Barnsley vs Stevenage: match statistics
Barnsley holds a clear home advantage with a 55% win rate and a positive goal difference of +5, while Stevenage has won only 36% of their away games with a negative goal difference of -2. The hosts average 2 goals per match at home, significantly surpassing Stevenage's 1.07 goals away. Barnsley also dominates possession (58% vs 42%) and registers more shots per match (12.55 vs 8.71), indicating control of the game. Stevenage has a high 43% clean sheet rate in away fixtures, which further weakens their chances. The recent form of both teams is similar (1 point per game), but Barnsley's home strength and xG statistics (1.45 vs 1.04) favor the hosts. Considering all factors, a Barnsley win is the most likely outcome, although 7th-placed Stevenage could put up resistance, making a draw a realistic alternative.
Barnsley vs Stevenage: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Barnsley played against Stevenage in EFL League One (England). The game was played on January 31, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Barnsley has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Stevenage has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Barnsley scores 1.54 goals per game and allows 1.67. Stevenage scores 1.07 and allows 0.89. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 63% of Barnsley's games and 44% of Stevenage's. The Over 2.5 rates are 63% and 33%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Barnsley has the higher season xG average, 1.34 to 1.14 per game. Barnsley takes 11.5 shots per game, while Stevenage takes 9.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Barnsley leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.79 goals per game after halftime. Stevenage leads at halftime in 19% and scores 0.74 after halftime.
When the teams score
Barnsley's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (8 goals). For Stevenage, it is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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 holds a clear home advantage with a 55% win rate and a positive goal difference of +5, while Stevenage has won only 36% of their away games with a negative goal difference of -2. The hosts average 2 goals per match at home, significantly surpassing Stevenage's 1.07 goals away. Barnsley also dominates possession (58% vs 42%) and registers more shots per match (12.55 vs 8.71), indicating control of the game. Stevenage has a high 43% clean sheet rate in away fixtures, which further weakens their chances. The recent form of both teams is similar (1 point per game), but Barnsley's home strength and xG statistics (1.45 vs 1.04) favor the hosts. Considering all factors, a Barnsley win is the most likely outcome, although 7th-placed Stevenage could put up resistance, making a draw a realistic alternative.
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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 | Stevenage | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 0.32 |
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.
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 44% better for: goals scored per game.
1.54 goals / game - Barnsley · 1.07 goals / game - Stevenage
Stevenage is 88% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.67 goals / game - Barnsley · 0.89 goals / game - Stevenage
Barnsley scores in 71% of games (17 of 24 meczów), while Stevenage keeps a clean sheet in 37% (10 of 27 meczów).
Stevenage scores in 67% of games (18 of 27 meczów), while Barnsley keeps a clean sheet in 8% (2 of 24 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 - Stevenage
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 33% of games and wins 38%. 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.
Stevenage - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 0% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -3 |
* 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 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
Stevenage
* 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 | Stevenage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.21 | 2.54 | ▼ 1.96 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 50% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 63% | 48% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 8% | 27% | ▲ 37% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 68% | ▼ 41% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 96% | 81% | ▼ 67% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Barnsley vs Stevenage?
The EFL League One match finished Barnsley 3:1 Stevenage. 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 Stevenage?
Barnsley score 1.54 goals per game on average and Stevenage 1.07. The EFL League One average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Barnsley's matches and 44% of Stevenage's.
What form are Barnsley and Stevenage in?
Over the last 5 games Barnsley have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Stevenage 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Barnsley vs Stevenage?
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.