Mansfield Town vs Barnsley: match statistics
The match promises to be tightly contested, pointing towards a draw. Mansfield Town displays solid home form with a 39% win rate and a positive goal difference (+7), yet their last five fixtures have yielded only one point per game. Barnsley has a weaker away record (25% win rate, -8 goal difference), but they have been collecting more points overall in their last five matches (1.4 PPG) than the hosts. The xG statistics indicate an edge for Mansfield (1.48 vs 1.23), but Barnsley boasts a better shot conversion rate (13% vs 11%) and higher ball possession (51% vs 49%). Both teams have defensive issues - the hosts concede an average of 1 goal per home game, while the visitors concede as many as 1.81 on the road. Considering all factors, I predict an evenly matched duel with a slight edge for the hosts, but a draw remains the most likely scenario.
Mansfield Town vs Barnsley: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Mansfield Town played against Barnsley in EFL League One (England). The game was played on March 14, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Mansfield Town has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Barnsley has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Mansfield Town scores 1.18 goals per game and allows 1.09. Barnsley scores 1.65 and allows 1.65. Games in this league average 2.62 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 53% of Mansfield Town's games and 71% of Barnsley's. The Over 2.5 rates are 44% and 68%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Barnsley has the higher season xG average, 1.33 to 1.26 per game. Mansfield Town takes 11.3 shots per game, while Barnsley takes 11.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Mansfield Town leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 0.71 goals per game after halftime. Barnsley leads at halftime in 32% and scores 0.79 after halftime.
When the teams score
Mansfield Town's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). For Barnsley, it is minutes 0-15 (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.62 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 51% 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 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
The match promises to be tightly contested, pointing towards a draw. Mansfield Town displays solid home form with a 39% win rate and a positive goal difference (+7), yet their last five fixtures have yielded only one point per game. Barnsley has a weaker away record (25% win rate, -8 goal difference), but they have been collecting more points overall in their last five matches (1.4 PPG) than the hosts. The xG statistics indicate an edge for Mansfield (1.48 vs 1.23), but Barnsley boasts a better shot conversion rate (13% vs 11%) and higher ball possession (51% vs 49%). Both teams have defensive issues - the hosts concede an average of 1 goal per home game, while the visitors concede as many as 1.81 on the road. Considering all factors, I predict an evenly matched duel with a slight edge for the hosts, but a draw remains the most likely scenario.
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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
| Mansfield Town | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.42 |
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.
Barnsley is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Mansfield Town · 1.4 pts / game - Barnsley
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 40% better for: goals scored per game.
1.18 goals / game - Mansfield Town · 1.65 goals / game - Barnsley
Mansfield Town is 51% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.09 goals / game - Mansfield Town · 1.65 goals / game - Barnsley
Mansfield Town scores in 74% of games (25 of 34 meczów), while Barnsley keeps a clean sheet in 6% (2 of 34 meczów).
Barnsley scores in 76% of games (26 of 34 meczów), while Mansfield Town keeps a clean sheet in 32% (11 of 34 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 - Mansfield Town
Over / Under - Barnsley
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 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.29 pts / game - Mansfield Town · 1.35 pts / game - Barnsley
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Mansfield Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 32%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Barnsley - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -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 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (12 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (16). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Mansfield Town
Barnsley
* 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
| Mansfield Town | Liga | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.26 | 2.62 | ▲ 3.29 |
| Both teams scored | • 53% | 52% | ▲ 71% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 44% | 51% | ▲ 68% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 32% | 26% | ▼ 6% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 65% | 70% | ▲ 85% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 80% | ▲ 94% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Mansfield Town's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Barnsley. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Mansfield Town vs Barnsley?
The EFL League One match finished Mansfield Town 2:2 Barnsley. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Mansfield Town vs Barnsley?
Mansfield Town score 1.18 goals per game on average and Barnsley 1.65. The EFL League One average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Mansfield Town's matches and 71% of Barnsley's.
What form are Mansfield Town and Barnsley in?
Over the last 5 games Mansfield Town have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Barnsley 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Mansfield Town vs Barnsley?
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.