Barnsley vs Peterborough United: match statistics
Barnsley demonstrates a decisive advantage in home matches, achieving a 50% win rate and an impressive average of 2.14 goals per match with only 21% of games without scoring. The hosts also possess better xG indicators (1.54 to 1.11), pointing to a higher quality of created chances. Peterborough United has a problematic away form with 56% losses and a zero percentage of draws, suggesting extreme results, though their negative goal difference (-6) on the road speaks against them. The form over the last five matches is even for both teams, but Barnsley should leverage their possession advantage (57%) and higher shot conversion in the comfort of their home ground. A key factor will be the hosts' ability to exploit the visitors' weak defense, which concedes an average of 1.5 goals per away match.
Barnsley vs Peterborough United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Barnsley play Peterborough United in EFL League One (England). The match date is 17 February 2026 at 20:45. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Barnsley: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Peterborough United: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Barnsley scores 1.48 and concedes 1.59 goals per match. Peterborough United scores 1.39 and concedes 1.48. League average: 2.62 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Barnsley 67%, Peterborough United 59%. Over 2.5: Barnsley 63%, Peterborough United 57%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
xG is very similar for both teams. Barnsley: 11.8 shots per match, Peterborough United: 12.1.
Match halves
Barnsley: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.76. Peterborough United: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.83.
Goals by minute
Barnsley: 46-60 (13 goals). Peterborough United: 76-90+ (16 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.62 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 1-0-0. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
Match description
Barnsley demonstrates a decisive advantage in home matches, achieving a 50% win rate and an impressive average of 2.14 goals per match with only 21% of games without scoring. The hosts also possess better xG indicators (1.54 to 1.11), pointing to a higher quality of created chances. Peterborough United has a problematic away form with 56% losses and a zero percentage of draws, suggesting extreme results, though their negative goal difference (-6) on the road speaks against them. The form over the last five matches is even for both teams, but Barnsley should leverage their possession advantage (57%) and higher shot conversion in the comfort of their home ground. A key factor will be the hosts' ability to exploit the visitors' weak defense, which concedes an average of 1.5 goals per away match.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Barnsley | Peterborough United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.33 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Barnsley is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Barnsley · 0.4 pts / match - Peterborough 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.
Barnsley is 6% better for: goals scored per match.
1.48 goals / match - Barnsley · 1.39 goals / match - Peterborough United
Peterborough United is 7% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.59 goals / match - Barnsley · 1.48 goals / match - Peterborough United
Barnsley scores in 74% of matches (34 of 46 matches), while Peterborough United keeps a clean sheet in 22% (10 of 46 matches).
Peterborough United scores in 78% of matches (36 of 46 matches), while Barnsley keeps a clean sheet in 9% (4 of 46 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Barnsley
Over / Under — Peterborough United
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 15% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.3 pts / match - Barnsley · 1.13 pts / match - Peterborough United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Barnsley - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Peterborough United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -4 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (13 goli). Concedes most in 61-75 (19). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (16 goli). Concedes most in 46-60 (21). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
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* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 | Peterborough United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.07 | 2.62 | ▲ 2.87 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 52% | ▲ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 63% | 51% | ▲ 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 9% | 27% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 70% | ▲ 74% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 81% | ▲ 85% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Barnsley 1 - 0 - 0 Peterborough United. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Barnsley vs Peterborough United?
The EFL League One match finished Barnsley 2:1 Peterborough United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Barnsley vs Peterborough United?
Barnsley score 1.48 goals per game on average and Peterborough United 1.39. The EFL League One average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Barnsley's matches and 59% of Peterborough United's.
What form are Barnsley and Peterborough United in?
Over the last 5 games Barnsley have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Peterborough United 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Barnsley vs Peterborough 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.