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
Game details
Barnsley played against Peterborough United in EFL League One (England). The game was played on February 17, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Barnsley has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Peterborough United has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Barnsley scores 1.68 goals per game and allows 1.75. Peterborough United scores 1.41 and allows 1.34. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 68% of Barnsley's games and 47% of Peterborough United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 68% and 53%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Barnsley has the higher season xG average, 1.40 to 1.29 per game. Barnsley takes 12.1 shots per game, while Peterborough United takes 11.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Barnsley leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 0.86 goals per game after halftime. Peterborough United leads at halftime in 31% and scores 0.81 after halftime.
When the teams score
Barnsley's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (10 goals). For Peterborough United, it is minutes 31-45+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.59 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
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.
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Game stats
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 | Peterborough United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.41 | 0.36 |
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.
Peterborough United is 20% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Barnsley · 1.2 pts / game - 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 19% better for: goals scored per game.
1.68 goals / game - Barnsley · 1.41 goals / game - Peterborough United
Peterborough United is 31% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.75 goals / game - Barnsley · 1.34 goals / game - Peterborough United
Barnsley scores in 75% of games (21 of 28 meczów), while Peterborough United keeps a clean sheet in 25% (8 of 32 meczów).
Peterborough United scores in 72% of games (23 of 32 meczów), while Barnsley keeps a clean sheet in 7% (2 of 28 meczów).
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 - Peterborough 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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Barnsley - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 36%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Peterborough United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 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 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -4 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
* 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 0-15 (10 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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 from completed games this season.
Game profile
Barnsley
Peterborough 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 | Peterborough United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.43 | 2.59 | ▲ 2.75 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 68% | 51% | ▼ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 68% | 50% | ▲ 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 7% | 27% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 86% | 68% | ▲ 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 96% | 81% | • 81% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Barnsley's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Peterborough United. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
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 1.68 goals per game on average and Peterborough United 1.41. The EFL League One average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 68% of Barnsley's matches and 47% of Peterborough United's.
What form are Barnsley and Peterborough United in?
Over the last 5 games Barnsley have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Peterborough United 2-0-3 (1.20 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.