, and Cambridge United at 2.57.

Overall performance in the EFL League One

Barnsley's record so far reads 2W-2D-4L from 8 played a win rate of 25% at 1 points per game.

Cambridge United stands at 4W-4D-1L from 9 played, winning 44% of their matches at 1.78 points per game.

In their last five, Barnsley has gone 1W-1D-3L, averaging 0.8 points per game.

Cambridge United's last five read 2W-3D-0L, at 1.8 points per game.

At home, Barnsley has a 25% win rate (1W-1D-2L from 4 played).

On the road, Cambridge United has won 25% of their matches (1W-3D-0L from 4 played).

Goal statistics for Barnsley vs Cambridge United

In attack, Barnsley averages 1 goals scored per game in the EFL League One (8 in total), while conceding 1.88 per game (15 in total).

Cambridge United averages 1.56 goals scored per game (14 in total) and 1.22 conceded per game (11 in total).

Barnsley's top scorer this season is David McGoldrick, with 15 goals.

For Cambridge United, Ben Knight leads the scoring charts with 11 goals this season.

Barnsley's main creator is Reyes Cleary, with 13 assists.

James Brophy tops the Cambridge United assist chart with 8.

More detail - goals home and away, expected goals and first-to-score rates - is in the tables above.

Head-to-head: Barnsley vs Cambridge United

Barnsley and Cambridge United have met 6 times in recent years. The record:

  • Barnsley wins: 3

  • Draws: 2

  • Cambridge United wins: 1

Frequently asked questions about Barnsley vs Cambridge United

When was Barnsley vs Cambridge United played?

The match was played on 17/10/2026 (Saturday) and finished Barnsley 1 - 2 Cambridge United.

What is the head-to-head record between Barnsley and Cambridge United?

Across their last 6 meetings the record is 3-2-1 (Barnsley wins – draws – Cambridge United wins).

What was the last match between Barnsley and Cambridge United?

The two sides last met on 22/03/2025, and the result was Barnsley 1 vs 1 Cambridge United. Full details: Barnsley vs Cambridge United, 22/03/2025.

Who is the favorite in Barnsley vs Cambridge United?

Cambridge United is the favorite at odds of 2.57, an implied probability of about 38.91%. Barnsley is priced at 2.58, the draw at 3.66 and Cambridge United at 2.57.

Where can I find Barnsley vs Cambridge United stats?

All key statistics for Barnsley vs Cambridge United are on this page, updated in real time.