Barnsley vs Cambridge United: match statistics
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Barnsley vs Cambridge United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Barnsley plays Cambridge United in EFL League One (England). The game is scheduled for October 17, 2026. Venue: Oakwell Stadium.
Recent form
Barnsley has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Cambridge United has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Barnsley scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.88. Cambridge United scores 1.56 and allows 1.22. Games in this league average 2.88 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 63% of Barnsley's games and 89% of Cambridge United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 63% and 56%, compared with league averages of 61% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Barnsley has the higher season xG average, 1.82 to 1.57 per game. Barnsley takes 17.1 shots per game, while Cambridge United takes 13.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Barnsley leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.63 goals per game after halftime. Cambridge United leads at halftime in 11% and scores 1.22 after halftime.
When the teams score
Barnsley's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (3 goals). For Cambridge United, it is minutes 46-60 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.88 goals. Both teams score in 61% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
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Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Barnsley | Cambridge United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.20 | 0.35 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Cambridge United is 125% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Barnsley · 1.8 pts / game - Cambridge United
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Cambridge United is 56% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Barnsley · 1.56 goals / game - Cambridge United
Cambridge United is 54% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.88 goals / game - Barnsley · 1.22 goals / game - Cambridge United
Barnsley scores in 63% of games (5 of 8 games), while Cambridge United keeps a clean sheet in 11% (1 of 9 games).
Cambridge United scores in 100% of games (9 of 9 games), while Barnsley keeps a clean sheet in 13% (1 of 8 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Barnsley
Over / Under - Cambridge United
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Barnsley is 40% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.25 pts / game - Barnsley · 0.89 pts / game - Cambridge United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Barnsley - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.9 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Cambridge United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 11% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +5 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Barnsley
Cambridge United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).
Teams vs league
| Barnsley | Liga | Cambridge United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.88 | 2.88 | ▼ 2.78 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 61% | ▲ 89% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 63% | 55% | • 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 24% | ▼ 11% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 65% | ▼ 56% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 82% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Barnsley and Cambridge United play?
Barnsley face Cambridge United on October 17, 2026 in EFL League One at Oakwell Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Barnsley vs Cambridge United?
Barnsley score 1.00 goals per game on average and Cambridge United 1.56. The EFL League One average is 2.88 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Barnsley's matches and 89% of Cambridge United's.
What form are Barnsley and Cambridge United in?
Over the last 5 games Barnsley have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Cambridge United 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Barnsley vs Cambridge United?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.