Peterborough United and Barnsley face each other in an official match of the 2026/27 EFL Cup season. The game takes place at London Road Stadium (Weston Homes Stadium) on Tuesday, 15/09/2026, at 19:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Peterborough United Football Club Limited vs Barnsley Football Club Limited, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Peterborough United vs Barnsley
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The Posh preview
Peterborough United comes into the match having played 2 games in the EFL Cup so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 3 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 21 wins, 9 draws, and 30 losses.
Peterborough United's attack has scored 82 goals during this period. Out of this total, 6 goals were scored in the EFL Cup, averaging 3 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.37.
The offence system of Peterborough United is led by Harry Leonard as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 16 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Archie Collins, who has contributed with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 0.5 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 88 goals conceded in 60 matches, resulting in an average of 1.47.
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On the other hand, Barnsley comes into the match having played 2 games in the EFL Cup so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 2 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 22 wins, 17 draws, and 24 losses.
Barnsley's attack has scored 93 goals during this period. Out of this total, 4 goals were scored in the EFL Cup, averaging 2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.48.
The offence system of Barnsley is led by David McGoldrick as the top scorer of the season. The irish forward has scored 15 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Reyes Cleary, who has contributed with 13 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 1.5 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 110 goals conceded in 63 matches, resulting in an average of 1.75.
Head to head: Peterborough United vs Barnsley
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Peterborough United
England - League Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L D L W |
1 |
| Home | L D W L D |
1 |
| Away | D L W L W |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 0 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 0% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.14 | 0 | 1.64 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 0 | 1.89 |
Barnsley
England - League Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W W W |
1.8 |
| Home | L W W L D |
1.4 |
| Away | L W D W L |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 3.5 | 0 |
| Scored | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.71 | 2.21 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
1.26 | 1.76 | 0 |
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